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Dr Muhammed A Ottayil

Dr Muhammed A Ottayil

Paediatrician

Chelmsford, CM1 7GU

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27 years of experience

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Verified profile

27 years of experience

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Patient Trust Score

4.89

81 patient reviews2 professional endorsements
4.90
Overall Experience
4.89
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.89
Explanation

130 recommendations for:

Paediatric Consultation(56)
Epilepsy(30)
Paediatric Neurology(22)
Other(22)

Recent patient review

28 May 2024

Dr Ottayil have been quite professional as well as compassionate towards our daughter throughout...

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About

Dr Ottayil is an experienced paediatrician. He is the lead for paediatric epilepsy and neurology service in Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford. Dr Ottayil is a member of British Paediatric Neurology Association and also teaches in paediatric epilepsy training courses. He also hold qualification for medical education and is a royal college tutor for post graduate paediatric doctors working in Broomfield Hospital. He is also an examiner for royal college of paediatrics and child health.

Dr Ottayil treat all types of general paediatric conditions between the ages of 0-18. He got special interest in management of children with epilepsy, head ache and other neurological conditions.

Dr Ottayil conducts appointments in a relaxed child friendly atmosphere to make sure that concerns of children and their parents are addressed.

He completed specialist training in the East of England including a special interest module in paediatric neurology. He joined Mid Essex Hospitals NHS Trust in 2013 as Consultant Paediatrician with a special interest in paediatric neurology. Dr Ottayil has been instrumental in developing a new multi-disciplinary specialist paediatric epilepsy clinic at Broomfield Hospital. He is currently the lead for the paediatric neurology service and also holds an honorary consultant post in paediatric neurology in Great Ormond Street Hospital. He is also the departmental lead for audit.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Paediatric Consultation (43%)
  • Epilepsy (23%)
  • Paediatric Neurology (17%)
  • Paediatric Neurodisability (4%)
  • Acid Reflux (<1%)
  • Others (12%)

Subspecialties
  • Paediatric Neurology
  • Paediatric Neurodisability

All conditions and treatments
  • Epilepsy
  • Acid Reflux
  • Allergies
  • Wheezing
  • Blood in Stool
  • Blood in Vomit
  • Chickenpox
  • Colic
  • Constipation
  • Cow's Milk Protein Allergy
  • Paediatric Consultation
  • Well Baby Check

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6065731


Qualifications

MB BS 1997 Calicut University

Professional Memberships:

Member of Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health


languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Malayalam
  • Urdu
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £200
  • Follow-up appointment: £120

insurers
  • health-on-line
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Simply Health
  • Healix
  • Bupa
  • WPA
  • Cigna
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality Health
  • AXA PPP Healthcare

Location

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Springfield Hospital

4.83
(158)
Lawn Lane Springfield, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM1 7GU
Lawn Lane Springfield, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM1 7GU
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Wednesday
14:30 - 18:00
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
09:30 - 13:00
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Reviews

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Paediatric Consultation (55)
Epilepsy (30)
Paediatric Neurology (22)
Paediatric Neurodisability (5)
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*Star rating based on patient reviews

81 reviews

4.25

4.00
Overall Experience
4.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Ottayil have been quite professional as well as compassionate towards our daughter throughout his visits.

28 May 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Paediatric Consultation

3.5

4.00
Overall Experience
3.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.00
Explanation

Good and cared about our son receiving treatment

23 May 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Epilepsy

4

4.00
Overall Experience
4.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.00
Explanation

Dr Ottayil was very patient with a caring and calming manner.

22 May 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Paediatric Consultation

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Lovely kind and caring.

22 May 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Paediatric Consultation
Epilepsy
Paediatric Neurology

4

4.00
Overall Experience
4.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.00
Explanation

It was good.

22 May 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Paediatric Consultation

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I found this doctor to be very pleasant, and when I asked the questions, he gives me detailed answers that are available to him. he always addresses my son, although my son is not filth coming in interacting with him.

21 May 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Paediatric Consultation
Epilepsy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Really wonderful Doctor, engaging with kids and didn’t make us feel rushed or like we were taking up time. Thankyou.

20 May 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Paediatric Consultation

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Ottayil provided consideed advice having listened to the issues my daughter was experiencing. He had a friendly yet professional manner.

18 May 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Paediatric Consultation

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Really helpful, listened and explained. Spoke to my son rather than just to me in a manner he understood - thank you.

18 May 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Epilepsy
Paediatric Consultation

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

reassuring, clear and concise

17 May 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Paediatric Consultation
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Paediatric Consultation (1)
Well Baby Check (1)

2 endorsements

excellent , compassionate, pleasant , professional

06 May 2024
Endorsed for
Cysts
Dupuytren's Contracture

Mr Fortune Iwuagwu

Plastic Surgery
Is a colleague

Dr Ottayil is an excellent paediatrician with a breadth of knowledge and experience. With expertise in neurological conditions, we commonly work together to ensure the best outcomes for out patients.

20 Apr 2024
Endorsed for
Paediatric Consultation
Well Baby Check

Mr Pranai Buddhdev

Orthopaedic Surgery
Is a colleague
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Dr Muhammed A Ottayil's overall patient rating is 4.89 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 81 reviews

What languages does Dr Muhammed A Ottayil speak?

Dr Muhammed A Ottayil speaks English, Hindi, Malayalam and Urdu

Where is Dr Muhammed A Ottayil located?

Dr Muhammed A Ottayil primarily practices at Springfield Hospital, located at Lawn Lane Springfield, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM1 7GU
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Dr Muhammed A Ottayil is working Wednesday (14:30 - 18:00), Saturday (09:30 - 13:00)

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