Dr John Somarib

Dr John Somarib is a dedicated Consultant Paediatrician specialising in Community Paediatrics and Neurodisability. Serving as a Clinical Lead in child health, he provides comprehensive, compassionate, and family-centred care for children and young people facing a broad spectrum of developmental, physical, and neurodevelopmental challenges. Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams alongside speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists, Dr Somarib ensures every young patient receives a thorough evaluation and a personalised care plan designed to support their ongoing growth and health.

Dr Somarib holds full registration with the General Medical Council and possesses recognised postgraduate qualifications and specialist college memberships in Paediatrics. His background encompasses extensive clinical training in child development and complex neurodisability care. Beyond his daily patient commitments, Dr Somarib plays an active role in clinical audit projects, healthcare governance, and the education and supervision of junior doctors and medical students, helping to foster high clinical standards across paediatric care.

Clinically, Dr Somarib focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and long-term management of neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, learning disabilities, and cerebral palsy. He leads dedicated clinics for child development, coordinates multidisciplinary diagnostic pathways, and carries out health evaluations for looked-after children and adoption medicals. Dr Somarib is committed to maintaining a reassuring and supportive atmosphere where families feel thoroughly guided, informed, and confident at every stage of their child's developmental journey.