Paediatrician
London, W4 4HS
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Dr Margarita Burmester is a leading consultant paediatric specialist based in London with over 30 years’ experience who is trained in all aspects of paediatrics. This includes preventative paediatric care, general paediatric care, paediatric cardiac intensive care and paediatric critical care, as well as child development, infant colic, constipation, upper respiratory tract infections and health screening and surveillance.
With a passion for preventing ill health, Dr Burmester is the co-founder and director of the award winning Bright Futures Programme an extensive all-encompassing health surveillance and screening programme for families based on the American Academy of Pediatrics model. This programme is currently available at 77 Wimpole Street and at the Chiswick Medical Centre, where Dr Burmester consults privately, offering paediatric care, child health surveillance, and health check-ups.
Dr Burmester qualified from St Thomas’ Hospital Medical School, University of London, in 1989. Since then, she has worked in Canada at the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children, in the USA at Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard University, and in London at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Dr Burmester was awarded her postgraduate certification in clinical education from King’s College University London in 2016, and has been both a Fellow of the Higher Education Authority and a Member of the Academy of Medical Educators. In addition to her dedicated private practice, Dr Burmester has been a consultant paediatric intensivist at the Royal Brompton Hospital, London since 2002, where she was director of paediatric intensive care from 2009-2023. In 2008, Dr Burmester founded the multiple prize winning patient-safety educational SPRinT (Simulated Interprofessional Team Training) programme at Royal Brompton Hospital, with the objective of enhancing patient care.
Dr Burmester was the President of the Paediatrics and Child Health section of the Royal Society of Medicine from 2018 to 2021, and is a senior lecturer at the National Heart and Lung Institute. She has authored multiple publications, presented at numerous lectures, and has developed patented tools for patient care improvement. Dr Burmester's clinical performance has been recognised nationally through receiving the silver clinical excellence award given to the top 1.8% of all consultants, and she is a co-recipient of a prestigious Wellcome Trust Award.
Following her many quality improvement initiatives, Dr Burmester has been appointed “Q” fellow by the Health Foundation UK.
As paediatrician and mother of three children, Dr Burmester is passionate about prioritising children's futures and understands the importance of maximising children’s health so that they can look forward to the brightest possible future.
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General Medical Council
No. 3332672
Education
MBBS (1989) St Thomas' Medical School
MRCP (UK) 1994
ECFMG (USA) 1997
FRCPCH 2011
PGCert in Clinical Education (2016) King's College University
Memberships
Fellow, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
Member, European Society of Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care
Academy of Medical Educators (MAcadMEd)
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Member of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Q Member, The Heath Foundation
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
32 reviews
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Very friendly and thorough
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I had a consultation with Dr Burmester regarding my baby's weight gain concerns, and had a very positive experience. Dr Burmester addressed all my questions, provided thorough explanations, and left both my wife and I feeling very reassured.
5
We booked an appointment to follow up on a health issue for our baby and were very happy with the high level of care and attention provided by Dr Burmester.
5
We have only ever had 5 star experiences and services when meeting with Dr. Burmester. She has the most amazing bedside manner along with being very knowledgable about dealing with child illnesses and/or concerns. I highly recommend Dr. Burmester!
5
Dr Burmester has been wonderful in her care and assessment of our baby boy (she has looked after him since he was 2 months old). She is super friendly, full of great advice and all of her suggestions have worked out very well for our son. We are extremely grateful for her support.
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Great experience. Very thoughtful and friendly approach
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Very personable and calm.
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Dr Burmester is an excellent professional. She provided quality care to our son and took the time to explore all angles on our case/pertinent specialists referrals, etc…we felt in good hands and I definitely recommend her services.
5
Absolutely fantastic first consultation. Clear, caring and left us feeling as though we were in brilliant hands.
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We would like to highlight Dr Margarita Burmester's professionalism, her empathy and affection in her treatment of children, her interest in not leaving anything unnoticed or unexplained until she is convinced that everything is understood. We would also like to highlight that she dedicatesto the patients the time they need. She transmits confidence in her knowledge and this makes us think that our daughter is in good hands.Thank you, Dra Burmenster.
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Dr Burmester is a senior paediatric consultant with experience from the UK, Canada and USA. She has many years of experience working with very sick children in paediatric intensive care. She has pioneered the Bright Futures Clinic programme of healthcare surveillance in the UK. Dr Burmester is a top clinician and I would recommend her as a kind and listening practitioner who is ready to help you and your child have a bright future.
Dr Martin Gray
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Dr Margarita Burmester's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 32 reviews
What languages does Dr Margarita Burmester speak?
Dr Margarita Burmester speaks English and Greek
Where is Dr Margarita Burmester located?
Dr Margarita Burmester primarily practices at Chiswick Medical Centre, located at Bond House, 347-353 Chiswick High Road, London, United Kingdom, W4 4HS
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What are Dr Margarita Burmester working hours?
Dr Margarita Burmester is working Tuesday (09:00 - 19:00), Thursday (09:00 - 19:00)
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