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Dr Donald Hodge

BSc (Hons), MB ChB, MRCP, MRCPCH, PhD

Paediatrician

Live bookings available

33 years of experience

Leeds, LS8 1NT

(+2 more)

6 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr Avanish Tantry, Professor Mike Thomson

4.98

/5

(772 reviews)

Live bookings available

33 years of experience

Leeds, LS8 1NT

(+2 more)

6 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr Avanish Tantry, Professor Mike Thomson

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Allergies
438
Skin Prick Test
373
1
Food Allergies
273

Contact

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About Dr Donald Hodge

Dr Hodge is a Consultant in Paediatric Allergy and General Paediatrics and leads a very busy NHS practice in Leeds which provides all the paediatric allergy secondary care for Leeds and additionally provides a tertiary allergy service for Yorkshire.

Dr Hodge personally sees thousands of patients with allergic disease a year which provides him with a wealth of experience in the presentation of and treatment for food allergies (common foods including dairy, egg, fish, wheat) allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (hayfever – grass pollen, tree pollen, house dust mite), eczema, asthma and idiopathic urticaria (chronic hives).

  • Dr Hodge also has a depth of knowledge in many common paediatric medical problems due to the large number of young patients he sees each year. These include gastroesophageal reflux, constipation, weight issues, heart murmurs, recurrent infections, lymphadenopathy, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, colic and urinary tract infections.

Dr. Hodge offers a very detailed initial consultation that attempts to take into consideration all environmental factors that are relevant to diagnosis. Beyond allergy testing this involves looking at the patient's diet, family history and other genetic factors, plus a review of other atopic comorbidity. Treatments plans are shared with parents, schools and other caretakers and include a detailed document outlining the emergency medical management in the event of future accidental allergic reactions.

Dr Hodge is also able to offer immunotherapy treatment if required.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

  • Allergy testing
  • Paediatric medicine
  • Skin Prick Testing
  • Food allergy
  • Asthma
  • Eczema
  • Urticaria
  • Immunotherapy – sublingual desensitisation for grass pollen allergy

Doctify Awards

  • Outstanding Patient Experience award 2025

Subspecialties

  • Paediatric Dermatology
  • Paediatric Gastroenterology
  • Paediatric Respiratory Medicine
  • Paediatric Allergy, Immunology and Infectious Diseases

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
(1859)
Skill Endorsements
(4)

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Allergies
438
Skin Prick Test
373
1
Food Allergies
273
Paediatric Consultation
196
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
183
Cow's Milk Protein Allergy
115
Food Intolerance
47
Reflux and Colic
46
Children's Allergies
36
Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis)
24
Constipation
22
Paediatric Dermatology
18
1
Hives (Urticaria)
12
Asthma
11
Diarrhoea
10
Heartburn (Acid Reflux)
7
Angioedema (Swelling)
7
Weight Loss
6
Blood in Stool / Rectal Bleeding (Haematochezia)
4
Weight Gain
4
Rash
4
Video Consultation
3
Growing Pains
2
Stomach / Abdominal Pain
2
Allergy Blood Tests
2
Allergen Desensitisation
1
1
Colic
1
Enlarged Lymph Nodes
1
Lactose Intolerance
1
Coeliac Disease
1
Gastroenteritis
1
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
1
Nasal Blockage
1
Urgent Eye Care
1
Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)
1
Iron Deficiency Anaemia
1
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
1
Children's Health
1
Cough
1
Rickets
1
Childhood Obesity
Occupational Allergy
Blood in Vomit (Haematemesis)
Napkin Dermatitis (Nappy Rash)
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Drug Allergies
Insect or Bee Sting Allergies
Food Provocation (Challenge) Test

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4034425


Education

University of Leeds

Medicine

Graduated 1993


Qualifications

BSc (Hons), MB ChB, MRCP, MRCPCH, PhD

  • Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
  • British Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
  • Medical Defence Union

Languages spoken

  • English

Insurers

  • Aviva Health
  • AXA Health
  • Healix Health Services
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Bupa
  • Cigna
  • Simply Health (Dental)
  • Vitality
  • WPA

Fees

  • New appointment

    £250
  • Follow-up appointment

    £200
*May vary on location

Locations

Spire Leeds Hospital

Jackson Avenue Roundhay, Leeds, United Kingdom, LS8 1NT

4.87(1,026 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
13:00 - 20:00
Saturday
09:00 - 13:00
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
13:00 - 20:00
Saturday
09:00 - 13:00
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital

2 Leighton Street, Leeds, United Kingdom, LS1 3EB

4.88(929 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
09:00 - 13:00
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Spire Edinburgh Hospitals Murrayfield And Shawfair Park

122 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH12 6UD

0.00(0 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
08:00 - 17:00
Sunday
08:00 - 17:00

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Allergies
438
Skin Prick Test
373
1
Food Allergies
273

Contact

Book online

Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Dr Donald Hodge is professional, friendly, and reassuring in his patient interactions; he listens to concerns. He performs thorough paediatric consultations and skin prick tests, delivering clear diagnoses for various conditions. Dr Hodge provides clear action plans, often alleviating parental worry and improving children's conditions, including allergies and eczema. Parents often seek his expertise for food allergies, including cow's milk protein allergy.

5
verified patient
21 Oct 2026

We had a really positive experience with Dr Hodge. He saw our daughter’s eczema and allergy testing. We felt listened to, reassured and confident that our concerns were being taken seriously. Dr Hodge was thorough, knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything clearly, including the test results and the treatment plan. After months of issues my little girl is finally eczema free and are hopeful we can now continue to mange this. Thank you!

5
verified patient
19 Oct 2026

After visiting another dermatologist at the Hull Spire we were left feeling very unheard, not reassured and like we were fobbed off with yet more steroids and no investigation. I pushed for a second opinion and was given the name of Dr Hodge and I’m so relieved we did. He was so thorough, listened to everything we shared, looked at photos of how bad things had got with our little ones skin. He performed an allergy test to rule out our concerns over an allergy and reassured us that we would be safe to use steroids short term in the future. He was brilliant with our son who loves to chat and we left feeling like we had a good plan in place and that we could go back if we were struggling again. Thank you 🙏

5
verified patient
14 Oct 2026

Clear and direct

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
06 Oct 2026

Dr Hodge was kind, professional and patient with our son, and very knowledgeable and reassuring.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
05 Oct 2026

We couldn’t speak more highly of our experience with Dr Hodge. From the moment we met him, he was gentle, engaging, understanding and extremely knowledgeable in his field. We instantly felt at ease, and our child really benefited from the calm and reassuring environment he created. He took the time to listen to our concerns as parents and explained his findings in a clear, informative and easy-to-understand way. At no point did we feel rushed or that our concerns were being dismissed. We were particularly grateful that Dr Hodge was able to accommodate us at such short notice due to how worried I was about the issue. His kindness and understanding made a stressful situation feel much more manageable. It was a genuine pleasure to see a specialist who is not only exceptionally good at what he does, but who also clearly enjoys his work and cares about the children and families he sees. We left feeling reassured, informed and very grateful for the care we received. I honestly couldn’t recommend Dr Hodge highly enough. A fantastic specialist and a lovely person.

5
verified patient
30 Sep 2026

Dr Hodge saw us promptly in his clinic. He had clearly spent a great deal of time reading my son’s medical notes ahead of the consultation which made me feel reassured. He took my concerns very seriously and made me feel listened to and addressed each issue in turn. I left feeling as though he had made a clear plan for my son and I’m very grateful for his time and effort - thank you.

5
verified patient
29 Sep 2026

Dr Hodge is fantastic at what he does . Knowledgeable and compassionate. We are so pleased with the outcome. A great Dr, making a real difference to the lives of his patients.

5
verified patient
23 Sep 2026

Dr Hodge is a reassuring and kind doctor. He put our minds at ease after a couple of scary food reactions whilst weaning our baby. We left feeling reassured and with a clear plan on how to manage the next few months / years. Would highly recommend him.

5
verified patient
20 Sep 2026

Dr Hodge was professional, friendly, and clear when testing our son for allergies and coming up with a management plan. Dr Hodge has a lovely bedside manner, and managed to distract our son from the skin prick testing so well that he didn't even cry! After months of waiting before finding Dr Hodge's clinic, we came away with much needed clarity on the extent of the problem and how to proceed, which we couldn't be more grateful for- and opens up so many more foods to our son where we were previously rather anxious. Thank you Dr Hodge.

5
verified patient
16 Sep 2026

We had been experiencing increasingly worrying allergic reactions to different foods with our 16-month-old little boy and had no idea what was causing them, which was understandably very stressful. The appointment was incredibly helpful, we had plenty of time to explain his reactions, received clear advice and guidance, and allergy testing was carried out there and then, which identified some of the main allergies. The doctor was fantastic with our son and really put him at ease, while also being incredibly patient, reassuring and thorough with us as parents. We now have a clear plan around what to avoid and how to manage his reactions, and it genuinely feels like a huge weight has been lifted off our shoulders. We can now move forward with much more confidence and continue to monitor things with the allergy team.

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Skill Endorsements

Dr Hodge is an excellent paediatrician and an expert in paediatric allergy, with a wealth of experience. He is well liked by families and does thorough assessments. I would highly recommend him for anyone that is seeking allergy advice or treatment for their child.

12 Aug 2026
Endorsed for
Rickets
Paediatric Dermatology

Dr Avanish Tantry

Dr Avanish Tantry

Paediatrician
Is a colleague

Always makes great diagnoses and referrals.

02 Aug 2025
Endorsed for
Skin Prick Test
Allergen Desensitisation

Professor Mike Thomson

Professor Mike Thomson

Paediatrician
Is a colleague
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FAQ

What are Dr Donald Hodge's reviews like?

Dr Donald Hodge's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 772 reviews.

What languages does Dr Donald Hodge speak?

Dr Donald Hodge speaks English

Where is Dr Donald Hodge located?

Dr Donald Hodge primarily practices at Spire Leeds Hospital, located at Jackson Avenue Roundhay, Leeds, United Kingdom, LS8 1NT
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What are Dr Donald Hodge working hours?

Dr Donald Hodge is working Tuesday (08:30 - 17:00), Friday (13:00 - 20:00, 09:00 - 13:00), Saturday (09:00 - 13:00, 08:00 - 17:00), Sunday (08:00 - 17:00)

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