Dr Kayal Vijayakumar
Paediatrician
London, W1W 5AH
Verified profile
30 years of experience
Verified profile
30 years of experience
Patient Trust Score
188 recommendations for:
Latest endorsement
18 Apr 2024
Kayal is an excellent colleague and would happily recommend her to any of my patients.
Dr Ellie Day
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Dr. Kayal Vijayakumar is an experienced consultant paediatric Neurologist at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London. Dr. Kayal has a particular interest in neurology and consults on a wide range of common neurological conditions, including fits and funny turns, seizures, movement disorders, and headaches.
Her special interest is in neuro-muscular disorders and neurological diseases including:
- epilepsy,
- paroxysmal movement disorders,
- complex headaches and migraines,
- neuro-inflammatory, neurovascular, and neuro-genetic/metabolic diseases.
Dr Kayal graduated from MGR Medical University in India and underwent specialty training in paediatrics and paediatric neurology in hospitals across the UK, including Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. She gained a wealth of experience as a consultant at Bristol Children's Hospital before moving to Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
Dr. Kayal brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the field of paediatric neurology to the Childhealthy team and loves to meet, support, and reassure families with any paediatric neurological concerns and questions.
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Paediatric Neurology (47%)
- Paediatric Epilepsy (Initial Management and Follow-Up) (15%)
- Epilepsy (7%)
- Headache (7%)
- Dizziness (3%)
- Others (21%)
Subspecialties
- Paediatric Neurology
All conditions and treatments
- Dizziness
- Fainting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Ataxia
- Balance Problems & Disorders
- Tic
- Headache
- Bell's Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- In Toeing
- MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)
- Video Consultation
- Paediatric Epilepsy (Initial Management and Follow-Up)
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 4708223
Qualifications
MMBs, MRCPCH (London)
languages spoken
- English
- Tamil
consultation fees
- New appointment: £485
- Follow-up appointment: £285
Location
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205 – 209 Great Portland Street, London, United Kingdom, W1W 5AH
205 – 209 Great Portland Street, London, United Kingdom, W1W 5AH
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234 Great Portland Street, London, United Kingdom, W1W 5QT
234 Great Portland Street, London, United Kingdom, W1W 5QT
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369 Fulham Rd, London, United Kingdom, SW10 9QQ
369 Fulham Rd, London, United Kingdom, SW10 9QQ
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
119 reviews
4.5
Very good and super helpful
4.5
Clearly explained and helpful
5
Reassuring and very professional.
5
Checked me completely to make sure i am ok and prescribed suitable medicine to stop my migraine issue. Really helpful
5
Excellent experience
5
Very good
5
It was great and really insightful.
4.25
Really helpful and informative, tries to understand what I might be going through
5
Very clear and kind
5
Very kind and helpful.
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5 endorsements
Kayal is an excellent colleague and would happily recommend her to any of my patients.
18 Apr 2024Dr Ellie Day
PaediatricsKayal is a genuinely fabulous, very experienced and well-regarded paediatric neurologist. She is warm, empathetic and very nice to her patients. I share many patients with her and she always gets amazing feedback. Kayal is extremely supportive to both her patients and colleagues and is highly recommended.
16 Mar 2023Dr Wathik Alsaud
PaediatricsDr Vijayakumar is an excellent neurologist - knowledgeable, caring and approachable. `I highly recommend her.
16 Mar 2023Dr. Kerry Robinson
PaediatricsIt has been lovely working with Kayal. She is a highly experienced paediatric neurologist , helping children with complex neurological issues in a manner that is so reassuring for parents
16 Mar 2023Dr Walton D'Costa
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FAQ
What are Dr Kayal Vijayakumar's reviews like?
Dr Kayal Vijayakumar's overall patient rating is 4.89 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 119 reviews
What languages does Dr Kayal Vijayakumar speak?
Dr Kayal Vijayakumar speaks English and Tamil
Where is Dr Kayal Vijayakumar located?
Dr Kayal Vijayakumar primarily practices at The Portland Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, located at 205 – 209 Great Portland Street, London, United Kingdom, W1W 5AH
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What are Dr Kayal Vijayakumar working hours?
Dr Kayal Vijayakumar is working Tuesday (17:15 - 20:00, 17:15 - 19:00), Wednesday (17:30 - 20:00), Thursday (17:30 - 20:00)
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