Dr Kate Irwin

Dr Kate Irwin is a highly dedicated Consultant Paediatrician who provides expert medical care for infants, children, and young people. She specialises in general paediatrics alongside dedicated care for childhood neurological conditions, particularly paediatric epilepsy. Known for her compassionate and patient-centred approach, Dr Irwin is committed to supporting young patients and their families through accurate diagnosis, tailored treatment, and compassionate long-term care.

Dr Irwin completed her undergraduate medical training at the Royal London Hospital, qualifying with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in 1994. She went on to undertake extensive postgraduate paediatric training within the London Deanery. In 1997, she attained Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH), and she has also completed focused clinical research in paediatric epilepsy.

In her clinical practice, Dr Irwin manages a wide range of general paediatric conditions as well as complex seizure disorders and neurodisabilities. She has taken on key leadership roles in secondary care paediatric epilepsy services and actively engages in regional clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives aimed at advancing paediatric care standards and reducing waiting times for young patients.

Dr Irwin believes in a collaborative, holistic approach to child healthcare, working alongside multidisciplinary specialist teams to ensure each patient receives coordinated and well-rounded management. She prioritises clear, empathetic communication with parents and carers to empower families and promote the overall health, development, and well-being of every child under her care.