Dr Prashant Kumar

Dr Prashant Kumar is a Consultant Paediatrician who provides comprehensive medical care for infants, children, and young people. Serving as a Lead Specialist in children's allergic and respiratory conditions, he is dedicated to delivering patient-centred healthcare that supports young patients and their families. Dr Kumar focuses on creating accessible, reassuring clinical environments where both acute and chronic paediatric conditions can be managed effectively.

Dr Kumar has developed specialist expertise in paediatric allergy and respiratory medicine. His clinical interests encompass the assessment, diagnosis, and long-term management of childhood asthma, allergic rhinitis, eczema, severe food allergies, and urticaria. He is also actively involved in advanced treatment pathways, including immunotherapy and community anaphylaxis management programmes. Through individualised treatment plans, Dr Kumar works to reduce symptoms and significantly improve the daily quality of life for children with complex allergic or respiratory conditions.

Dr Kumar has contributed extensively to national and regional health initiatives. He has served as Chair of the Northern Paediatric Allergy Group and worked as an Expert Adviser for the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Centre for Guidelines, contributing to national clinical standards for asthma and anaphylaxis care. His professional engagements also include long-standing collaboration with the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI), reflecting a sustained commitment to clinical governance, medical education, and high-quality paediatric practice.