Dr Ravi Kumar
MBBS, FRCPCH (UK), PG cert medical education
37 years of experience
Berkshire, RG1 6NS
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by Dr Krishna Soondrum
37 years of experience
Berkshire, RG1 6NS
(+1 more)
7 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr Krishna Soondrum
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About Dr Ravi Kumar
Dr. Ravi Kumar is a highly experienced Consultant Paediatrician with more than 2 decades of experience as a consultant and a further 14 years of Paediatric experience prior to that. His expertise includes the diagnosis and management of a wide range of paediatric conditions as listed below
Dr. Kumar practises privately at Spire Dunedin Hospital on Bath Road in Reading, where he offers his expertise in general paediatrics. He received his specialist registrar training in the Oxford Deanery and joined the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in Reading as a Consultant Paediatrician in 2002.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Kumar is passionate about education and training in the field of paediatrics. Over the last 18 years, he has held various roles in education and training. He has also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education and he teaches medical students from Southampton & Oxford Medical schools. He is an advanced life support instructor. He serves as a Senior Royal College Examiner for MRCPCH for Paediatric Trainees. His dedication to paediatric care and education makes him a respected figure in his field.
Dr Ravi Kumar is happy to see anyone who is under 17 years of age with general paediatric problems.
Areas of expertise
- Gastro oesophageal Reflux disease, Cow's Milk Protein Allergy, Blood In Stools, Constipation, Loose stools, colic, Food Intolerance, Lactose Intolerance , reccurent abdominal pain
- Reccurent respiratory infections / Chest Infections, wheezing, chestiness, Asthma, noisy breathing/ Chest deformities
- Dizziness, syncope (loss of consciousness), palpitations, chest pain, heart murmurs, Kawasaki Disease
- Seizures, any neurological concerns
- Unusual skull shapes in infants
- Gait Abnormalities, Growing Pains, Vit D deficiency Rickets
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
- Excess Weight Gain, Weight Loss
- Child Development - initial assessment and appropriate referrals
- Any other General paediatric problems
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 4458872
Education
Berhampur University
Medicine
Graduated 1988
Qualifications
MB BS 1988 Berhampur University
FRCPCH, Royal College of Paediatrics UK
Postgraduate certificate in Medical education
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Languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
- Oriya
- Telugu
Insurers
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Simply Health (Dental)
- AXA Health
- WPA
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Cigna
- Aviva Health
- Vitality
- Healix Health Services
- Bupa
Fees
New appointment
£250.00Follow-up appointment
£150.00
Locations
Spire Dunedin Hospital
16 Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom, RG1 6NS
Royal Berkshire Hospital Private
London Road, Reading, United Kingdom, RG1 5AN
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AI Review Summary
This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews
Dr Ravi Kumar is friendly, thorough, and caring with patients. He puts children and their parents at ease. Dr Kumar explains complex information and involves children during examinations for conditions such as reflux, constipation, and abdominal pain. Patients value his effective treatment plans for paediatric and gastrointestinal health concerns.
Dr Kumar was really welcoming and made my daughter and I feel at ease. He explained everything really well and the appointment didn’t feel rushed. Overall a really good experience.
Super knowledgeable, professional, friendly and accessible. Has helped diagnose my little one with a serious and rare condition. Instrumental in her quick assessment and treatment.
We brought our 8-year-old son to see Dr Ravi Kumar for ongoing neck pain that had been troubling him since April. From the moment we walked into the room, Dr Ravi Kumar made us feel comfortable with his professionalism, kindness, and warm approach. The rapport he built with our son immediately helped him feel less nervous and more at ease during the consultation. Dr Ravi Kumar went the extra mile by thoroughly checking on other health concerns we had, not just the neck pain. This gave us great reassurance, especially after months of going back and forth with our GP and struggling to get appointments and referrals to NHS paediatric services. We cannot recommend Dr Ravi Kumar highly enough. His experience, compassion, and willingness to listen and take the time to address both the child’s and the parents’ concerns truly set him apart. If you’re a parent looking for a knowledgeable and caring paediatrician who goes above and beyond to put both children and their families at ease, Dr Ravi Kumar is an excellent choice. Thank you, Dr Ravi Kumar, for your exceptional care and dedication.
I can not express enough how grateful I am to have had the appointment with dr kumar was so good with my daughter and really understood our concerns Would highly recommend
Very friendly and informative, great with child and made her feel at ease
Dr Ravi understood exactly how we were feeling and what we wanted regarding the problem. He was very concise on what steps to take going forward and provided us with the relevant information we required. I'm very happy with the service he provided.
Dr Ravi set our minds at ease about our child. He was professional, knowledgable and amazing. His advice and guidance has helped us as a family immensely. Top Doctor
Dr Kumar was very efficient and explained my baby's heart diagnosis clearly. He was patient and kind throughout the scan, even though my baby was moving around a lot. He interacted with him and made the appointment a positive experience. We are very grateful for his care.
It was great, kids felt comfortable and the explanation was reassuring. Would recommend.
Skill Endorsements
Dr Ravi Kumar is an outstanding general paediatrician. He is meticulous in assessment, compassionate with families and highly collaborative in multidisciplinary care. I rate his clinical judgment and thoughtful management plans. He is an excellent colleague and families consistently speak highly of him.
07 Oct 2025
Dr Krishna Soondrum
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What are Dr Ravi Kumar's reviews like?
Dr Ravi Kumar's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 251 reviews.
What languages does Dr Ravi Kumar speak?
Dr Ravi Kumar speaks English, Hindi, Oriya and Telugu
Where is Dr Ravi Kumar located?
Dr Ravi Kumar primarily practices at Spire Dunedin Hospital, located at 16 Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom, RG1 6NS
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What are Dr Ravi Kumar working hours?
Dr Ravi Kumar is working Wednesday (08:30 - 17:00)
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