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# DR EMANUELA MANEA EM Paediatrics

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## Posts
- [Sunburn in Children: Treatment, Prevention and When to Seek Help](https://empaediatrics.com/sunburn-in-children-treatment-prevention-and-when-to-seek-help/): Sunburn in children can happen faster than most parents realise, sometimes within as little as ten to fifteen minutes during summer. Despite this, it remains one of the most preventable causes of long-term skin damage in childhood.
- [Heat Rash in Children: A Paediatrician’s Guide for Summer](https://empaediatrics.com/heat-rash-in-children/): Heat rash in children is a common issue parents bring to a paediatric consultation during the summer months. Also known as prickly heat or miliaria, it is usually harmless and settles quickly once the skin is cooled. But knowing what you are looking at, and when to seek advice, can make a significant difference to how you manage it at home.
- [Colic in Babies: A Paediatrician’s Compassionate Guide for Exhausted Parents](https://empaediatrics.com/colic-in-babies-a-paediatricians-compassionate-guide-for-exhausted-parents/): If you have a newborn who simply will not stop crying, this blog is for you. Colic in babies is one of the most common and distressing experiences of early parenthood, and yet it remains one of the least well understood.
- [Understanding Cough in Children](https://empaediatrics.com/understanding-cough-in-children/): Cough is one of the most common reasons parents bring their children to see the paediatrician. It can feel worrying and overwhelming, especially when you’re unsure what’s causing it, how serious it is or when your child needs medical attention. This guide explains why children cough, what you can do at home, and when to seek help.
- [Fever in Children: A Paediatrician’s Guide for Parents](https://empaediatrics.com/fever-in-children-a-paediatricians-guide-for-parents/): A fever is a rise in body temperature above the normal range.

## Pages
- [Patient Resources](https://empaediatrics.com/patient-resources/): Being a parent can be both rewarding and overwhelming. These trusted websites offer comprehensive, practical advice on everyday parenting, child development, and health concerns for families with children of all ages.
- [Referral](https://empaediatrics.com/referral/): Signature:
- [NHS vs Private Paediatric Care](https://empaediatrics.com/nhs-vs-private-paediatric-care/): Parents often ask about NHS vs private paediatrician services and whether private care is appropriate for their child. Both systems provide high-quality medical care, and each has an important role within the UK healthcare system. Private care does not replace NHS services. It works alongside them, offering additional access and flexibility in certain situations.
- [Understanding Tests & Referrals](https://empaediatrics.com/understanding-tests-referrals/): Parents are often concerned about whether their child will need tests or referral to another specialist. Understanding how paediatric tests and referrals are used can reduce anxiety and help families feel informed and involved in decision-making. In most cases, a careful clinical assessment provides the majority of the information needed. Tests are recommended only when they are likely to change management or clarify uncertainty.
- [When to See a Paediatrician](https://empaediatrics.com/when-to-see-a-paediatrician/): Parents often wonder when to see a paediatrician, particularly when symptoms are mild, fluctuating or difficult to interpret. Many childhood illnesses are self-limiting and can be managed at home or with GP advice. However, there are situations where specialist paediatric assessment may provide reassurance, clarity or further guidance. Understanding when to seek medical input can support confident decision-making while avoiding unnecessary anxiety.
- [FAQs](https://empaediatrics.com/faqs/): Parents often have practical questions before arranging a private paediatric consultation in the UK. The information below addresses some of the most common queries about appointments, online consultations, fees and how care works alongside NHS services.
- [Who We Treat](https://empaediatrics.com/who-we-treat/): I provide private paediatric care for children from the newborn period through to late adolescence. Care is adapted to each developmental stage, ensuring that assessment, communication and management are age-appropriate.
- [Our Approach – What to Expect at Your First Visit](https://empaediatrics.com/parents-information/): Understanding what will happen at an appointment can reduce anxiety for both parents and children. A private paediatric consultation process is designed to be calm, thorough and proportionate. My approach focuses on listening carefully, understanding the full picture and providing clear explanations in plain language.
- [Privacy Policy](https://empaediatrics.com/privacy-policy/): Empaediatrics – Dr Emanuela ManeaLast updated: 1 March 2026
- [Terms and Conditions of Service](https://empaediatrics.com/terms-and-conditions-of-service/): EMpaediatrics - Dr Emanuela Manea
- [Home](https://empaediatrics.com/): Families often seek a private paediatrician London when:
- [Meet Dr Emanuela Manea](https://empaediatrics.com/meet-dr-emanuela-manea/): I am a Consultant Paediatrician with over 20 years of clinical experience caring for babies, children and adolescents. I worked as Consultant in General paediatrics in the UK  at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and the Royal Free Hospital. I have completed three years Clinical Fellowship  in Metabolic Medicine at Evelina Children’s Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital. My experience includes a fellowship in Neonatology at Manchester Children’s Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary. I also hold a specialisation in Systems Biology and Biotechnology from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, and have authored three publications in metabolic medicine available on PubMed.
- [Your First Appointment](https://empaediatrics.com/appointments/): 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.
- [Fees & Insurance](https://empaediatrics.com/fees/): Understanding the cost of care is an important part of making informed decisions for your child. I aim to provide clear and straightforward information about private paediatrician fees so families know what to expect before booking an appointment.
- [Clinic Locations](https://empaediatrics.com/locations/): Private paediatric consultations are available at several convenient clinic locations across London. Each clinic provides a calm, child-friendly environment where families can access consultant-led paediatric care.
- [Common Childhood Concerns](https://empaediatrics.com/resources/): Parents frequently seek reassurance about symptoms that arise during infancy and childhood. Many common childhood health concerns are mild and self-limiting, while others benefit from professional assessment. Understanding what is typical, what can be monitored at home and when to seek medical advice can reduce anxiety and support confident decision-making. Children experience frequent minor illnesses as their immune systems develop. Variations in behaviour, appetite, sleep and development are also common, particularly during periods of growth or change.
- [Contact](https://empaediatrics.com/contact/): How will you be paying for your appointment?I will be paying myself (self-pay)I have private health insurance Online and face-to-face appointments are available. Our clinic locations are UNTIL Canary Wharf, London E14 LIPS Healthcare, Battersea Power Station, London SW8 Italian Doctors, Holborn, London WC2
- [Request Appointment](https://empaediatrics.com/request-appointment/): Appointment Location PreferenceItalian Doctors Clinic HolbornLIPS HealthcareUNTIL Canary WharfOnline AppointmentsNo Preference Preferred TimeAMPM How will you be paying for your appointment?I will be paying myself (self-pay)I have private health insurance Online and face-to-face appointments are available. Our clinic locations are UNTIL Canary Wharf, London E14 LIPS Healthcare, Battersea Power Station, London SW8 Italian Doctors, Holborn, London WC2
- [Advice Articles](https://empaediatrics.com/advice-articles/)

## Services
- [General Paediatric Consultations](https://empaediatrics.com/services/general-paediatrics/): A private paediatric consultation provides time and space to explore concerns about your child’s health, development or wellbeing. Parents often seek a general paediatric assessment when something does not feel quite right, for new or ongoing symptoms, or when they would value reassurance and clear guidance from a Consultant Paediatrician in London.
- [Acute childhood illness](https://empaediatrics.com/services/acute-childhood-illness/): A timely consultation with a consultant paediatrician can help clarify the cause of your child's illness, provide a clear explanation of findings and guide you on the appropriate next steps. Dr Emanuela Manea offers prompt, structured assessments for acutely unwell children, with clear clinical reasoning and practical guidance tailored to each child and family.
- [Feeding and Sleeping Issues in Children](https://empaediatrics.com/services/feeding-sleep/): Feeding and sleeping concerns are among the most common issues raised by parents, particularly during infancy and early childhood. Difficulties with feeding, settling, night waking, or weight gain can cause understandable anxiety and exhaustion for families, even when a child is otherwise healthy.
- [Rashes, Allergies and Skin Conditions](https://empaediatrics.com/services/rashes-allergies-and-skin-conditions/): Skin and allergy concerns are among the most common reasons parents seek medical advice for their child. Babies, children, and adolescents may develop rashes, eczema, allergic reactions, or other skin changes for a variety of reasons, ranging from minor, short-lived conditions to conditions that require medical assessment and ongoing care.
- [Respiratory & ENT Concerns in Children](https://empaediatrics.com/services/respiratory-ent-concerns/): Respiratory and ear, nose and throat symptoms are the most common reasons parents seek medical care. Parents may seek advice for cough, noisy breathing, wheeze, ear pain or discharge, snoring or blocked nose or repeated throat infections. While many respiratory and ENT concerns in children are mild and improve with time, some symptoms benefit from careful medical assessment and ongoing monitoring.
- [Gastrointestinal Issues in Children](https://empaediatrics.com/services/gastrointestinal-issues/): Gastrointestinal issues in children affect the digestive system, including the oesophagus, stomach, intestines and other digestive organs. In infants, common concerns include reflux, vomiting, colic, feeding difficulties and changes in stool pattern. In older children, symptoms may include constipation, tummy pain, nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea, fussy eating or concerns regarding food intolerance or allergy.
- [Renal & Urinary Concerns in Children](https://empaediatrics.com/services/kidney-urinary-concerns/): A paediatric assessment can clarify the likely cause of renal and urinary concerns in children, provide  appropriate treatment and identify when additional monitoring or specialist referral is appropriate. Dr Emanuela Manea provides structured, proportionate assessment with clear explanations and practical guidance tailored to each child and family. These concerns are often first discussed during a General Paediatric Consultation.
- [Recurrent Infections in Children](https://empaediatrics.com/services/recurrent-infections/): It is common for infants and young children to experience multiple infections each year, particularly in the early years, when their immune systems are still developing. However, when infections seem unusually frequent, severe or slow to resolve, parents may understandably feel concerned.
- [Growth, Puberty and Hormonal Concerns](https://empaediatrics.com/services/growth-puberty/): Concerns about growth, puberty or hormones are a common reason parents seek medical advice. Families may notice that a child appears shorter or taller than expected, is gaining weight differently than peers, or is entering puberty earlier or later than anticipated. These changes can understandably cause worry, particularly when comparisons are made with siblings or classmates.
- [Behavioural and Developmental Concerns in Children](https://empaediatrics.com/services/development-behaviour/): Behavioural and developmental concerns are common issues raised by parents during consultations. These may present in various ways, including delays in acquiring age-appropriate skills, differences observed when compared with other children, or behaviours that affect everyday life.
- [Specialist assessments & Referrals](https://empaediatrics.com/services/specialist-assessments-referrals/): Some concerns require input beyond a general paediatric assessment. In these situations, a paediatric specialist referral can help ensure that your child receives the most appropriate expertise, investigations or multidisciplinary support.
- [Online Appointments](https://empaediatrics.com/services/online-appointments/): An online paediatric consultation enables families to speak with a Consultant Paediatrician from the comfort of their own home. These virtual appointments are particularly useful for follow-up discussions or advice on various concerns when a physical examination is not immediately necessary.