Dr Kumar Somasundaram
Qualifications
MBBS, DCH, MRCPCH
GMC number: 6100811
Practicing since: 2001
Specialties
Paediatrics
Consultation times
- Wednesday AM
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About
Dr Kumar Somasundaram is a renowned and respected Consultant Paediatrician in the UK. Practising privately at Nuffield Health and at Maidstone and Tunbridge wells NHS Trust, his extensive experience across all areas of paediatrics enables him to provide the best possible care.
Specialising in general children’s health, Dr
Somasundaram is experienced in many paediatric fields including cardiology,
diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology and nutrition, neurology and
nephrology. He has a special interest in children’s allergies and provides
immunotherapy services and allergy testing. He provides an in-depth
consultation and offers a holistic approach to treatment to avoid unnecessary
intervention. He works closely with other healthcare professions including
dieticians, physiotherapists and occupational therapists to provide a complete
insight into a child’s wellbeing. He has a keen interest in medical education
and is heavily involved in the training of junior paediatricians, GP’s and
paediatric nurses. He regularly lectures at the prestigious Kings College
London and St Georges University London, and has completed extensive research
and clinical trials in his field. Dr Somasundaram graduated from Tamil Nadu
Medical School India with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery in 2000,
and a DCH in 2003, before moving to the UK to continue training in the field of
paediatrics in Guys and St Thomas Hospital and Kings College Hospital London. In
his scarce free time, Dr Somasundaram enjoys travelling, playing football and
photography.
Special interests
Paediatrics
Other interests
Allergy
Neonatology
Personal interests
Travel, Music, Football and Photography
Treatments and tests offered by Dr Kumar Somasundaram at Nuffield Health
- Blood test
- Fatigue screen
- Rheumatology profiles
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Endocrine investigations
- Core biochemistry screens
- Allergy testing
- CT scan (or CAT scan)
- Respiratory virus screen
- Chronic kidney disease monitoring
- Paediatric medicine
- Vitamin deficiency test
- Gluten sensitivity screening
- Itching (Pruritus) Assessment
- Sentinel node biopsy
- MRI scan
- Phlebotomy
- X-ray
- Haematology profiles
- Ultrasound
Locations Dr Kumar Somasundaram works with
Related experience
Research
I have been involved in research as a part of multi-centre trials.
Memberships
- RCHCH
- GMC
- MDDUS
Insurers Dr Kumar Somasundaram works with
Dr Kumar Somasundaram works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- Cigna
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- Bupa
Declaration
Dr Kumar Somasundaram has the following interest in this hospital/ another Nuffield Health hospital or the company:
Dr Kumar Somasundaram has the following interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital:
Dr Kumar Somasundaram holds the following paid advisory role(s) either at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health: