Worried about your child’s growth, hormones or health? Caring, expert answers from a private Paediatric Specialist in Endocrinology and Diabetes in London
Dr Dunia Ismail is a Consultant Paediatrician specialist in Endocrinology and Diabetes who helps families understand what is happening with their child’s growth, puberty, weight, thyroid, energy levels or diabetes. She listens without rushing, checks carefully for any underlying hormonal cause, explains everything in plain language, and gives you a clear plan, with unhurried appointments and no long waiting lists.
Consultant-led care you can trust
Recognised by all the major UK insurers
Dr Ismail’s consultations are recognised by every major private health insurer. Cover can vary from one policy to the next, so it is always worth a quick call to your insurer before you book.
Self-funding families are warmly welcomed. Many families, including those travelling from overseas, choose to self-fund for speed and continuity of care. We agree clear, transparent pricing with you before your appointment and provide an itemised invoice for every consultation. Insured families: please check whether your policy covers the type of consultation your child needs, and arrange pre-authorisation with your insurer before your appointment.
When something about your child does not feel right, you deserve real answers
You know your child best. If their growth, puberty, weight, energy or hormones have started to worry you, you should not have to wait months or wonder alone.
You have noticed something, and you cannot get a clear answer
Perhaps your child is much shorter than their friends, or puberty has arrived early or seems delayed. Perhaps a once lively teenager is exhausted all the time, or there are concerns about weight, thyroid, periods or blood sugar.
Whatever it is, you have spotted a change that does not feel right, and the uncertainty quietly sits with you every single day.
You have asked for help before, but felt brushed aside
Many parents tell us they raised their worries early and were told to simply wait and see. NHS specialist clinics have limited capacity and long waiting lists, so families can be left in limbo for months while the worry grows.
And the question that keeps you awake stays unanswered. Could something medical be behind this, a hormone imbalance, a thyroid problem or another underlying cause that nobody has properly checked?
A specialist who listens, checks properly and gives you a real plan
Dr Dunia Ismail gives families the unhurried, expert attention this deserves. In a calm 45 minute consultation she reviews your child’s growth and full history, looks carefully for any underlying hormonal or medical cause, and explains what she finds in plain language.
Together you agree a clear, practical plan built around your child. You leave with answers, sensible next steps and the reassurance of knowing exactly what is going on.
What’s the difference between short stature and a normal delay in growth and puberty?
It is the question parents ask most often. In this short video Dr Dunia Ismail explains how the two differ, and why telling them apart matters when you are deciding whether your child needs looking into.
- Growth percentiles
- Puberty timing
- When to investigate
What Families Say About Dr Ismail
Verified reviews from TopDoctors and Doctify – real families sharing their experience of Dr Ismail’s care.
Trusted by families seeking clear, specialist answers
Dr Ismail is rated 5 out of 5 by families across TopDoctors and Doctify, consistently praised for her clear, unhurried and genuinely specialist care.
Verified patient reviews
Dr Ismail was incredibly kind and thorough with my daughter. Highly recommended paediatrician.
Dr Ismail treated my son Kit at the Nuffield. She was incredibly kind, thorough and understanding. Communication is excellent and we really felt supported through the process x
Dr Ismail has a wonderful manner with both children and parents and you feel like she genuinely cares. She is incredibly thorough and knowledgeable and we are very grateful to be under her care.
Dr Ismail has a lovely manner and always very friendly while being professional. Makes you feel listened to.
Dr Ismail saw my son a couple of weeks ago. She is very kind and a great professional. She explained every step to him very clearly and with very good manners. She’s very knowledgeable and will go to the bottom of the medical issue, no guess work, arranging any necessary tests to get the final results. We are very pleased with how the appointments went.
Amazing doctor, very thorough, interested in her patients.
Dr Ismail was wonderful. Very approachable and explained everything clearly and patiently.
Dr Ismail has a lovely manner and able to bridge the differences in language between ages, explaining in simple terms what the medical terms mean. Put together a plan to follow and a follow-up future appointment. Would be great if she was our family dr! 5 stars.
Dr Ismail was extremely knowledgeable about our concern and has a fantastic bedside manner which put our son completely at ease. Would highly recommend.
Find the right specialist care for your child
Tell us a little about your child first. There is no pressure and no obligation, just a simple way to make sure your enquiry reaches the right place.
Clear, honest pricing with no hidden costs
You will always know what an appointment costs before you book. Fees are agreed in writing in advance, so there are no surprises and no pressure.
- ✓ An unhurried appointment, with real time to talk through every concern
- ✓ A full review of your child's growth, development and medical history
- ✓ A careful examination and a check for any underlying hormonal cause
- ✓ A clear diagnostic plan, with any blood tests or scans explained first
- ✓ A written summary and practical next steps you can act on
- ✓ A review of test results, explained calmly and in plain language
- ✓ Adjustments to your child's plan as they grow and make progress
- ✓ Monitoring appointments at a pace that suits your child
- ✓ A shared summary with your child's NHS GP for joined-up care
Follow-up fees are confirmed with you before each appointment, so you are always in control of the cost.
The difference a caring, thorough specialist makes
When you are weighing up where to turn for help with your child, here is how Kids Endocrinology compares to a typical pathway.
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Your child's care journey, in four simple steps
From your first enquiry to ongoing support, you will always know what happens next. No jargon, no uncertainty and no pressure at any stage.
Request your appointment
Tell us about your child using the form above, or call the team directly. A GP referral is helpful for your child's records and is often needed by insurers, but it is not essential. You are welcome to book a private appointment yourself, for a first opinion or for reassurance.
Your initial consultation
In an unhurried appointment, Dr Ismail reviews your child's growth charts, development and full medical and family history, then carries out a gentle, child-friendly examination. She listens to your concerns, and to your child, and explains her thinking as she goes.
Any tests, clearly explained first
If investigations are needed, such as blood tests, a bone age X-ray or a dynamic hormone test, Dr Ismail explains exactly why and what each one involves before anything goes ahead. Tests are arranged at a clinic that is convenient for your family, and billed transparently.
Your diagnosis, plan and ongoing support
At a follow-up, usually 4 to 6 weeks later (sometimes much sooner for test results with a short turnaround), Dr Ismail explains the results in plain language and agrees a clear, practical plan with you. She reviews your child as they grow, keeps your GP informed, and supports a smooth move towards adult services when the time is right.
Not sure where to begin? Dr Ismail's team will gently guide you through every step.
Your clinic in the heart of Marylebone
Dr Ismail consults at London Medical on Marylebone High Street, in central London. It is easy to reach by Underground, and any tests your child needs can be arranged on site.
Care in the language your family thinks in
Complex diagnoses are hard enough without a language barrier. Dr Ismail consults in five languages, so local and international families alike can discuss tests, results and plans in their own words.
Your questions about paediatric endocrinology care, answered
A few of the things families most often ask before they book. If your question is not here, please get in touch and we will be glad to help.
Your child deserves answers, and you deserve peace of mind
Book a private consultation with Dr Dunia Ismail and take the first calm, confident step towards understanding your child's growth, hormones and health.
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