Dr Charlotte Melling

Dr Charlotte Melling is a dedicated Consultant Paediatric Surgeon who specialises in providing comprehensive surgical care for infants, children, and young people. Her clinical focus encompasses a broad spectrum of general paediatric conditions as well as specialised urological care. Dr Melling is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centred treatment tailored to the distinct needs of younger patients, ensuring families receive clear guidance, reassuring communication, and expert support at every stage of care.

In her clinical practice, Dr Melling possesses significant expertise in paediatric urology and general paediatric surgery. Her areas of focus include lower urinary tract dysfunction, overactive bladder, disorders of sex development, acute scrotal conditions, and foreskin pathology. She performs a range of surgical interventions, including orchidopexy, staged laparoscopic traction orchidopexy, and minimally invasive surgical procedures. Dr Melling actively contributes to clinical research aimed at refining diagnostic accuracy, improving pharmacological management, and enhancing day-case surgical efficiency for paediatric patients.

Alongside her clinical duties, Dr Melling plays an active role in medical education, surgical governance, and clinical leadership. Serving as a Training Programme Director in paediatric surgery, she oversees the postgraduate education and professional development of surgical trainees, mentoring future Paediatric Surgeons. She also participates in multi-centre national studies and collaborative clinical initiatives to help elevate care standards and promote evidence-based outcomes across the surgical discipline.