Worried About Your Child’s Growth, Hormones or Diabetes? Get Expert Answers – Without the Wait

Private Paediatric Endocrinologist UK: Expert Consultant Care for Your Child

Welcome to Kids Endocrinology, where world-class clinical leadership meets personalised, compassionate care for infants, children, and young people aged 0–19. Founded in March 2024 by Dr. Dunia Ismail, our premier private paediatric endocrinology service is dedicated to the hormonal and metabolic health of children across London, Surrey, and Sussex. As a trusted private paediatric endocrinologist, Dr. Ismail brings elite training from Great Ormond Street Hospital and University College London Hospital, combined with international expertise from the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, Australia.

We understand that when your child faces hormonal or metabolic challenges, you need more than clinical excellence; you need a consultant who listens, communicates clearly and holistically, and treats your family with dignity and respect. Our 360-degree communication model ensures every child is seen as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms. Parents consistently describe Dr. Ismail as someone who takes her time, truly cares, and makes families feel heard for the first time.

Dr Ismail’s Has Previously Trained, Taught and Held Leadership Roles At The Following Institutions

Trained at Great Ormond Street Hospital and University College London Hospitals. Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne. Royal Alexandra Brighton (Leadership role).

Why Families Choose Our Private Paediatric Endocrinology Service

Selecting the right consultant for your child’s endocrinology needs is one of the most important healthcare decisions you will make. At Kids Endocrinology, we meet the highest standards of private paediatric care through a unique combination of clinical leadership, cutting-edge technology, and genuine compassion.

Dr. Dunia Ismail serves as the current Clinical Lead for paediatric endocrinology and diabetes at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Brighton, bringing NHS leadership excellence to private practice. Her years of senior fellowship training at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and University College London Hospital (UCLH) represent the gold standard in British paediatric endocrinology. This elite training pedigree is complemented by global expertise gained through a clinical research fellowship at Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital, ensuring your child benefits from international best practices.

We recognise that modern families are diverse and often international. That’s why we offer consultations in English with the ability to cover medical Italian and French and conversational Arabic and Spanish. Supporting both local and international patients with multilingual, accessible care. Whether you’re seeking a second opinion, require rapid diagnostics, or need ongoing holistic management of complex conditions, our service is designed around your family’s needs.

Comprehensive Range of Paediatric Endocrinology Services

Our consultant paediatric endocrinologist provides a comprehensive range of specialist services covering the full spectrum of hormonal and metabolic conditions in children. Each service is delivered with meticulous attention to detail, using the latest diagnostic tests and treatment protocols to ensure optimal outcomes.

Advanced Diabetes Technology and Artificial Pancreas Systems

Kids Endocrinology is at the forefront of diabetes technology for children. Dr. Ismail specialises in initiating and managing all commercially available Hybrid Closed-Loop (HCL) systems, often called “Artificial Pancreas” technology. We have extensive experience with insulin pumps including the Omnipod 5, alongside the latest continuous glucose sensors that transform diabetes management.

For families navigating Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, our goal is clear: to use technology to optimise blood glucose control and restore a normal quality of life. We provide comprehensive education, technical support, and ongoing monitoring to ensure your child thrives. Our hospital partnerships in London, Brighton, and Surrey ensure seamless access to the diagnostic equipment and multidisciplinary teams needed for complex diabetes care.

The exact location for treatment may vary depending on your needs. Contact us for more information.

Childhood Obesity and Metabolic Health Assessment

Childhood obesity represents one of the most rapidly evolving fields in paediatric endocrinology, with new weight-loss medications beginning to launch for patients as young as 12yr old. We offer tailored assessments for insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, helping children achieve healthier futures through evidence-based treatment plans.

Our approach combines detailed metabolic testing with practical lifestyle guidance, always delivered in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. We work closely with dietitians, psychologists, and physiotherapists when needed, ensuring a truly holistic approach to your child’s metabolic health.

Growth Disorders and Short Stature Evaluation

Concerns about child growth are among the most common reasons families seek paediatric endocrinology expertise. Whether you’ve noticed your child is significantly shorter than peers, growing more slowly than expected, or experiencing growth delay, we provide thorough assessment to exclude medical causes and offer peace of mind.

Our growth services include detailed auxology (growth measurement), bone age assessment, growth hormone stimulation tests when appropriate, and genetic screening for growth disorders. We use state-of-the-art diagnostic facilities to ensure rapid results and clear treatment pathways. Some children may require growth hormone therapy if clinical criteria are met. In these cases we provide comprehensive diagnostic investigations and reports with detailed handover to the NHS teams who are able to provide free growth hormone treatment for these eligible children so that the family can get full support throughout the treatment journey and delays are avoided.

Puberty Concerns: Early, Delayed and Atypical Development

The timing and progression of puberty can be a source of significant anxiety for families. Whether your concern is precocious puberty (early development), delayed puberty, or atypical patterns of sexual maturation, our consultant provides expert evaluation and management. We conduct comprehensive assessments including hormone profiling, bone age determination, and pelvic ultrasound scans when indicated.

Adolescent Holistic Wellbeing and Chronic Fatigue Investigation

Many teenagers today struggle with persistent tiredness – what clinicians call “Tired All The Time” or TATT. While fatigue has many potential causes, our job as paediatric endocrinologists is to perform detailed endocrine investigations to exclude medical causes of chronic fatigue. We screen for thyroid disorders, adrenal insufficiency, and other hormonal conditions. We are able to direct care to the right services applying principles of holistic care, as we look after the child and not the symptom.

Thyroid Disorders in Children and Adolescents

Thyroid conditions affect children differently than adults, requiring specialised paediatric expertise. We provide rapid diagnostics for hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules, and autoimmune thyroid disease. Our service includes thyroid ultrasound scans, comprehensive thyroid function tests, and antibody screening.

Menstrual Health and PCOS in Adolescent Girls

Adolescent girls specialising in irregular periods, absent menstruation, or symptoms suggestive of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) require specialised endocrine assessment. We investigate hormone disorders that affect menstrual health, including conditions affecting the ovaries, pituitary gland, and adrenal glands. Our approach combines hormonal profiling with pelvic ultrasound and metabolic screening, ensuring we identify and treat the underlying cause. For girls with PCOS, we provide management strategies addressing insulin resistance, metabolic health, and weight management if necessary.

Conditions We Diagnose and Treat

Our consultant paediatric endocrinologist has expertise across the full range of paediatric endocrinology conditions. We can diagnose and manage even the rarest hormonal disorders, drawing on years of experience at leading children’s hospitals.

Common conditions we diagnose and treat (when appropriate) include Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, growth hormone deficiency, constitutional delay of growth and puberty, precocious puberty, delayed puberty, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroiditis, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, adrenal insufficiency, Cushing’s syndrome, disorders of sexual development, PCOS in adolescents, obesity and metabolic syndrome, vitamin D deficiency, hypoglycaemia, calcium and bone disorders, pituitary conditions including hypopituitarism and pituitary tumours, Turner syndrome, and a wide range of other genetic conditions affecting growth and hormones. Occasionally these types of diagnosis and treatments require referral to other specialists which we are happy to arrange on your behalf

We also provide specialised care for children with complex conditions requiring multidisciplinary input, working alongside cardiologists, nephrologists, gastroenterologists, and other specialists such as dieticians and psychologists when your child’s care demands integrated expertise.

Our 360-Degree Communication Approach

At Kids Endocrinology, we’ve built our practice on a different philosophy. Too often, parents tell us they’ve felt their concerns were dismissed or that previous healthcare encounters left them with more questions than answers. Dr. Ismail is widely recognised as a “good listener” who takes genuine time with every family.

Our 360-degree holistic communication model means we treat your child as a whole individual, focusing on holistic wellbeing rather than viewing them through the narrow lens of a single medical symptom. We listen carefully to parental concerns, take detailed family histories, and ensure you understand every aspect of your child’s diagnosis and treatment options.

As one verified patient review states: “First time we felt really heard… she was very attentive and we could tell she truly cares.” This commitment to thorough communication extends beyond the consultation room. We provide comprehensive appointment summaries, clear medication instructions, and remain accessible for follow-up questions as your child’s care progresses.

Our Hospital and Clinic Locations

Kids Endocrinology practices from integrated, multidisciplinary facilities designed to ensure rapid diagnostic testing and access to the best equipment.

Central London: London Medical (Harley Street Area)

Our London Medical location in the prestigious Harley Street area serves as our primary centre for international patients and complex diabetes technology cases. This facility provides access to comprehensive endocrine testing including dynamic daycare testing for Growth hormone, advanced imaging including MRI and CT scans when required, and specialist consultation rooms designed for family comfort.

The central London location offers seamless connections for families travelling from overseas or other UK regions, with nearby accommodation options and excellent transport links. We work with all major private healthcare insurers including Bupa, Axa PPP, Vitality, and Aviva, as well as welcoming self-funding patients at specific locations.

Brighton: Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital

Our partnership with Nuffield Health Brighton provides local South East families with convenient access to consultant paediatric endocrinology services. This hospital offers comprehensive diagnostic capabilities including blood tests, hormone profiling, bone age X-rays, and specialist growth assessments.

We work with all major private healthcare insurers including Bupa, Axa PPP, Vitality, and Aviva, as well as welcoming self-funding patients.

The Brighton location is ideal for families in Sussex and surrounding areas seeking expert evaluation of growth concerns, thyroid conditions, or second opinions on endocrine diagnoses. We maintain close working relationships with the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital, ensuring seamless coordination and referral if NHS care is required.

Surrey/West Sussex: Paediatric Diagnostics Charlwood

Paediatric Diagnostics in Charlwood provides specialised facilities for comprehensive endocrine investigations, for children and adolescents. Dr Ismail offers a holistic service for teenagers experiencing ongoing fatigue or complex metabolic conditions. For thoroughly providing this service Dr Ismail may offer more than one consultation appointment to get to the bottom of the issues depending on the complexity. This location offers an extensive range of blood tests (including Synacthen tests) detailed metabolic profiling, and the calm, private environment needed for thorough adolescent and child assessments.

Families from Surrey, West Sussex, and the surrounding regions find this location particularly convenient for investigations and management, and collaboration with other multi specialists in paediatrics can be initiated when necessary at the same clinic. Where a multidisciplinary MDT team is required for diabetes or weight management, then involvement of our London centre can be actioned.

Getting Started: How to Book Your Appointment

We’ve designed our appointment process to be as straightforward as possible, recognising that families seek private healthcare for rapid access and flexibility. While we recommend obtaining a GP referral for comprehensive medical records and to support continuity of care, parents are welcome to book directly with us for reassurance consultations or to double-check developmental milestones. Giving a reason for your appointment request helps to streamline the process for you and your child and makes sure Dr Ismail is able to recommend the correct approach.

For insured patients, we work with all major private healthcare providers. Please contact your insurance company to obtain pre-authorisation before your appointment to ensure smooth claims processing. We can provide the necessary codes and clinical information to support your authorisation request.

Self-funding families are warmly welcomed. We provide transparent pricing information upfront, with no hidden fees. Initial consultation fees cover Dr. Ismail’s time, basic anthropometry, and preliminary assessment and hospital fees where required. Additional diagnostic tests, scans, or specialised investigations are priced separately and will always be discussed with you before proceeding.

To book your appointment or to discuss whether paediatric endocrinology services are right for your child, please contact our friendly reception and booking teams at the different locations depending where you chose to book. We aim to offer appointment slots within two weeks for non-urgent cases, and can provide faster consultations when clinical need demands rapid assessment.

What to Expect at Your First Consultation

First appointments typically last 45 minutes, allowing time for thorough assessment without rushing. Dr. Ismail will take a detailed medical history, ask about your specific concerns, review growth charts with available measures, and conduct a focused clinical examination appropriate to your child’s age and symptoms.

For growth and puberty assessments, we perform careful measurements of height, weight, and body proportions. For diabetes technology consultations, we review current glucose control data and discuss the latest systems that might benefit your child. For thyroid or general endocrine concerns, we explain which diagnostic tests are needed and why.

We encourage parents to bring any previous medical records, growth charts, blood test results, or scan reports from other healthcare providers. This information helps us build a complete picture and avoid repeating unnecessary investigations. Please also prepare a list of current medications, vitamins, and supplements your child takes.

Children and young people are encouraged to participate in the consultation at a level appropriate to their age and understanding. For teenagers, we offer the option of speaking with Dr. Ismail privately for part of the appointment, respecting their growing autonomy while ensuring parents remain fully informed about care decisions.

Supporting Information for Parents

We recognise that navigating your child’s endocrine health can feel overwhelming. Our website provides detailed information about common conditions, treatment options, and what to expect from specialist care. We’ve developed parent-friendly resources explaining hormone disorders in plain English, avoiding medical jargon wherever possible.

For families awaiting appointments, we recommend keeping a symptom diary noting concerns about growth, energy levels, mood changes, or other relevant observations. Photographs showing physical changes over time can be particularly helpful for puberty and growth assessments. Bringing school reports mentioning concentration difficulties or fatigue helps us understand the full impact of potential endocrine conditions.

Other Useful Resources

We maintain strong links with patient support organisations including the Child Growth Foundation, Diabetes UK, the Turner Syndrome Support Society, and the Pituitary Foundation. These organisations provide valuable peer support and information resources that complement clinical care.

Our Commitment to Excellence

Kids Endocrinology operates according to the highest clinical and ethical standards. Dr. Ismail maintains active NHS consultant responsibilities alongside private practice, ensuring skills remain current across the full case-mix of paediatric endocrinology. Regular participation in national specialist meetings, continuing medical education, and ongoing reflection on current practice keeps our practice at the cutting edge.

We audit our clinical outcomes, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and continuously seek patient feedback to enhance our service. Every child and family contributes to our learning, helping us refine our approach and deliver better care to future patients.

Our commitment extends to safeguarding and child protection. We maintain up-to-date training in recognising and responding to welfare concerns, working within the robust governance frameworks expected of any consultant paediatrician practising in the UK. Your child’s safety and wellbeing are paramount in everything we do.

Treating Young People and Transitional Endocrinology

While our primary focus remains on children and adolescents up to age 19, we recognise that many hormonal conditions diagnosed in childhood continue into adult life. We support smooth transitions to adult endocrinology services, providing detailed handover information and helping young people understand their ongoing care needs.

For young women with childhood-onset conditions like Turner syndrome, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, or growth hormone deficiency, PCOS we facilitate transition to appropriate adult specialists with expertise in these areas. We also coordinate with gynaecologists and fertility specialists when appropriate, ensuring young women receive comprehensive reproductive health guidance as they move into adult services.

While treating women is not our core service, we support transitional care until appropriate adult services are established, recognising that the best outcomes come from continuity and coordinated handover rather than abrupt service transitions at arbitrary age cutoffs.

Working with Cromwell Hospital, Portland Hospital Spire Healthcare and Other Hospital Partners

In addition to our core locations, we maintain collaborative relationships with other private healthcare facilities when specific capabilities or geographical convenience serve patient needs. Our flexible approach to hospital partnerships means we can arrange investigations at Spire Healthcare facilities, the Cromwell Hospital, or other London private hospitals when this benefits your family. These partnerships ensure access to specialised imaging, surgical expertise when needed, and inpatient facilities for children requiring admission for diagnostic tests or treatment initiation. We remain your child’s endocrinology consultant throughout, providing continuity regardless of where specific aspects of care are delivered.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a GP referral to book an appointment?

While a GP referral is helpful for comprehensive medical records and often required by insurance companies, you can book directly with us if you’re self-funding and seeking reassurance or a second opinion. We recommend discussing concerns with your GP first when possible, as this supports integrated care and may identify issues we can address together. We also recommend you give a thorough explanation of why you are self referring in order to streamline the process.

Which tests might my child need?

The specific tests required depend entirely on your child’s symptoms and clinical findings. Common investigations include thyroid function tests, growth hormone assessment, bone age X-rays, glucose monitoring, vitamin D levels, and sex hormone profiling. We explain the rationale for every test and obtain your consent before proceeding. Some blood tests can be performed immediately after your consultation at all our locations. You may be required to make another appointment for a blood test when appropriate as some hormonal tests need to be taken at a specific time of the day to be interpreted correctly. In these cases the wait for the blood test is usually of a couple of days to a week maximum.

How quickly will we receive results and a treatment plan?

Most routine blood test results are available within a few days. More specialised hormone tests may take 1-2 weeks. A follow-up appointment is booked with Dr Ismail to go through results thoroughly and make correct management plans appropriate for your child as required. Treatment plans are discussed thoroughly, ensuring you understand all options and feel confident in the chosen approach.

Does Kids Endocrinology work with NHS services?

Dr. Ismail has worked in the NHS for 18 years, 14 of which as a consultant, therefore has close working relationships with many NHS paediatric services. We provide detailed clinic letters to your GP and NHS consultants, supporting coordinated care across public and private sectors. If your child’s condition requires NHS-funded treatments or specialist facilities only available through the NHS, we facilitate appropriate referrals while continuing to provide private follow-up care if appropriate.

What makes Kids Endocrinology different from other private services?

Our service combines elite clinical expertise from Great Ormond Street Hospital and international training with the personal touch often missing in busy practices. As a paediatrician specialising exclusively on paediatric diabetes and endocrinology rather than general paediatrics, Dr. Ismail brings depth of expertise in hormonal conditions. Our 360-degree communication model, multilingual capabilities, multicultural background, and genuine commitment to hearing parental concerns set us apart. We’re a senior consultant with time to listen, not a junior doctor rushing through appointments.

Contact Kids Endocrinology Today

If you’re concerned about your child’s growth, diabetes management, puberty timing, persistent fatigue, or any other potential hormonal condition, we’re here to help. Dr Ismail is ready to provide the expert, compassionate care your family deserves.

Kids Endocrinology serves patients throughout London, Surrey, Sussex, and beyond, including international families seeking UK’s only private hospital dedicated specialist endocrine care with a senior specialist in childhood hormonal disorders. Whether you need cutting-edge diabetes technology, thorough growth assessment, or simply peace of mind that your child’s development is on track, we offer the expertise and communication you’ve been searching for.

Book your consultation today and experience the difference that dedicated paediatric endocrinology expertise makes. We look forward to welcoming your family and supporting your child’s journey to optimal health.