Dr Catriona Firth

Dr Catriona Firth is a dedicated Consultant Neonatologist and Paediatrician who provides expert care for newborns, infants, and children. She is deeply committed to supporting the health, development, and well-being of young patients, offering thorough clinical assessments and compassionate guidance to families during critical early stages of life.

Dr Firth's clinical practice covers a comprehensive range of neonatal and paediatric conditions. Her specialist interests include neonatal intensive care, newborn health screening, and early clinical interventions for low-gestation infants. She is actively engaged in clinical research and service improvement projects, including advanced neurodevelopmental assessment for hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy and the implementation of expanded genomic screening for newborn conditions. Her efforts focus on identifying health needs early to optimise long-term outcomes for infants and children.

Dr Firth completed her medical degree and higher specialist training in Paediatrics, subsequently achieving certification as a Consultant Neonatologist. She actively contributes to clinical governance, regional guideline development, and multi-disciplinary educational initiatives, ensuring her practice aligns with the highest standards of evidence-based paediatric and neonatal care.