Dr Kumar Somasundaram
Paediatrician
Ifield, RH11 0NY
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25 years of experience
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Verified profile
25 years of experience
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Patient Trust Score
15 recommendations for:
Latest endorsement
20 May 2021
Allergy
Dr Krishnan Balasubramanian
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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 Doctorate in Child Health 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.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
- Allergen desensitisation
- Allergy blood test
- Food provocation (challenge) test
- Allergy shots (immunotherapy)
- Paediatric dermatology
- ECG
- Exercise testing
- Lung function tests (spirometry)
- FeNO
- PEFR
- Food allergies
- Allergies
- Childhood obesity
- Drug allergies
- Insect or bee sting allergies
- Constipation
- Food intolerance
- Reflux and colic
- Vomiting
- Asthma
- Eczema
- Sleep issues
- Weaning issues
- Developmental delay
- Chest pain
- Cardiac disease
- Chronic cough
- Snoring
- Urticaria
- Headache
- Bed wetting
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Autoimmune issues
- Puberty issues
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Allergies (53%)
- Food Allergies (13%)
- Allergic Rhinitis (Hayfever) (7%)
- Asthma (7%)
- Food Provocation (Challenge) Test (7%)
- Others (13%)
Subspecialties
- Neonatal Medicine
- Paediatric Allergy, Immunology and Infectious Diseases
- Paediatric Gastroenterology
- Paediatric Nephrology
- Paediatric Neurology
All conditions and treatments
- Allergies
- Food Allergies
- Allergic Rhinitis (Hayfever)
- Asthma
- Angioedema (Swelling)
- Appendicitis
- Blood in Vomit
- Cerebral Palsy
- Chest Pain
- Childhood Obesity
- Allergen Desensitisation
- Allergy Blood Tests
- Allergy Shots (Immunotherapy)
- Food Provocation (Challenge) Test
- Paediatric Dermatology
- Skin Prick Test
- Video Consultation
Registered with
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
No. 6100811
General Medical Council
No. 6100811
Qualifications
- MBBS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Tamil Nadu Medical School India 2000
- DCH Doctorate of Child Health Tamil Nadu Medical School India 2003
- MRCPCH Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health UK 2010
- MSc Allergy University of Southampton UK 2023
languages spoken
- English
- Tamil
consultation fees
- New appointment: £175
- Follow-up appointment: £100
insurers
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Simply Health
- Healix
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Bupa
- CS Healthcare
- WPA
- Legal & General
- Cigna
- Norwich Union
- Aviva Health
- Vitality Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- Benenden
- Bupa Platinum
Location
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The Stables, Westfield House, Ifield, United Kingdom, RH11 0NY
The Stables, Westfield House, Ifield, United Kingdom, RH11 0NY
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Kingswood Road, Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom, TN2 4UL
Kingswood Road, Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom, TN2 4UL
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Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, United Kingdom, ME16 9QQ
Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, United Kingdom, ME16 9QQ
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Tonbridge Road Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom, TN2 4QJ
Tonbridge Road Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom, TN2 4QJ
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
49 reviews
5
Our welcome with the nurse was very warming and we saw the doctor promptly and are more than happy with the service received. We feel very lucky that the treatment has worked effectively and the peace of mind to know my son can return should he need the well explained immunotherapy is comforting, especially when his exams could be affected with his condition.
5
Dr Kumar was very knowledgeable and explained everything in a way that me and my children could understand. with this it eased our anxiety we had around allergies.
5
Dr Somasundaram has been extremely helpful. He has explained everything really well and has put my mind at rest. Thank you.
5
Feel thoroughly informed, was given enough time to ask questions and very nice.
5
good experience, clear explanation and very thorough.
5
Dr Kumar was very good and patient
5
I did not feel rushed and the boys felt comfortable thank you
5
very helpful and clear with what he was doimg ,why and what i should do.
5
Extremely happy with my experience. Has explained everything that I need to know in regards to diet.
5
Very kind doctor who has explained everything very well to us and me
Endorsements
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1 endorsement
Allergy
20 May 2021Dr Krishnan Balasubramanian
PaediatricsFAQ
What are Dr Kumar Somasundaram's reviews like?
Dr Kumar Somasundaram's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 49 reviews
What languages does Dr Kumar Somasundaram speak?
Dr Kumar Somasundaram speaks English and Tamil
Where is Dr Kumar Somasundaram located?
Dr Kumar Somasundaram primarily practices at Paediatric Diagnostics, located at The Stables, Westfield House, Ifield, United Kingdom, RH11 0NY
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