Dr Erol Gaillard

Dr Erol Gaillard is an accomplished Consultant Paediatrician specialising in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine. He is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to infants, children, and young people affected by respiratory disorders. With an objective and thorough clinical approach, Dr Gaillard conducts detailed medical evaluations to develop individualised management plans that help young patients and their families effectively manage complex respiratory health needs.

Dr Gaillard holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH). In addition to his formal qualifications, he maintains active involvement in international professional societies, including serving as Chair of the European Respiratory Society Paediatric Asthma and Allergy Assembly. His commitment to continuing medical education and clinical research ensures that his practice incorporates the latest evidence-based techniques in child health.

In his clinical practice, Dr Gaillard focuses on the diagnosis and management of severe paediatric asthma, recurrent preschool wheezing, cystic fibrosis, and chronic paediatric lung conditions. He employs advanced diagnostic investigations, including spirometry, fractional exhaled nitric oxide testing, bronchodilator reversibility assessments, and non-invasive lung function monitoring. He also holds a strong interest in airway inflammation, biomarker-stratified treatment strategies, and the impact of environmental air pollution on young patients' respiratory health.

Focusing on child-centred care, Dr Gaillard places clear communication and family education at the heart of his practice. He works collaboratively alongside multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure that each child receives coordinated, empathetic support designed to optimise long-term wellbeing and quality of life.