Dr Neil McConnell

Dr Neil McConnell is an experienced Consultant Paediatrician and Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist who provides comprehensive healthcare for infants, children, and young people. With a compassionate and patient-centred approach, he works to deliver holistic assessments and individualised care plans that support both the physical health and emotional well-being of every child.

In his clinical practice, Dr McConnell specialises in Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. His primary areas of clinical interest include the diagnosis and management of inflammatory bowel disease, very-early onset inflammatory bowel disease, and complex gastrointestinal disorders. He utilises advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, including paediatric endoscopy, complex enteral feeding strategies, and protocol-based proactive therapeutic drug monitoring, to achieve optimal outcomes for young patients with digestive conditions.

Dr McConnell completed his medical degree and comprehensive postgraduate training in General Paediatrics before undertaking higher sub-speciality qualification in Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. He maintains active professional memberships with respected paediatric and gastroenterology organisations, regularly contributing to clinical research and medical education to remain at the forefront of paediatric digestive healthcare.

Understanding that a child's medical journey can be challenging, Dr McConnell works closely alongside a multi-disciplinary team of Clinical Nurse Specialists, Paediatric Dietitians, and medical colleagues. He strives to create a reassuring, open environment where parents and young patients feel fully supported, informed, and guided through every step of their treatment plan.