Dr Drusilla Ferdinand

Dr Drusilla Ferdinand is a dedicated Consultant Paediatrician who provides expert clinical care for infants, children, and young people. Operating across acute and outpatient settings, Dr Ferdinand serves as a senior medical practitioner, overseeing comprehensive paediatric assessments and diagnostic management pathways. Her patient-centred approach ensures that young patients and their families receive compassionate, tailored medical care during both urgent admissions and routine consultations.

With sub-speciality interests in Paediatric Allergy and Paediatric Gastroenterology, Dr Ferdinand manages a broad range of childhood allergic and gastrointestinal conditions. Her clinical focus encompasses the diagnosis and management of childhood asthma, eczema, food allergies, rhinitis, urticaria, angioedema, and anaphylaxis. Additionally, she holds extensive experience in acute paediatric care, managing acute respiratory infections, wheeze, seizures, and other urgent childhood illnesses.

Alongside her clinical duties, Dr Ferdinand actively contributes to medical education, professional development, and clinical governance. She has served as a College Tutor and Medical Lead, organising educational initiatives and multi-disciplinary study events focused on paediatric allergy, asthma, and atopy. Through her involvement in establishing structured clinical pathways and training healthcare staff, she remains committed to driving high standards of care and continually improving the healthcare journey for children and young people.