Dr Dinkar Bakshi
MBBS, MRCPCH, MD(Paed), MSc(ALLERGY), FRCPCHPaediatrics (Pediatrics)
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6 specialists
Subspecialties
- Paediatric (Pediatric) Dermatology
- Paediatric Allergy, Immunology and Infectious Diseases
- Paediatric (Pediatric) Gastroenterology
- Paediatric (Pediatric) Respiratory Medicine
Languages spoken
- English
Registered with
- The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health: 123373
- General Medical Council: 6051748
Consultation fees
New appointment: £250
Follow-up appointment: £200
Practices worked at
Specialist's working hours
About
Dr Dinkar Bakshi is a Consultant in Allergy and Child Health. He runs a popular and busy practice with patients from all parts of the UK, Europe and the Middle East. Dr Bakshi is often asked to give a second opinion and review the management of complex medical problems. Parents/ patients have a warm relationship wih him and are involved in decision making. Dr Bakshi accepts referrals and consults on all acute and chronic medical problems in children. For allergy related problems, Dr Bakshi accepts referrals for both adults and children.
Dr Bakshi is the lead clinician at the WellKid Clinic https://www.wellkidclinic.com and British Allergy Clinic https://www.britishallergyclinic.com , with branches in Harley Street London, Birmingham, Leicester & Nottingham. He completed his specialist training in General Paediatrics in the London Deanery. He completed a 3 year MSc in Allergy at Imperial College London and was awarded Merit Grade.  has trained in the best teaching hospitals including Great Ormond Street Hospital for children, Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals Trust and The Royal London Hospital. He was previously a Consultant General Paediatrician and clinical lead for Allergy at Nottingham Children's Hospital and Honorary Consultant in Allergy at St Mary's Hospital, Imperial College London.  Dr Bakshi is one of the few formally trained allergists in the UK. He is an expert in interpreting skin prick tests/ patch tests, food challenges and allergen desensitisation (immunotherapy). Dr Bakshi has expertise in assessing infant feeding issues, eczema and cows' milk allergy.
Dr Bakshi has participated in many clinical trials, published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, is a Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health and is an accredited examiner for the Diploma in Child Health Examination. He is the editor of The Online Journal of Clinical Audits. Dr Bakshi is frequently invited to deliver talks and chair meetings, both within the UK and in international conferences. https://infantfoodallergy.co.uk/could-it-be-a-food-allergy-identification-and-diagnosis-in-infants-on-demand/ https://www.britishallergyclinic.com
Dr Bakshi has been awarded a certifcate of excellence by Doctify and  https://www.iwantgreatcare.org/doctors/dr-dinkar-bakshi , for excellent patient care based on independently verified feedback.
Procedures
- Skin Prick Test
- Skin Prick Test
- Allergy Blood Tests
- Allergy Blood Tests
- Paediatric (Pediatric) Consultation
- Paediatric (Pediatric) Dermatology
- Allergen Desensitisation
- Allergen Desensitisation
- Allergy Shots (Immunotherapy)
- Allergy Shots (Immunotherapy)
- Assessment for Acquired Head & Skull Deformity
- ECG (Electrocardiogram)
- Food Provocation (Challenge) Test
- Food Provocation (Challenge) Test
- Health Check (Screening)
- Immunisations
- Lung Function / Spirometry
- MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)
- Paediatric Blood Tests
- Paediatric Echocardiography
- Paediatric Epilepsy (Initial Management and Follow-Up)
- Paediatric Imaging
- Travel Vaccinations/Travel Medicine
- Ultrasound
- Vaccination Advice
- Video Consultation
- Well Baby Check
Special interests
- Allergies
- Food Allergies
- Food Allergies
- Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
- Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
- Angioedema (Swelling)
- Angioedema (Swelling)
- Food Intolerance
- Acid Reflux
- Rash
- Urticaria (Hives)
- Constipation
- Stomach / Abdominal Pain
- Cow's Milk Protein Allergy
- Acute Paediatric Disorder
- Allergic Rhinitis (Hayfever)
- Allergic Rhinitis (Hayfever)
- Appendicitis
- Asthma
- Asthma
- Blood in Stool
- Blood in Vomit
- Chest Infection
- Chest Pain
- Chickenpox
- Childhood Obesity
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Paediatric Disorder
- Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis (CRMO)
- Colic
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
- Craniosynostosis
- Delayed Puberty
- Diarrhoea
- Drug Allergies
- Drug Allergies
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Fainting
- Fever
- Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP)
- Fifth Disease
- Gait Abnormalities
- Growing Pains
- Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
- Headache
- Heart Murmurs
- Idiopathic Juvenile Osteoporosis
- In Toeing
- Insect or Bee Sting Allergies
- Insect or Bee Sting Allergies
- Kawasaki Disease
- Lactose Intolerance
- Limb Length Discrepancies
- Napkin Dermatitis (Nappy Rash)
- Nasal Polyps
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Occupational Allergy
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta
- Paediatric (Pediatric) Dizziness & Balance Disorders
- Paediatric (Pediatric) Sepsis & Infection
- Palpitations
- Plagiocephaly (Flat Head Syndrome)
- Positional Skull Deformity
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Reflux and Colic
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
- Reye’s Syndrome
- Rickets
- Sickle Cell Anaemia
- Threadworm
- Troublesome Cough
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
- Weight Gain
- Weight Loss
- Wheezing
- Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Education
Qualifications:
- MBBS
- MSc(ALLERGY) Imperial College London
- MD (Paediatrics)
- MRCPCH
- FRCPCH
Memberships:
- RCPCH: Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
- BSACI: British Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
- EAACI: European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
- WAO: World Allergy Organisation
- BPAIIG: British Paediatric Allergy Immunology and Infection Group
- MDU : Medical Defence Union
Reviews
Peer recommendations
Paediatrics (Pediatrics)
Dr Dinkar Bakshi is well respected and very experience Paediatric Consultant. i have personally known him for many years. He has excellent clinical and interpersonal skills. He sub-speciality interest is Paediatric allergy. I would highly recommend him for any general Paediatric Conditions and Specialist Paediatric Allergy conditions
04-08-2020
Dinkar comes highly recommended. He is a very reliable doctor and his knowledge and skills related to children's disorders are excellent. He is rightly the go-to Doctor for Pediatric allergy and immunology conditions.
Dr Bakshi is a an excellent paediatrician who goes the extra mile for his patients and their families. He is well trained and keep his knowledge up to date. We often look after patients together and I have only had great feedback from families.
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