Dr Lawrence Armstrong

Dr Lawrence Armstrong is a highly regarded Consultant Paediatrician and Clinical Director of Children's Services, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to infants, children, and young people. With a reassuring and patient-centred approach, he focuses on ensuring that every child receives the best possible medical support tailored to their unique developmental and physical needs. His leadership in paediatric services reflects a deep commitment to clinical excellence and the continuous improvement of healthcare delivery for young patients and their families.

In his clinical practice, Dr Armstrong manages a broad spectrum of general paediatric conditions. He has a particular clinical interest in paediatric gastroenterology, with extensive experience in the management of paediatric inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. He is passionate about delivering advanced treatments locally, reducing the need for families to travel long distances for specialised care. His expertise also extends to bowel management and paediatric rheumatology, ensuring a comprehensive approach to complex childhood illnesses.

Alongside his clinical duties, Dr Armstrong is actively involved in medical education and clinical research. He plays a key role in training and supervising resident doctors, helping to shape the future of paediatric medicine. His research contributions are widely recognised, with publications focusing on paediatric gut health, inflammatory bowel disease treatments, and maternal immunisation programmes for respiratory syncytial virus. Earlier in his career, his dedication to the field was highlighted when he was awarded the prestigious Oman Craig Trophy by the Scottish Paediatric Society.