Dr Helen Cox
MBChB FRCP FRCPCH MD(Ldn)
Paediatrician
41 years of experience
London, SW5 0TU
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36 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)
36 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr Stefan Studnik, Dr Krishna Soondrum and 2 other professionals
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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
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 3370386
Royal College of Physicians
No. 17081
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
Consultation fees
- New appointment: £340
- Follow-up appointment: £300
Insurers
- Bupa
- AXA Health
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Simply Health (Dental)
- Healix Health Services
- The Exeter
- Cigna
- WPA
- Aviva Health
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Dr Helen Cox is kind and provides clear explanations, putting both children and parents at ease during consultations. She offers thorough evaluations for paediatric allergies, covering various nut allergies and eczema, and performs food challenges, with her expertise building family confidence and leading to rapid improvements in patient conditions. Some patients mention appointments starting late or a long wait for follow-up, with requests for more detailed aftercare information in some instances. Common themes across her specialist work include children's and food allergies, plus asthma.
A sincere thank you to Dr Cox for being ever so understanding and taking a real interest in our son's wellbeing. She absolutely understood him, she made us feel at ease from the very start of the appointment and we felt in very good hands. She was 'spot on' with her allergy diagnosis and explained the treatment very well to us. It was also very refreshing that she took such a holistic approach and addressed other areas of our son's health and wellbeing and helped us 'fill in the gaps', this is truly appreciated.
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Dr Cox is great! We’ve booked a follow up appointment.
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Punctual, polite, clear and helpful
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Everything run smoothly and on time and I was happy with the feedback I was given
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My daughter suffers with bad eczema. We had already been reviewed by 2 private dermatologists and the consultations were disappointing but Dr Cox took the time to review, explain the condition and gave us a clear plan. Thank you!
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Dr Cox is an outstanding clinician. Kind, caring and very good at explaining.
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Thank you, Dr Cox; for very detailed assessment and explanations about our young kid's allergies.
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We've had a very positive experience with Dr. Cox who has diagnosed our children's various nut allergies and arranged food challenges to better understand the severity of reaction. The appointments with Dr. Cox are extremely thorough and thoughtful, and have provided us as a family with confidence and understanding about our children's allergies. She provides very personalised care to the individual child and their unique allergic reactions. Dr. Cox was highly recommended to us many years ago by a family with severe allergies, and I have recommended her repeatedly to others as well.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. I am so pleased I was able to provide a clear understanding for you and your family and thank you for the recommendations, much appreciated
Dr Cox takes an holistic view of the issue and thanks to her expertise our daughter has stayed well since we met 15 months ago. She’s listens carefully and is friendly to both children and accompanying adults.
Thank you for taking the time to feed back. I am so pleased your daughter is still well and am sure she will continue to be so
We have been going to Dr Cox for many years. She has been fantastic about monitoring our son’s allergies and providing helpful feedback regarding next steps.
Thank you for your kind feedback. I am very pleased I have been able to help your son and will continue to do so
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
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What are Dr Helen Cox's reviews like?
Dr Helen Cox's overall patient rating is 4.9 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 42 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
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Dr Helen Cox is working Monday (09:00 - 17:00), Tuesday (09:00 - 17:00), Wednesday (09:00 - 17:00)
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