Dr Sonal Kansra
MBBS, MD, MRCPCH
Paediatrician
28 years of experience
Sheffield, S10 3BR
8 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Professor Mike Thomson, Dr Anirban Maitra and 1 other professional
28 years of experience
Sheffield, S10 3BR
8 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Professor Mike Thomson, Dr Anirban Maitra and 1 other professional
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About Dr Sonal Kansra
Dr Sonal Kansra is a consultant paediatrician at BMI Thornbury Hospital and Sheffield Children's Hospital. He specialises in airway and breathing disorders with a particular interest in asthma, chronic cough,recurrent chest infections ,respiratory allergies, aero-digestive disorders, obstructive sleep apnoea, and cystic fibrosis. Dr Kansra is the current lead of the difficult to treat asthma service at Sheffield Children's Hospital.
He first qualified in 2000 with an MBBS before going on to achieve an MD in paediatrics in 2003. Following this, Dr Kansra spent time training at a number of prestigious institutions, including Great Ormond Street Hospital and Nottingham University Hospital. Following this, he undertook a CCT in Paediatrics and Paediatric Respiratory Medicine.
Dr Kansra is an active researcher who has publications in a number of journals and has spoken at national and international meetings. Dr Kansra is the president of the British Paeditric Respiratory Society (BPRS).He is also active in medical education and is a co-opted member on the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health Respiratory CSAC committee.Dr Kansra is also a member of the European Respiratory Society's Paeditric HERMES examination committee.
Subspecialties
- Paediatric Respiratory Medicine
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6080997
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
No. 202695
Education
University of Delhi
Medicine
Graduated 1998
Qualifications
- MBBS, Delhi University - 2000
- MD Pediatrics, PGIMER India - 2003
- MRCPCH UK 2006
- CESR/CP Paediatrics with subspeciality recognition in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine
Memberships:
- Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
- British Paediatric Respiratory Society
- European Respiratory Society
Languages spoken
- English
- Punjabi
- Urdu
Consultation fees
- New appointment: £210
- Follow-up appointment: £100
Insurers
- Aviva Health
- Vitality
- Healix Health Services
- Cigna
- AXA Health
- WPA
- Bupa Fee Assured
Location
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312 Fulwood Rd, Sheffield, United Kingdom, S10 3BR
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Dr Sonal Kansra is consistently described as knowledgeable, thorough, and helpful. He listens to concerns and is good with children, making them comfortable during consultations. Dr Kansra provides clear explanations and develops detailed action plans. These reviews commonly focus on paediatric consultations for respiratory medicine, particularly concerning troublesome cough and asthma.
Dr Kansra was extremely polite and very informative giving the information and his views on what he thinks is required treatment wise for my son. His bed side manner was amazing with myself husband and both kids.
Thank you so much for your kind words It was a pleasure meeting you all, and I'm glad I could provide some clarity on the path forward for your son.
Dr Sonal Kansra was excellent and professional.
Thank you for your kind feedback
Dr Kansra is a lovely doctor who is extremely knowledgeable and helpful.
Could not rate Dr Kansas highly enough. After not being listened to by numerous healthcare professionals I sought out a specialist in childhood asthma. Dr Kansra listened to me fully, was extremely knowledgeable and thorough. We now have a plan of action to improve my sons condition and feel so much more positive.
Very happy we found Dr Kansra, he was very thorough, kind and professional in our appointment. After searching for a paediatric respiratory specialist we are so glad we travelled and chose him, he listened to everything we had to say and now have a detailed plan of what to do for our little boy. Thank you!
Dr Sonal was fantastic. An expert to take a fresh look at my daughter and her symptoms. His wealth of understanding and thorough investigation gave us a new perspective. His manner was warm and welcoming and made my daughter feel very comfortable. Would highly recommend.
Dr Kansra was very thorough and detailed during our consultation. He was clear in his explanations and the plan moving forwards.
Dr Sanal is one of the best Doctor I ever met, he's very accommodating, good in explanation. He was nice to a point that my son was so relaxed with him. I will definitely recommend him to friends and family members and will choose him anytime. Highly appreciate him.
Made my child feel very comfortable and the centre of the consultation
Attentive , listened well and then homed in well on key criteria . Took time to review information given and checked understanding
Endorsements
An outstanding paediatric respiratory consultant whose opinion I trust and seek out.
02 Aug 2025
Professor Mike Thomson
PaediatricianI have known Dr. Sonal Kansra for a while, and he is a colleague of mine. He currently works as a Consultant in Pediatric Respiratory Medicine at Sheffield Children's Hospital, where I completed my specialist training. Dr. Sonal Kansra is a thorough and excellent clinician, and he is compassionate and caring. I would have no hesitation in recommending him.
27 May 2024
Dr Anirban Maitra
PaediatricianDr Kansra is an excellent respiratory paediatric consultant. He has sound clinical knowledge and has an expertise in a wide range of respiratory diseases in children. . He is a conscientious, hard-working, knowledgeable respiratory physician. I have had several positive feedback from his patients and have absolutely no hesitation in referring my patience, to Dr Kansra.
27 May 2024
Dr. Abraham Neduvamkunnil
Paediatrician
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What are Dr Sonal Kansra's reviews like?
Dr Sonal Kansra's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 36 reviews.
What languages does Dr Sonal Kansra speak?
Dr Sonal Kansra speaks English, Punjabi and Urdu
Where is Dr Sonal Kansra located?
Dr Sonal Kansra primarily practices at Thornbury Hospital (part of Circle Health Group), located at 312 Fulwood Rd, Sheffield, United Kingdom, S10 3BR
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Dr Sonal Kansra is working Tuesday (17:30 - 20:00)
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