Appointments with Professor Colin Powell are available for babies, children and young people up to the age of 18. All appointments take place in clinic and are designed to offer comprehensive assessment, clear explanations and practical next steps.
* Please bring any previous medical records, test results, referral letters or growth charts with you to help inform the consultation. Professor Powell aims to provide clear and evidence-based recommendations, with onward referral or further tests arranged where appropriate.
Professor Colin Powell is a highly experienced General Paediatrician with specialist training in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine and Paediatric Emergency Medicine. With over 40 years of experience in healthcare and more than 25 years as a Consultant Paediatrician, Professor Powell has worked in leading children’s hospitals in the UK and internationally.
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No referral is required, although any relevant letters or medical notes can be helpful.
Yes. Families are welcome to arrange a second opinion for complex or ongoing health concerns.
If required, further investigations may be arranged following the appointment. These will be discussed in detail during the consultation.
He assesses children with neurodevelopmental issues or unexplained symptoms. Conditions requiring psychiatric input may be referred to specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
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