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At Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital, we have a team of expert consultant paediatric surgeons treating medical conditions and general surgery for children of all ages, from little ones to under-18s.

Whether your child needs a check-up or a stay in hospital, we can offer quick, convenient access with same-day appointments. We work closely with parents and guardians to agree the most appropriate treatment for your child. 

We'll ensure your child's stay with us as comfortable as possible and we can happily accommodate a parent staying overnight, and our flexible visiting hours mean you can spend family time together, just like you would at home

We are delighted to offer a comprehensive range of services for children here at Cambridge Hospital.

Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital is the only private hospital in the area that can see children of any age, for a variety of conditions. All you need is a referral letter from your GP. You can use your insurance or just pay as you go.

It can be a worrying time when you child isn’t well. We understand that sometimes you don’t want to wait for a diagnosis or perhaps you just want a second opinion.

Staying in the hospital overnight

Children from 0-3 years can be seen for outpatient consultation in our outpatient department and children from 3 years old for diagnostic procedures and inpatient care. For all inpatients, we always ensure we have a fully qualified paediatric nurse to stay with your child and monitor their progress: Paediatric nurses generally hold enhanced paediatric life support qualifications) giving you the reassurance you need that your child is in the best possible hands.

Helping your child feel at home

All our private rooms are en-suite with televisions and we have a special children’s menu and facilities for parents to stay overnight. We have free Wifi available and encourage you to bring in your child’s favourite toys, or electronic equipment to watch films or play games.

Below are the areas of children’s services we can offer:

  • Allergies
  • Audiology
  • Correction of Scoliosis
  • Dermatology
  • Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)
  • Oral & Maxillofacial
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopaedics
  • Children’s surgery (hernias etc)
  • Plastic surgery (minor)
  • Neurology
  • Urology including circumcision for medical purposes

Additional Services:

Physiotherapy

Choose your child’s dedicated Consultant

All of our surgeons are established consultants, with a private practice at Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital, giving you the reassurance you need that your child is in the best possible hands. 

Paediatric Allergy

Dr Shuaib Nasser

MB BS, MD, FRCP

Specialty Allergy, Respiratory Medicine

Paediatric Dermatologists

Dr Anton Alexandroff

MB ChB (Vrach), MRCP, CCT (Dermat), PhD, FRSM, FAAD

Specialty Dermatology

Dr Nigel Burrows

MB BS, MD, FRCP

Specialty Dermatology

Paediatric Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Consultants

Mr Furrat Amen

FRCS(ORL-HNS) , DOHNS MSc DIC DCC(Paris)

Specialty ENT (Otolaryngology)

Mr Patrick Axon

MD, FRCS (ORL-HNS), MB, ChB

Specialty ENT (Otolaryngology)

Mr Fahmy Fahmy

MB ChB, DLO, FRCS (ORL-HNS)

Specialty ENT (Otolaryngology)

Mr Brian Fish

MB ChB, FRCS (CSIG), FRCS (ORL-NHS)

Specialty ENT (Otolaryngology)

Mr Piyush Jani

BDS, MB BS, FRCS, FRCS (ORL / HNS)

Specialty ENT (Otolaryngology)

Mr Nico Jonas

MBChB, FRCS, FCORL, MMed

Specialty ENT (Otolaryngology)

Mr David McKiernan

MB BS, FRCS, Dipl. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Specialty ENT (Otolaryngology)

Mr James Tysome

MB BS, MA, PhD, FRCS (ORL- HNS)

Specialty ENT (Otolaryngology)

Paediatric Gastroenterologists

Mr Adil Aslam

MD, FRCS (Paed Surg), MBBS

Specialty Paediatric Surgery

Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons

Hand and wrist

Mr Ian Grant

MA (Oxon), BM BCH, DM (Oxon), FRCS (Plast), European Diploma in Hand Surgery, FRCS (Ed)

Specialty Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery

Scoliosis

Mr John Crawford

BSc, MB BS, FRCS, FRCS (Orth)

Specialty Orthopaedic surgery

Mr Doug Hay

MB BS, FRCS (Orth)

Specialty Orthopaedic surgery

Hip and knee

Mr Mark Latimer

MBBChir (Cantab), MA (Oxon), MEng (Oxon), MRCS (Ed), MRCS (Eng), FRCS (Tr & Orth)

Specialty Orthopaedic surgery

Paediatric Ophthalmologists

Ms Louise Allen

MB BS, MA, MD, FRCOphth

Specialty Ophthalmology

Paediatric Neurologists

Dr Deepa Krishnakumar

MBBS, MRCPCH, DCH

Specialty Paediatrics

Paediatric Respiratory Medicine

Dr Theofilos Polychronakis

MD MSc FRCPCH

Specialty Paediatrics

Paediatric Urologist

Mr Martyn PL Williams

MB, BS, FRCS(Ed), FRCS (pead), FRCS (Eng ad eundem)

Specialty Paediatric Surgery


To find out more or to book your child’s consultation please call us on 01223 370922.