Dr Kevin Southern

Dr Kevin Southern is a distinguished Consultant Paediatrician and Professor of Child Health who specialises in paediatric respiratory medicine. He provides compassionate, family-centred care for infants, children, and young people presenting with a broad spectrum of childhood respiratory conditions. His clinical practice focuses on ensuring young patients receive accurate, evidence-based diagnoses alongside tailored management plans to support their overall health and development.

Specialising in paediatric lung health, Dr Southern possesses a dedicated interest in cystic fibrosis, newborn bloodspot screening, and chronic respiratory disorders. He has led major national and international research studies to refine antibiotic therapies, minimise treatment burdens for young patients, and improve diagnostic strategies for infants. By bringing the latest clinical advancements into everyday practice, Dr Southern offers reassuring guidance and support to families navigating complex childhood conditions.

Dr Southern completed his comprehensive medical education in the United Kingdom and holds high-level professional qualifications in child health. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health in 1992. In addition, he is a Fellow of the European Cystic Fibrosis Society and an active Member of the British Paediatric Respiratory Society. Over the course of his career, he has held prominent leadership positions on national clinical boards and served as an editor for international evidence-based medical reviews.