Dr Karen Ansell

Dr Karen Ansell is a dedicated Consultant Paediatrician who specialises in providing comprehensive medical care for infants, children, and adolescents. Serving as a Clinical Lead for Acute Paediatrics, she is committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred care. Her reassuring and professional approach ensures that young patients and their families feel supported and informed throughout their healthcare journey.

With a strong focus on acute and general paediatric medicine, Dr Ansell has developed significant clinical expertise in paediatric epilepsy and neurology. Her clinical interests also encompass developmental disorders, paediatric infectious diseases, and preventative healthcare. She is actively involved in clinical governance, medical education, and research, contributing to national studies on childhood vision impairment and developmental encephalopathies to help advance paediatric care standards.

Dr Ansell is fully registered with the General Medical Council and is on the Specialist Register for Paediatrics. She holds the Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH), reflecting her advanced training and dedication to the specialty. To ensure the highest standards of safety and care, she maintains active certifications in Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) and Level 3 Safeguarding Children.