Dr Nicole Pickerd

Dr Nicole Pickerd is a dedicated Consultant Paediatrician specialising in Community Paediatrics and Paediatric Audiology. Working with young patients and their families, she provides comprehensive clinical evaluations and individualised care plans designed to support child health, growth, and development. Dr Pickerd is committed to ensuring that children receive compassionate, high-quality medical care tailored to their unique developmental and physiological requirements.

Dr Pickerd completed her undergraduate medical degree and higher specialist training in paediatrics, earning full registration with the General Medical Council on the Specialist Register for Paediatrics. Throughout her career, she has maintained an active interest in academic research and clinical governance. Her published research contributions include studies on infant pulmonary function monitoring, non-invasive tidal breathing assessment in newborns, and child protection medicine, with a focus on evaluating clinical indicators in paediatric care.

In her clinical practice, Dr Pickerd focuses extensively on community child health, paediatric audiovestibular medicine, and complex childhood hearing assessments. She collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams comprising Paediatric Audiologists, Consultant ENT Surgeons, and Speech and Language Therapists to support children requiring cochlear implants and ongoing audiological surveillance. Her clinical expertise also encompasses managing complex developmental needs, evaluating newborn hearing screening referrals, and coordinating targeted early intervention strategies.

Recognised for her professional and empathetic approach, Dr Pickerd prioritises clear communication and collaborative decision-making with parents and carers. She strives to maintain a reassuring environment where families feel listened to and supported throughout their child's care journey. By integrating evidence-based medicine with a child-centred approach, Dr Pickerd consistently delivers exceptional outcomes for infants, children, and young people.