Arranging a private paediatric appointment can feel reassuring when you are worried about your child’s health or development. Understanding what will happen during the consultation often helps parents feel more prepared and confident. Appointments with Dr Emanuela Manea are designed to be calm, structured and unhurried, allowing time to listen carefully, assess your child appropriately and explain findings clearly.
When booking a private paediatric consultation in the UK, you will be able to choose between an in-clinic appointment or, where suitable, an online paediatric consultation in the UK.
Before attending, it can be helpful to:
If your child is attending for a specific concern, such as growth, development or recurrent symptoms, this can be selected at the time of booking. If you are unsure, a [General Paediatric Consultation] is usually the most appropriate starting point.
A consultant paediatrician appointment typically follows a clear structure.
The consultation begins with a detailed conversation about your child’s symptoms, development and general wellbeing. Time is taken to understand the full picture, including medical history, family history and how concerns are affecting day-to-day life.
A gentle physical examination is usually carried out during in-clinic appointments. This may include measuring height and weight, checking vital signs, reviewing growth charts and performing age-appropriate assessments such as hearing, vision or developmental checks. Not all appointments require a full examination, particularly some follow-up visits or online consultations.
Findings are explained clearly in plain language. If further monitoring, investigation or referral is recommended, the purpose and reasoning are discussed so that you understand the options available. Where reassurance is appropriate, this is communicated clearly.
Following your child’s child health assessment, you will receive documentation summarising the consultation. If tests are arranged, results will be reviewed and communicated through the agreed pathway.
Some children require follow-up appointments, while others may only need reassurance and guidance. Continuity of care is important, so families know who they are seeing and who understands their child’s history.
An online paediatric consultation in the UK can be helpful for follow-up appointments or for advice about symptoms, test results and other concerns, including developmental or behavioural issues. However, some symptoms and conditions require an in-person assessment for appropriate evaluation and diagnosis.
Private paediatric consultations are not an emergency service. If your child has difficulty breathing, a non-blanching rash, seizures, severe allergic reactions, persistent high fever with deterioration, or appears seriously unwell, please seek urgent NHS medical attention by calling 999 or 111, or attending your nearest Emergency Department.
