Dr Elizabeth Breen

Dr Elizabeth Breen is a highly regarded Consultant Paediatrician who specialises in child healthcare. With a compassionate and reassuring approach, she is dedicated to providing comprehensive care to infants, children, and young people. Her clinical practice spans general paediatrics and neonatal medicine, where she has a particular interest in the follow-up and management of babies requiring oxygen support. Dr Breen is committed to applying a biopsychosocial approach to paediatric care, ensuring that the physical, psychological, and social needs of each child and their family are fully addressed.

Throughout her career, Dr Breen has developed significant expertise in managing complex paediatric conditions. Her areas of clinical interest include childhood epilepsy, febrile convulsions, and cystic fibrosis. She has contributed to the development of clinical pathways for the management of children with febrile seizures and has co-authored research on therapeutic strategies for cystic fibrosis. Additionally, she works closely with multidisciplinary teams, including Specialist Nurses and other healthcare professionals, to deliver coordinated and high-quality care for children with neurological impairments and chronic respiratory infections.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr Breen is actively involved in medical research and clinical trials aimed at improving paediatric healthcare outcomes. She has served as a Principal Investigator for major clinical trials, including studies investigating treatments for steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome in children and the use of prophylactic antibiotics to prevent chest infections in children with neurological impairments. Through her dedication to continuous professional development and clinical research, Dr Breen ensures that her patients benefit from the latest advancements in paediatric medicine.