Dr Maureen Lawson

Dr Maureen Lawson is an esteemed Consultant Paediatrician and Lead Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology dedicated to delivering exemplary, compassionate medical care to infants, children, and adolescents. With a family-centred approach, Dr Lawson focuses on providing comprehensive clinical care tailored to the unique physical and developmental needs of young patients. She is committed to supporting children and their families through early diagnosis, evidence-based management, and proactive long-term health planning.

Specialising in general paediatrics with advanced sub-specialty expertise in paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition, Dr Lawson manages a wide array of digestive and metabolic conditions in children. Her clinical interests include paediatric inflammatory bowel disease, childhood constipation, complex gastrointestinal disorders, and therapeutic drug monitoring for complex treatments. Dr Lawson performs diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures and works within multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic care, supporting young people as they transition into adult healthcare services.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr Lawson is deeply involved in medical education, clinical research, and professional specialty governance. She serves as an Assessment Advisor for the Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition College Specialty Advisory Committee within the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. Through her research contributions, involvement in specialty training, and clinical leadership, Dr Lawson remains dedicated to advancing the standards of paediatric medicine and improving health outcomes for children.