Dr Krishnamurthy Ukkadam

Dr Krishnamurthy Ukkadam is an experienced Consultant Paediatrician who specialises in general and neurodevelopmental paediatrics. Working with children, adolescents, and their families, she provides comprehensive clinical assessments and personalised care plans for a wide range of developmental, physical, and behavioural health needs. Dr Ukkadam is dedicated to delivering objective, reassuring, and family-centred care designed to support young patients through every stage of their growth and development.

In her clinical practice, Dr Ukkadam possesses extensive expertise in diagnosing and managing neurodevelopmental conditions, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, global developmental delay, cerebral palsy, and dyspraxia. She also supports young people with intellectual impairments and special educational needs, offering structured developmental evaluations and ongoing clinical guidance. In addition to her general paediatric work, her scope of practice includes conducting safeguarding medical assessments and serving as a Medical Advisor for fostering and adoption services.

Dr Ukkadam completed her primary medical education, earning her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), before undertaking comprehensive postgraduate training in paediatric medicine. She is a Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH), demonstrating her dedication to maintaining rigorous standards of clinical excellence and staying at the forefront of child health developments.