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5 Best Pediatricians in London (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Finding the right pediatricians in London usually starts with a specific worry, a symptom your GP couldn't pin down, a newborn question at 2am, not a leisurely search. The five practices below have logged 323 reviews between them, and every one sits at 4.7 or higher, so what separates them is less the rating and more which doctor fits your child's actual need.

Short answer: Dr Bushra Al-Rubeyi has the deepest review base among solo paediatricians here, with a 4.9 rating across 108 reviews on Harley Street. Dr Ece Aslan and Childhealthy both hold perfect 5.0 scores, the latter for multi-disciplinary care including a dietitian and allergist. For urgent, same-day concerns, the Paediatric Clinic at St John and St Elizabeth Hospital is the practical call.
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London's Private Paediatric Options, Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Dr Bushra Al-Rubeyi 4.9 ★ 108 Overall pick, highest review volume for a solo paediatrician View ›
2 Dr Ece Aslan 5.0 ★ 69 Best for newborn through early childhood care View ›
3 Dr. Silvia Pierini 4.9 ★ 62 Best for breastfeeding and newborn support View ›
4 Childhealthy 5.0 ★ 54 Best for multi-disciplinary care under one roof View ›
5 Paediatric Clinic 4.7 ★ 30 Best for same-day urgent care View ›
5 Best Pediatricians in London (2026)

Our five picks for your child's care

Dr Bushra Al-Rubeyi logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Dr Bushra Al-Rubeyi

4.9108 Google reviews

Dr Bushra Al-Rubeyi is a private paediatrician based on Harley Street, seeing children for both routine and ongoing health concerns. She keeps some of the longest hours on this list, open into the evening on weekdays and through the weekend too. With 108 reviews and a 4.9 rating, she has the deepest track record among the solo paediatricians on this page.

What people praise

  • A parent whose son has been under her care for nearly two years describes her attention and persistence in finding answers as life-changing for their family
  • Reviewers consistently describe her following up personally the day after a visit to check on their child
  • Parents repeatedly mention feeling like their concerns were taken seriously rather than dismissed

Worth knowing

  • The practice's Google listing is missing a linked website, so confirm current fees and booking details by phone
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume108 · 97th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The deepest review base of any solo paediatrician on this list, with a consistent pattern of parents describing genuine, sustained trust over months or years of care.

+442036335999 Directions

130 Harley St, London W1G 7JU

Dr Ece Aslan logo
#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Dr Ece Aslan

5.069 Google reviews

Dr Ece Aslan sees children from birth through early childhood at a Portpool Lane practice, with parents describing her as their main point of contact for everything from newborn questions to working through a specific set of symptoms. She keeps weekend hours in addition to weekday evenings.

What people praise

  • Parents describe her responding quickly to questions and guiding them through situations they hadn't anticipated as new parents
  • One parent whose 9-year-old had puzzling symptoms credits her with pushing for the right tests after feeling dismissed elsewhere
  • Multiple reviewers mention their child being relaxed and happy during appointments, not just compliant

Worth knowing

  • 69 reviews is a smaller sample than the top name on this list, though every review on file is five stars
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating5 / 5
Review volume69 · 91th
Confidenceearly
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect score built on detailed, trust-heavy reviews from parents who've stuck with her from their child's earliest months onward.

Website+447444090403 Directions

1-5 Portpool Ln, London EC1N 7UU

Dr. Silvia Pierini logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Dr. Silvia Pierini

4.962 Google reviews

Dr Silvia Pierini runs a paediatric clinic in Knightsbridge with over 30 years of experience, and the practice is CQC accredited. She specialises in newborn care including breastfeeding support and the transition to solid food, alongside routine growth and development monitoring.

What people praise

  • Parents repeatedly describe her as patient and gentle with toddlers during exams, making appointments easier on both child and parent
  • Reviewers, including visiting parents from outside London, specifically praise her flexible scheduling and clear medical guidance
  • Multiple parents describe her as their first call for any child health question, not just scheduled check-ups

Worth knowing

  • 62 reviews is the smallest sample among the five paediatricians on this list, though the pattern is consistently strong
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume62 · 85th
Confidenceearly
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most experienced name on this list by years in practice, with reviews that specifically credit her with the kind of patient, unhurried care new parents look for.

Website+447300822115 Directions

53 Beauchamp Pl, London SW3 1NY

Childhealthy logo
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Childhealthy

5.054 Google reviews

Childhealthy is a multi-disciplinary paediatric practice on Great Portland Street bringing together paediatricians, a dietitian, an allergist and a physiotherapist under one roof. The practice's own site cites more than 12,000 families served since it began, with same-day appointments available including weekends.

What people praise

  • Parents describe Dr Day and Dr Yiannis by name as combining strong clinical knowledge with genuine warmth toward anxious children
  • One parent whose child had been repeatedly dismissed elsewhere describes finally being listened to and helped here
  • Reviewers specifically praise the dietitian's input as a useful addition alongside the paediatrician's own advice

Worth knowing

  • 54 reviews is a smaller sample than the top name on this list, though every review currently on file is five stars
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating5 / 5
Review volume54 · 79th
Confidenceearly
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most multi-disciplinary option on this list. If your child's needs span more than general paediatrics, such as diet or allergy questions, this is worth calling first.

Website+442073908045 Directions

234 Great Portland St, London W1W 5QT

Paediatric Clinic logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Paediatric Clinic

4.730 Google reviews

The Paediatric Clinic at St John and St Elizabeth Hospital offers same-day urgent appointments alongside routine paediatric consultations, immunisations and management of chronic childhood conditions. It has been serving the local community since 2006.

What people praise

  • Parents using the urgent care service describe efficient, thorough visits that resolved the immediate concern without unnecessary delay
  • Reviewers name Dr Piyusha Kapila specifically for identifying issues other doctors had struggled to pin down
  • The hospital-based nursing and surgical staff are repeatedly praised for reassuring both parent and child during a stressful visit

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer felt the cost of a consultation and basic blood test didn't match the value received, and found follow-up on test results slower than expected
  • 30 reviews is the smallest sample on this list, so treat the score as a solid but still-developing signal
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume30 · 74th
Confidenceearly
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown87% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The go-to option for same-day urgent paediatric care specifically. The one cost-related complaint is worth weighing if you're price-sensitive for a routine, non-urgent visit.

Website+442045279407 Directions

St John & St Elizabeth Hospital, 60 Grove End Rd, London NW8 9NH

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Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.

How we score these practices

We compared live Google ratings and review counts for private paediatric practices across London, then ranked the field on the star rating, how many reviews back it up, how recently people are still reviewing, and how complete each listing is. No business can pay to change these numbers, and none of the five practices on this page currently hold a paid Featured badge.

What does a private paediatrician visit cost in London? (2026)

None of these five practices publish fixed consultation pricing online, and cost varies by whether it’s a routine check-up, an urgent same-day visit, or a longer consultation involving tests. One reviewer at the Paediatric Clinic mentioned feeling a blood test and consultation were expensive relative to the outcome, which is worth keeping in mind for routine, non-urgent visits. Ask for the consultation fee and any likely add-on costs, such as tests, before booking.

Serving all of London

These five practices are based around Harley Street, Portpool Lane, Knightsbridge, Great Portland Street and St John’s Wood, covering most of central and northwest London within a short trip.

What to ask before booking a private paediatrician

  • Do you offer same-day appointments if my child is unwell?
  • What’s included in the consultation fee, and what costs extra?
  • How do you handle out-of-hours questions between appointments?
  • What immunisation schedule do you follow, and can you coordinate with our GP?
  • Do you have experience with my child’s specific condition or age group?
  • Is there a dietitian, allergist or other specialist available if my child needs one?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position. None of the five practices on this page currently hold a Featured badge.

How did you choose these five practices?

We compared private paediatric practices across London on Google, then ranked the ones with a genuine, ongoing review history on rating, volume, recency and listing completeness.

How often is this page updated?

We refreshed the data behind this page in July 2026 and recheck it periodically as new reviews come in.

When should I use urgent paediatric care instead of booking a routine appointment?

If your child is acutely unwell and can’t wait for a routine slot, a same-day urgent service like the Paediatric Clinic is built for that. For ongoing or non-urgent questions, a regular paediatrician relationship tends to work better.

Do private paediatricians replace my child’s GP or health visitor?

Not usually. Most parents on this list use a private paediatrician alongside NHS care, particularly for specialist questions, second opinions or faster access when something feels urgent.

The bottom line

Dr Bushra Al-Rubeyi has the deepest review base among the solo paediatricians here, with parents describing sustained trust over months of care. If your child needs same-day urgent attention, call the Paediatric Clinic instead. Either way, confirm the consultation fee and what’s included before your first visit.

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