Dr Avanish Tantry
MBBS, MD, FRCPCH, MSc in Child Health
Paediatrician
27 years of experience
Leeds, LS1 3EB
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6 connections in healthcare
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by Mr Sanjay Verma, Mr Anand Muddaiah
27 years of experience
Leeds, LS1 3EB
(+1 more)
6 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Sanjay Verma, Mr Anand Muddaiah
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About Dr Avanish Tantry
Dr Avanish Tantry is a Consultant Paediatrician at Leeds Children's Hospital, which is one of the largest and busiest children's hospitals in the UK, seeing in excess of 50,000 children per year. He is also the current Clinical lead for the general paediatric department. He has over 24 years of experience in the field of general paediatrics and looks after children with a large variety of problems and illnesses.
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Home - yorkshireprivatepaediatrician.co.uk
Dr Tantry obtained his primary medical qualification in India and went on to complete post graduate studies in paediatrics at one of the busiest children's hospitals in India. After finishing his studies in India, Dr Tantry continued his training in the UK and has worked in some of the busiest children's hospitals in the country, including Birmingham and Leeds. His qualifications are MBBS, MD paediatrics, FRCPCH and MSc in child health. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatricians.
He has been working as a Consultant in Leeds since 2013 and has developed extensive skills and experience in managing a wide variety of childhood illnesses including recurrent wheeze, asthma, heart murmurs, abdominal pains, constipation/diarrhoea, headaches, neurological problems, reflux, cow's milk intolerance/allergy, heart murmurs, chest problems, growth and nutrition issues, newborn problems, etc. He has a special interest in secondary paediatric nephrology which is a paediatric sub-speciality dealing with common kidney problems in children e.g. recurrent urine infections, nephrotic syndrome, urinary frequency/urgency, bedwetting, etc.
Dr Tantry also runs the long covid/chronic fatigue syndrome clinic in Leeds and was instrumental in setting this up. He has seen many children in this clinic and has helped managed these children and young people along with other therapists. He has gained valuable experience in this field and is well versed with the management of this condition. He has been featured on the BBC look north programme for his work in establishing this clinic and helping children with this condition: Long Covid: 11-year-old on Leeds long Covid clinic help - BBC News
Dr Tantry has also recently been featured in a financial times article and podcast for his work in developing an innovative system to detect lead poisoning in children in Leeds. His work has led to Leeds being the only city in the UK that actively screens for lead poisoning in at risk children, and identification of cases that would have otherwise been missed.
https://www.ft.com/content/e0f09d7f-5f05-4902-8778-c0ee7a13cbcd
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6067508
Education
Bangalore University
Medicine
Graduated 1998
Qualifications
MB BS 1999 Bangalore
MD (Paediatrics)
FRCPCH (UK)
MSc in Child Health - Leeds University, UK
20 years of experience as a Paediatrician. Consultant Paediatrician at Leeds Children's Hospital since 2013
Languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
- Kannada
Consultation fees
- New appointment: £200
- Follow-up appointment: £150
Insurers
- Cigna
- Aviva Health
- Vitality
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Bupa
- Aetna
- WPA
- AXA Health
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Dr Avanish Tantry provides thorough and clear explanations, listening to patient concerns. Patients value his professional and calm approach, which helps them feel at ease and reassured. Dr Tantry shows expertise in paediatric issues like stomach and abdominal pain. He offers a complete path forward with follow-up care and diagnostic tests.
We has a teams meeting with Dr Tantry. He was lovely to talk to and made me and my husband feel at ease and listened to. Thank you
Dr Tantry was very helpful, thorough and took his time to answer all queries and concerns.
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Another great visit with Dr Tantry! Very genuine and clear - reassuring worried parents and ensuring to listen to the issues / symptoms before guiding in the right direction to recovery.
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Dr. Tantry is a very caring, thoughtful and understanding practioner. I was very apprehensive initially but he was so thorough and explained everything so well I felt completely relaxed. Im so grateful we were seen by him and I would definitely recommend him to others. Keep up the good work Dr. Tantry, we need more people like you in health care ☺️
Thank you very much for the kind words and lovely feedback! It is very much appreciated. I'm glad to hear I was able to reassure you and explain things clearly. Wishing you and your family all the best for the future
Dr Tantry was excellent. We felt he listened to and address our concerns and he was very clear in explaining and discussing various options for our child.
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An appointment for my son re some blood tests from Harrogate Hospital that I wanted Dr Tantry to review and give another opinion. He was very thorough and put my anxious mind at rest.
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Dr Tantry was very welcoming. He asked us lots of questions, gave our son a thorough examination and gave us a clear plan to go forward with. We would be very happy to see Dr Tantry again.
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Dr Tantry was attentive and listened to our concerns regarding our daughter’s health and . asked our daughter to explain her experiences and health difficulties herself. He carefully considered her recent medical history and the treatment she had already received and made a thorough examination of her current state of health. We were pleased with the care he took and for explaining the next steps clearly. Many thanks.
Thank you for the kind words and feedback. I'm glad you and your daughter felt listened to. I hope she is getting better.
Dr Tantry was very patient and took the time to listen carefully to our concerns. We had a thorough discussion, and I felt supported throughout the appointment.
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Dr Tantry spent time talking to my son and really exploring his symptoms, he was professional and kind and came up with a plan of action. Highly recommend.
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Avanish is a valued colleague who can be relied upon to provide a caring and thorough service to paediatric patients and their families. His referrals are invariably detailed and perceptive and it is a pleasure to work with him.
18 Dec 2025
Mr Sanjay Verma
ENT Surgeon
Mr Anand Muddaiah
ENT Surgeon
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What are Dr Avanish Tantry's reviews like?
Dr Avanish Tantry's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 139 reviews.
What languages does Dr Avanish Tantry speak?
Dr Avanish Tantry speaks English, Hindi and Kannada
Where is Dr Avanish Tantry located?
Dr Avanish Tantry primarily practices at Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital, located at 2 Leighton Street, Leeds, United Kingdom, LS1 3EB
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What are Dr Avanish Tantry working hours?
Dr Avanish Tantry is working Friday (09:00 - 13:00), Saturday (09:00 - 11:00)
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