Dr Minal Gandhi

Dr Gandhi is an experienced Consultant Paediatrician specialising in Paediatric Allergy, providing comprehensive assessment and management for children with a wide range of allergic conditions. She practises at the Royal Free Hospital and the Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, and has worked across several leading allergy centres in London, including the Evelina Children’s Hospital (St Thomas’) and St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington.

She is committed to delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based allergy care for children and works closely with families and primary care clinicians to ensure safe, effective, and personalised treatment plans.

Training, Research & Academic Roles

Dr Gandhi has completed an MSc in Allergy and remains actively involved in allergy research, regularly presenting her work at national and international conferences.

She is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at UCL Medical School, where she teaches on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. She also leads and delivers allergy education courses for GPs and primary healthcare professionals, supporting improved recognition and management of allergic disease in the community.

Clinical Expertise

Dr Gandhi provides a full paediatric allergy service, including:

• Assessment and management of food allergies
  
• Eczema and allergy‑related skin conditions
  
• Allergic rhinitis and hay fever
  
• Asthma associated with allergic triggers
  
• Urticaria and angioedema
  
• Drug allergies
  
• Environmental allergies (dust mites, pets, pollen)
  
• Guidance on allergen avoidance, immunotherapy pathways, and emergency management plans
  

She aims to offer a comprehensive, family‑centred approach, ensuring that children and parents feel supported throughout diagnosis, treatment, and follow‑up.

Approach to Care

Dr Gandhi’s practice focuses on:

• Clear, child‑friendly explanations
  
• Evidence‑based allergy testing and diagnosis
  
• Collaborative care with GPs and community teams
  
• Practical management plans tailored to each child
  

• Supporting families to confidently manage allergies at home and school