Dr Helen Cox
MBChB FRCP FRCPCH MD(Ldn)
41 years of experience
London, SW5 0TU
(+1 more)
40 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr Stefan Studnik, Dr Krishna Soondrum and 2 other professionals
41 years of experience
London, SW5 0TU
(+1 more)
40 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr Stefan Studnik, Dr Krishna Soondrum and 2 other professionals
Areas of expertise
Contact
Book
About Dr Helen Cox
Dr Helen Cox is recognised as one of London's leading consultants in paediatric allergy. She has extensive experience in treating children with a wide range of allergic diseases, including food allergy, skin allergies (eczema and urticaria), asthma, hay fever, inhalant and gastrointestinal allergies. During the consultation, she adopts a multi-system approach to diagnosis and management, addressing all manifestations of the suspected allergy to optimise clinical outcomes. She has a particular interset in managing children with severe eczema and multiple food allergy. Allergy skin prick testing and/or blood tests, in addition to lung function testing, are carried out within the consultation. Oral food challenge testing and drug provocation testing are offered where needed for diagnostic clarity. She provides both injectable and sublingual immunotherapy for the treatment of allergic rhinitis and asthma and has set up a service based at BUPA Cromwell offering oral immunotherapy (OIT) to a wide range of foods inclusing nuts and sesame in a safe environment. She was previously lead clinician at St Mary's Hospital and helped develop and lead the clinical section of the Imperial Allergy MSC for many years. She was one of the authors on the NICE guideline for eczema and has worked closely with the RCPCH developing training pathways and clinical courses in food allergy and eczema.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
- Paediatric allergy
- Paediatric immunology
- Food allergy
- Anaphylaxis
- Atopic eczema
- Assessment of food allergy in eczema
- Asthma
- Hay fever/ allergic rhinitis
- Immunotherapy for hayfever
- Oral immunotherapy (OIT)
- Urticaria
- Drug allergy
Subspecialties
- Paediatric Allergy, Immunology and Infectious Diseases
Areas of expertise
Click the bar to read reviews or skill endorsements
Registered with
Royal College of Physicians
No. 17081
General Medical Council
No. 3370386
Education
University of Cape Town
Medicine
Graduated 1985
Qualifications
- University of Cape Town Medical School, South Africa
- Paediatric training at Great Ormond Street Hospital and Guy's London
- MD in the genetics of eczema, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford and University of London
- Accreditation in respiratory paediatrics
Languages spoken
- English
Insurers
- Bupa
- AXA Health
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Simply Health (Dental)
- Healix Health Services
- The Exeter
- Cigna
- WPA
- Aviva Health
Fees
New appointment
£340Follow-up appointment
£300
Locations
Cromwell Hospital
164-178 Cromwell Rd, London, United Kingdom, SW5 0TU
Opening hours
Facilities
Opening hours
Facilities
Chiswick Outpatients
Bond House, 347-353 Chiswick High Road, London, United Kingdom, W4 4HS
Opening hours
Facilities
Areas of expertise
Contact
Book
Reviews
AI Review Summary
This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews
Dr Helen Cox is kind, clear, and helpful. She gives thorough care and explains conditions. Her good diagnoses bring relief to young patients. Dr Cox helps with allergies, eczema, asthma, and hayfever.
Dr Cox was very efficient and clear. She covered off all our questions and was excellent at addressing my son’s allergies requirements in a practical and age-aware way. Immensely helpful.
The doctor took the time to investigate my child’s allergies in detail and kindly explained the next steps and the possibility of outgrowing them. I was feeling very anxious, but the doctor’s advice and reassurance helped me feel much more at ease. Although we had an interpreter because we are not English speakers, the doctor spoke slowly and patiently, which made me feel that they genuinely cared about us and understood our concerns. I really appreciated their kindness and thoughtful approach.
Thank you so much for the positive feedback. I am very pleased that you feel reassured and more at ease. Our aim is to help both the child and the parents, so it made me happy to read this, thank you
Always just analysis of the situation for both of my kids and efficient treatment was prescribed. High recommend Dr Cox
Thank you for your feedback and your recommendation, it is much appreciated. I will see you soon
Dr. Cox was incredibly knowledgable and made me feel like we will get onto a track where we can solve for my daughters eating.
Many thanks for your positive feedback, I am pleased I could help
We were able to set up an appointment with Dr Cox at short notice thanks to effort from her brilliant secretary Natalie. The appointment with Dr Cox was brilliant and we had all our questions about our son’s possible allergy to nuts answered. He was tested to confirm he didn’t have any allergies and then we were provided with a plan to reintroduce nuts into his diet and general advice around allergen introduction. Dr Cox has reinstalled my confidence when it comes to weaning my son.
Thank you very much for taking the time to write this review. I am so pleased you have had such a positive experience and that your confidence is reinstalled.
Super professional
Thank you very much for your feedback, I am pleased you had a good experience
Explains really well
Thank you for your feedback, I am very pleased you have had a good experience
Dr Cox was very good and thorough and I would recommend her to family and friends especially when it comes to allergies
Thank you so much for your feedback and thank you for your recommendations, much appreciated
We were perhaps not expecting the appointment to last as long (>3hrs altogether with some short delays between initial consultation, skin prick testing, spirometry, results explanation etc), so it was difficult to plan for parking. Would be sensible for this to be highlighted as a possibility at the time of booking
Thank you for taking the time to feed back. Apologies that the appointment took longer than you were expecting. Timings can be unpredictable however I will speak to my team about communicating this to patients
Dr Cox is extremely competent and helped us get to the bottom of our concern
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so pleased I was able to help
Skill Endorsements
excellent clinican. Parents were very impressed by her bedside manner
17 Nov 2025DS
Dr Stefan Studnik
PaediatricianDr Helen Cox is an extremely competent paediatric allergist. She is a strong communicator and is easily approachable. I greatly value her expertise.
29 Sep 2025
Dr Krishna Soondrum
PaediatricianAn excellent paediatric opinion specialising in allergy and always makes very appropriate referrals.
02 Aug 2025
Professor Mike Thomson
PaediatricianDr Cox has many years of experience and excellent knowledge of the latest research. She offers a wonderful patient centred approach and has excellent communication skills. The biggest complement is when my sister had a daughter with severe eczema and food allergy and my number one recommendation was Dr Cox.
22 Mar 2025
Dr. Gary Stiefel
Paediatrician
Get to know Dr Helen Cox
Find out more on the Doctify Health hub for Dr Helen Cox's specialty, Paediatrics.
FAQ
What are Dr Helen Cox's reviews like?
Dr Helen Cox's overall patient rating is 4.93 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 58 reviews.
What languages does Dr Helen Cox speak?
Dr Helen Cox speaks English
Where is Dr Helen Cox located?
Dr Helen Cox primarily practices at Cromwell Hospital, located at 164-178 Cromwell Rd, London, United Kingdom, SW5 0TU
See more locations
What are Dr Helen Cox working hours?
Dr Helen Cox is working Monday (09:00 - 17:00), Tuesday (09:00 - 17:00), Wednesday (09:00 - 17:00)
Find where Dr Helen Cox operates today
Does Dr Helen Cox accept new patients?
Dr Helen Cox generally accepts new patients.
Get in touch with this specialist to enquire as a new patient