Dr Louise Leven

Dr Louise Leven is an empathetic Consultant Paediatrician and Consultant Neonatologist who provides expert, specialist medical care for newborns, premature infants, and young children. Understanding that early clinical intervention and continuous developmental support are vital to a child's health, she collaborates closely with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver holistic patient care. Her professional approach focuses on providing clear guidance and reassuring support to families during critical periods of medical treatment.

Dr Leven completed her specialist clinical training in neonatal medicine in Glasgow and Melbourne. Demonstrating a steadfast commitment to clinical governance and safety standards, she completed the Scottish Quality and Safety Fellowship. She holds professional membership with the British Association of Perinatal Medicine, where she has held the role of Safety Lead, contributing to national quality improvement and safety standards in perinatal and neonatal care.

Her primary areas of clinical interest include neurodevelopmental follow-up for high-risk infants, neonatal resuscitation protocols, and quality improvement in paediatric care pathways. Dr Leven also serves as a Clinical Lead for Organ Donation, guiding sensitive and ethical care in acute clinical settings. She has led important multidisciplinary initiatives focused on standardising neurodevelopmental assessment clinics at two years of age, ensuring children receive structured, long-term monitoring.

Dr Leven remains dedicated to delivering high-quality, family-centred care that prioritises safety, evidence-based treatment, and parent empowerment. Through her collaborative style and clinical leadership, she strives to optimise health outcomes and support every young patient in achieving their full developmental potential.