Dr Bernard Schoonakker

Dr Bernard Schoonakker is a dedicated Consultant Neonatologist and Paediatrician who specialises in providing comprehensive medical care for newborn infants, with a particular focus on premature and critically ill babies. Understanding that the neonatal period can be an anxious time for parents, Dr Schoonakker offers a reassuring and patient-centred approach that prioritises the health, comfort, and safety of every infant under his care.

Dr Schoonakker obtained his medical qualification, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB), and subsequently achieved professional status as a Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH). He maintains active engagement with professional paediatric and neonatal bodies, ensuring that his clinical practice reflects the most current, evidence-based guidelines in infant medicine.

Throughout his practice, Dr Schoonakker has developed sub-speciality expertise in neonatal intensive care and neonatal respiratory support, including advanced mechanical ventilation. His areas of clinical interest encompass the management of gastro-oesophageal reflux in preterm infants, newborn life support, neonatal cardiac expertise, and optimal umbilical cord clamping strategies for premature births. He is committed to clear communication with parents and carers, helping them understand complex care decisions with clarity and confidence.