Dr Donald Hodge
Paediatrician
Leeds, LS1 3EB
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30 years of experience
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30 years of experience
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Dr Hodge is a Consultant in Paediatric Allergy and General Paediatrics and leads a very busy NHS practice in Leeds which provides all the paediatric allergy secondary care for Leeds and additionally provides a tertiary allergy service for Yorkshire.
Dr Hodge personally sees thousands of patients with allergic disease a year which provides him with a wealth of experience in the presentation of and treatment for food allergies (common foods including dairy, egg, fish, wheat) allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (hayfever – grass pollen, tree pollen, house dust mite), eczema, asthma and idiopathic urticaria (chronic hives).
- Dr Hodge also has a depth of knowledge in many common paediatric medical problems due to the large number of young patients he sees each year. These include gastroesophageal reflux, constipation, weight issues, heart murmurs, recurrent infections, lymphadenopathy, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, colic and urinary tract infections.
Dr. Hodge offers a very detailed initial consultation that attempts to take into consideration all environmental factors that are relevant to diagnosis. Beyond allergy testing this involves looking at the patient's diet, family history and other genetic factors, plus a review of other atopic comorbidity. Treatments plans are shared with parents, schools and other caretakers and include a detailed document outlining the emergency medical management in the event of future accidental allergic reactions.
Dr Hodge is also able to offer immunotherapy treatment if required.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments- Allergy testing
- Paediatric medicine
- Skin Prick Testing
- Food allergy
- Asthma
- Eczema
- Urticaria
- Immunotherapy – sublingual desensitisation for grass pollen allergy
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Allergies (22%)
- Skin Prick Test (19%)
- Food Allergies (14%)
- Paediatric Consultation (10%)
- Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) (9%)
- Others (24%)
Subspecialties
- Paediatric Dermatology
- Paediatric Allergy, Immunology and Infectious Diseases
- Paediatric Gastroenterology
- Paediatric Respiratory Medicine
All conditions and treatments
- Allergies
- Food Allergies
- Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
- Cow's Milk Protein Allergy
- Reflux and Colic
- Food Intolerance
- Allergic Rhinitis (Hayfever)
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Asthma
- Skin Prick Test
- Paediatric Consultation
- Paediatric Dermatology
- Video Consultation
- Allergy Blood Tests
- Allergen Desensitisation
- Allergy Shots (Immunotherapy)
- Food Provocation (Challenge) Test
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 4034425
Qualifications
BSc (Hons), MB ChB, MRCP, MRCPCH, PhD
- Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
- British Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
- Medical Defence Union
languages spoken
- English
consultation fees
- New appointment: £220
- Follow-up appointment: £180
insurers
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Simply Health
- Healix
- Bupa
- WPA
- Cigna
- Aviva Health
- Vitality Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
Location
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2 Leighton Street, Leeds, United Kingdom, LS1 3EB
2 Leighton Street, Leeds, United Kingdom, LS1 3EB
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Jackson Avenue Roundhay, Leeds, United Kingdom, LS8 1NT
Jackson Avenue Roundhay, Leeds, United Kingdom, LS8 1NT
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
440 reviews
5
Dr Hodge was very informative and supportive. My daughter was at ease and I feel he reviewed all our concerns appropriately. Very happy with the consultation
5
Dr Hodge was very reassuring, and clear about how best to proceed with my child's allergies. He was very personable and open to answering all of my questions. Great experience and would definitely recommend to other parents who have children with allergies.
5
We visited Dr Hodge with our 6 month old son. Overall the experience was positive. Dr Hodge was very friendly, reassuring and answered all the questions that we needed. I thought his consultation was thorough and we would definitely recommend him.
5
Dr Hodge is very friendly, the appointment did not feel rushed and he took the time to listen to our concerns and explained everything in great detail. Thank you
5
Dr Hodge took the time to explain to answer any questions and put my child at ease Expertise was evident
5
We visited Dr hodge with one of my twins when we were in a very hard time as a family. He reassured us and helped her improve very quickly. We were so grateful to him. We’ve since returned for his support in her growth. He’s listen to our concerns and given us a plan which have once again massively reassured our family.
5
Really good experience. Very informative and thorough which left me feeling a lot happier. Felt like Austin’s issue was being taken seriously for the first time as he’s been a frustrating journey so far.
5
I brought my 9 month old baby to see Dr Hodge due to suspected allergies. I can honestly say that I have never left an appointment feeling more reassured and at ease than I did after I saw Dr Hodge. He was friendly, helpful and even gave advice with other concerns we had. I would happily see Dr Hodge again if it was needed for either of my children.
5
Excellent, experienced paediatrician, makes you and your child feel at ease.
5
Dr Donald is a very kind lovely person .We feel very comfortable talking to him .He has always been honest and open . He seems to be very knowledgable and this is why we have returned to him for advice on a numerous occasions .
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Dr Donald Hodge's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 440 reviews
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Dr Donald Hodge speaks English
Where is Dr Donald Hodge located?
Dr Donald Hodge primarily practices at Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital, located at 2 Leighton Street, Leeds, United Kingdom, LS1 3EB
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Dr Donald Hodge is working Tuesday (08:30 - 17:00), Friday (09:00 - 13:00, 13:00 - 20:00), Saturday (09:00 - 13:00)
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