Bright Futures Health: The Ultimate Destination for The Best London Paediatrician
At Bright Futures Health, you'll find the best London paediatrician care for babies, children, and teenagers. Our senior consultants provide calm, compassionate, and expert medical support for every stage of your child's growth.
What a Well-Child Visit Includes
45 minutes with a consultant paediatrician covering every aspect of your child's health and development.
- Comprehensive age-appropriate medical history
- Full physical examination
- Developmental milestone review
- Behavioural & emotional wellbeing check
- Immunisation status review
- Routine blood work if needed
The UK's child health screening gap is wider than most parents realise
In North America and mainland Europe, children receive structured health assessments at every stage of development — not just when something goes wrong. In the UK, routine screening essentially stops after age 2.
No Routine Developmental Reviews
After the initial NHS checks, there are no scheduled assessments to track your child's developmental milestones through school age and adolescence.
No Scheduled Blood Work
Routine blood tests that could identify early signs of conditions like anaemia, thyroid dysfunction, or vitamin deficiencies aren't part of standard UK childhood care.
No Proactive Monitoring
The UK system is largely reactive — waiting until symptoms appear rather than screening to catch conditions early, when they're easier to treat.
The AAP Bright Futures programme — in London
The award-winning American Academy of Pediatrics Bright Futures programme provides a framework for preventive care and early detection across four age groups — from first breath to first day of university.
Infants
Birth to 1 year — critical foundations including growth tracking, feeding assessment, and early developmental checks.
Toddlers
1 to 3 years — language development, motor skills, behavioural screening, and immunisation review.
Preschoolers
3 to 5 years — school readiness, vision and hearing, social-emotional development, and routine blood work.
School-Age & Adolescents
5 to 18 years — comprehensive health assessments including mental health, nutritional screening, and age-appropriate guidance.
Founded by two of London's most experienced paediatricians
Both trained at leading institutions in Canada and the United States. Both recognised the gap. Both committed to closing it.
Dr Margarita Burmester
Co-founder & DirectorConsultant paediatric specialist with over 30 years of experience. Awarded International Paediatrician of the Year for her outstanding contributions to the field.
- St Thomas' Hospital Medical School, University of London
- Clinical Fellow, Toronto Hospital for Sick Children
- Consultant, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard University
- Consultant Paediatric Intensivist, Royal Brompton Hospital (since 2002)
- Pioneer of the SPRinT simulation training programme
Dr Martin Gray
Co-founder & DirectorDistinguished leader in paediatrics and paediatric critical care. Pioneer of preventative healthcare practice aligned with the AAP Bright Futures approach.
- Research Fellow, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto
- Associate Professor, McMaster University
- MSc Digital Health Leadership, Imperial College (2023)
- Fellow, Faculty of Clinical Informatics
- Lead for Children's High Dependency, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
Comprehensive care under one roof
Health Check-Up
A comprehensive age-appropriate medical history and physical examination. Time to address any worries with a thorough, unhurried check-up.
Immunisation Review
Full review and update of immunisation records. Flexible services including the chickenpox vaccine. Bring any records and we'll ensure complete protection.
Laboratory Work
Routine blood tests assessing heart, liver, kidney function, thyroid health, vitamin levels, and diabetes screening — tailored to your child's age and needs.
Diagnostic Imaging
Chest X-rays and referrals for ultrasound, CT, or MRI scans through partner centres at Oryon and HCA when clinically indicated.
Treatment Review
Discuss any ongoing treatments or medications in a relaxed setting. Review prescription details and shape your child's healthcare plan.
London Locations
Appointments available at 77 Wimpole Street, Chiswick Outpatients & Chelsea & Westminster Hospital. Video teleconference consultations also offered.
No surprises. No hidden fees.
Consultation fees only, any additional tests or treatments are charged separately by the hospital or diagnostic centre.
Vaccination Consultation
Review & administration £170 Per consultation- Immunisation record review
- Catch-up vaccinations
- Flexible vaccine options
Well-Child / Initial Visit
45-minute consultation £320 Per consultation- Comprehensive health assessment
- Developmental milestone review
- Full physical examination
- Personalised health plan
Follow-Up Consultation
30-minute consultation £260 Face-to-face, video or phone- Results review
- Treatment plan updates
- Flexible appointment formats
Everything parents ask us
Your child's health shouldn't wait for symptoms to appear
Book a well-child consultation with one of London's leading paediatricians. No GP referral needed. Insurance accepted. Same-week appointments usually available.