Dr Harriet Gunn

Dr Harriet Gunn is a dedicated Consultant Paediatrician with specialist expertise in paediatric and adolescent endocrinology. She provides comprehensive, compassionate care tailored to the unique physical and developmental needs of infants, children, and young adults. With an empathetic and patient-focused approach, Dr Gunn works closely with families to establish personalised treatment plans that foster healthy development and long-term wellbeing.

Dr Gunn earned her primary medical qualifications with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), alongside a Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc Hons). Advancing her dedication to medical science and academic research, she subsequently completed a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD). She is also a Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH), demonstrating her commitment to maintaining high standards of clinical excellence and continuous professional learning.

Her clinical practice covers a wide spectrum of general paediatrics and specialised endocrine disorders affecting young people. Dr Gunn has particular interest in adolescent health, pubertal development, growth hormone therapies, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). She is experienced in performing specialised endocrine testing and managing complex hormonal conditions, offering thoughtful support as young patients transition through critical developmental milestones.

Alongside her clinical duties, Dr Gunn contributes to clinical research focused on improving treatment outcomes for children and adolescents. Her research interests include growth hormone treatment adherence, biomarker analysis, and adolescent metabolic health. By integrating up-to-date research into her daily practice, Dr Gunn ensures that her patients receive evidence-based and reassuring care.