Private Specialist Consultant Paediatricians

MUMS Consultant Paediatricians, Dr Vijay Iyer, Dr Anand Kanani, and Dr Deepak Parasuraman- offer private paediatric consultations, diagnosis and treatment to children aged between 0 years to 16 years. Consultations are un-rushed with rapid access to tests and investigations for a speedy diagnosis. There is no need for a GP referral. Our consultant led clinic in Solihull is open 6 days a week. 

There are no waiting times and making an appointment is easy. Finding an experienced private paediatrician locally can be difficult, and especially when NHS waiting times mean anxious parents. 

Dr Vijay Iyer

Dr Iyer trained as a general paediatrician. He looks after children from 0 - 16 years of age who present with various illnesses. Dr Iyer has been in the field of Paediatrics for over 22 years and practices as a Consultant Paediatrician at one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the United Kingdom. He is particularly skilled and has a special interest in paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition.

Dr Anand Kanani

Dr Anand Kanani is a Consultant Paediatrician who works in the local specialist children's hospital and MUMS Solihull, where he offers rapid access and same day appointments - he specialises in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of newborns, infants, children, and young people (aged 16 and under) who need prompt medical attention.

Dr Deepak Parasuraman

Dr Deepak offers private paediatric consultations, diagnosis and treatment to children aged 0 to 16 years and specialises in sleep-related issues, neurodiversity, behavioural challenges, developmental delay as well as general paediatrics. Dr Deepak also offers ADHD and ASD (Autism) assessments and works in the NHS locally as a Consultant Paediatrician.

Consultations cost £245.00

Dr Vijay and Dr Deepak, see and treat the following conditions:

• gastro-oesophageal reflux
• diarrhoea, constipation, blood in stools
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• faltering growth
• inflammatory bowel disease
• irritable bowel syndrome
• gut disease, coeliac disease
• allergy testing and intolerance testing
• cow’s Milk protein Allergy/Intolerance
• jaundice
• anaemia
• weight Problems
• fits and Faints
• headaches
• wheezing and asthma
• bed wetting (enuresis)
• eczema
• general health and well-being check
• Neurodevelopment delays (Deepak)

Dr Anand sees and treats the following conditions:

Acute illnesses that regular prompt medical attention 

• Fever causing illness
• Fever in the returning traveller 
• Generally unwell patients
• Infections caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi 
• Infections that may require prompt treatment with medicine such as antibiotics 

Symptoms

• Cough, runny nose, headache, red eyes
• Difficulty in breathing
• Ear pain, ear discharge, reduced hearing
• Sore throat (tonsillitis) or difficulty or reduced eating or drinking
• Abdominal pain (tummy ache)
• Diarrhoea or vomiting or concerns about dehydration 
• Pain when passing urine, reduced or increased urine (urinary tract infections)
• Hay fever or allergies 

Skin (dermatology)

• Skin rashes (red, itchy, painful, allergic)
• Skin infections (bacterial such as cellulitis, viral such as chickenpox or fungal like ringworm)
• Eczema management (worsening skin, infected skin, poorly controlled itch, poor sleep)

Eye (ophthalmology)

• Red eyes
• Water eye
• Discharge from eyes
• Painful or itchy eyes

Breathing (respiratory)

• Cough, blocked / runny nose, 
• Noisy breathing (wheeze, stridor, snoring etc)
• Difficulty in breathing / increased effort of breathing,
• Chest infection 
• Croup
• Worsening asthma
• Bronchiolitis
• Viral induced wheeze (infections causing wheeze)

Abdomen (gastroenterology)

• Constipation (being treated or needs investigating)
• Difficulty or pain on passing urine
• Pain on eating / drinking
• Long term abdominal pain

ENT (ears, nose, throat)

• Ear : ear pain, ear discharge, blocked ears 
• Nose : snuffly, blocked, runny nose
• Throat :  sore throat (pain to swallow), pain on eating or drinking, red or swollen tonsils
• Neck : swollen glands (lymph nodes), red or painful glands, pain on moving the neck

Allergies 

• Trigger of an allergy 
• Unknown allergies (to try and investigate and find the cause of the allergy)
• Known allergies  (to help manage allergy exposure)
• Allergy blood tests (to find the cause of an allergic reaction)
• Hay fever, asthma, eczema, food allergies
• Hives
• Reactions to food (rashes, vomiting etc) or drugs (needs investigating or a change in antibiotics)

Babies 

• Baby rashes (cradle cap, baby acne, 
• Difficult or poor feeding
• Vomiting or difficulty drinking milk
• Crying during feeding 
• Difficult (hard, straining, blood) or worried about dirty nappies 
• Considering a change in milk?
• Worried about reflux?
• Concerns about shape of the head 

Procedures

• Immunisations and blood tests undertaken by a Consultant Paediatrician 
• Blood tests undertaken with local anaesthetic support (ametop) 
• Immunisation support
• Travel advice
• Want to discuss blood tests
• Have blood tests results which need action?

If a child shows signs of serious illness—such as severe breathing problems, seizures, meningitis symptoms, severe dehydration, or significant trauma—the urgent care paediatrician will arrange immediate transfer to an emergency department or specialist paediatric unit. 

Dr Anand provides rapid expert assessment and treatment for children with acute medical problems, helping families access specialist care without always needing to attend A&E.

Paediatric Phlebotomy with MUMS Consultant Paediatricians

MUMS Consultant Paediatricians offer private paediatric blood testing at MUMS Solihull for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents. We do not offer finger prick testing – only venepuncture.

The cost of Paediatric Phlebotomy is £50 for the 15 min appointment for phlebotomy only plus the cost of the actual laboratory test. This does not include any kind of consultation.

We recommend a consultant appointment which costs £245 to ensure the test is the most appropriate investigation to have - and with this type of appointment – the results are interpreted/provided free of charge via a follow up remote consultation. Whereas if you choose paediatric phlebotomy only – we simply share the result/laboratory report via email to you. To have the results interpreted you would need a consultation.

MUMS Paediatricians have provided this private paediatric phlebotomy service for 5 years at MUMS. This service is available for routine and urgent blood samples from newborns to 16 years of age.

MUMS Paediatricians are very experienced, calm, and confident and explain every step of the procedure. Most results are ready within 48 hours, but some can take as long as 2 weeks. It is important you prepare your child for the test.

There are no waiting times for our children’s private phlebotomy service, and we do not need a referral from your GP. Children must attend with a parent or carer who has parental responsibility.

Anaesthetic cream is provided. 

You may bring an NHS Blood Request Form from your GP if you wish. Please ensure your child is warm and has had plenty to drink unless it is a fasting blood test.

We offer a combined children’s profile which costs £110 and includes:

• Ferritin
• Full Blood Count
• Urea & Electrolytes
• Liver Function Test
• Bone Profile
• Iron
• Total Iron Binding

A lot of our blood tests and prices can be viewed by visiting this link. 

We can offer your child a comprehensive baby check. You may be worried that your baby/child is failing to thrive and want reassurance or expert advice. Whatever concerns you have about your child – can be dealt with by consulting with MUMS Consultant Paediatricians. You will also have the opportunity to have appropriate blood tests at the same consultation as both Deepak, Anand and Vijay perform paediatric phlebotomy.

Our Paediatric consultants administer childhood vaccinations at MUMS. A child vaccination appointment costs £50.00 + the cost of the vaccine.

We also offer Mr Ashish Chikermane – Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist

Private Consultant Paediatricians assess, treat and deal with many childhood conditions. These include – coughs, rashes, development issues, and many other childhood illnesses.

Private Consultants in Paediatrics and Specialist Paediatric Consultants in the private sector – offer appropriate appointments at a time that suits you. If you have a long time to wait for your child to see an NHS Consultant in Paediatrics – you may wish to see a private consultant paediatrician for your child.

Childhood feeding problems can be dealt with swiftly – without the wait. 

MUMS offer Private Paediatric Ultrasound Scans with Dr Moti and Dr Emily – Consultant Radiologists.

You can book and pay online, or you can call us and pay. The full consultation fee of £245 is required to secure and confirm the specialist paediatrician booking.

To make an enquiry complete the Enquire Now box or call us on 0121 704 2669 or email us administrator@mums.me.uk

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