MBBS, BSc, MRCPCH, PhD
24 years of experience
Hatfield, AL10 9UA
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15 connections in healthcare
24 years of experience
Hatfield, AL10 9UA
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15 connections in healthcare
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Dr Protima Deb is a Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist based in London. She currently sees patients privately at One Hatfield Hospital and The Portland Hospital for Women and Children. As well as her substantive consultant role in the NHS, she
holds an honorary senior clinical lectureship at Queen Mary University.
She completed her medical degree at Imperial College London in 2002, where her passion for research flourished during her intercalated BSc in Haematology. Dr Deb completed her paediatric training in London, subsequently developing a special interest in Gastroenterology. This field appealed to her due to its rapid advancements and the extensive learning opportunities it offers. Her specialist field of interest is exploring the gut microbiota in childhood inflammatory bowel disease. Dr Deb is a self-confessed research
enthusiast, and she balances her clinical and academic duties in addition to giving lectures about her work at national and international conferences.
She has specialist expertise of performing diagnostic endoscopy. Dr Deb is a JAG accredited trainer in endoscopy.
She is a member of the British Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition as well as a member of the European Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition.
Paediatric gastroenterology captivates Dr Deb as it provides a balance between general paediatrics and specialised knowledge. It also allows her to perform practical procedures, including endoscopy, and to pursue her interest in academic research, which remains a driving passion.
Dr Deb's PhD thesis investigated the role of the microbiome in childhood Crohn's disease. She is deeply intrigued by the human microbiome and its connection to health and disease. One of her ambitions is to elucidate the role of gut bacteria in childhood inflammatory bowel disease and explore the potential of modulating the microbiota to achieve long-term disease-free remission in children with Crohn's disease and Ulcerative colitis.
Her dedication to advancing the field of paediatric gastroenterology and her commitment to improving patient outcomes through research make Dr Deb a valuable asset to One Hatfield Hospital and The Portland Hospital.
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General Medical Council
No. 6054541
BSc Haematology - Imperial College London, UK in 1999
MBBS - Imperial College London, UK in 2002
Diploma in Paediatric Nutrition - The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, London, UK in 2009
MRCPCH - Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, London, UK in 2006
PhD - Queen Mary University of London, UK in 2019
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£300Follow-up appointment
£250Hatfield Avenue Hatfield business Park, Hatfield, United Kingdom, AL10 9UA
205 – 209 Great Portland Street, London, United Kingdom, W1W 5AH
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Dr Protima Deb offers professional, reassuring care to patients. She thoroughly explains all procedures, including endoscopies, colonoscopies, and gastroscopies, making clear management plans. Dr Deb expertly treats complex conditions, such as IBD and Crohn's disease, providing urgent referrals as needed. Patients frequently seek her expertise for issues like abdominal pain, constipation, and weight loss.
Dr Deb was absolutely wonderful at our first consultation. These are understandably worrying times for our family, but from the moment we met her, she put both my daughter and me at ease. She was warm, thorough and incredibly reassuring about the way forward. My daughter actually chose Dr Deb herself from a list of consultants — and she chose exceptionally well! We came away feeling reassured, listened to and, most importantly, that we are in very safe hands as we navigate the next steps. Thank you, Dr Deb, for your kindness and care. It has meant a great deal to us.
Dr. Deb is an amazing doctor very reassuring nothing‘s too much trouble for her amazing experience. 10 out of 10 service would highly recommend her.
We recently visited Dr. Protima for my 10-year-old son's gastric issues, and our experience was exceptional. She was incredibly warm, kind, and professional, while also being soft-spoken and reassuring. My son had been through a very stressful month, including two emergency visits and multiple tests, which had made him quite anxious about seeing doctors. Dr. Protima immediately put him at ease with her gentle and compassionate approach, making him feel comfortable throughout the consultation. She took the time to listen carefully, explained everything clearly, and reassured us completely. We left the appointment feeling confident, relieved, and grateful to have found such a knowledgeable and caring doctor. I highly recommend Dr. Protima to any parent looking for a compassionate and highly skilled pediatric specialist.
Dr Deb is excellent! Her warm nature and thoughtfulness throughout the consultation was really lovely for us as first time parents. She was extremely professional and explained everything to us in detail. We’re very grateful for the whole experience.
Dr Deb was brilliant. She was very reassuring and had such a lovely manner with my daughter. I would no doubt recommend her
Having seen a range of Doctors in support of our daughters IBD, we found that on meeting Dr Deb the level of care and progress went to a new level. Seeing our daughter as a whole person and seeking to understand her situation before explaining any course of action. Dr Deb's experience and confidence are both reassuring. The positivity and solutions focused approach are a key feature to the progress our daughter has made. We will always be grateful.
We had an incredibly positive experience with Dr Deb. After years of appointments without much progress, we achieved more in just one consultation than we have over a long period of time. Since seeing her, we’ve already noticed improvements. With her guidance, we’ve been able to gradually adjust our daughter’s diet and reduce her medication significantly. While she is still experiencing some symptoms—particularly during stressful periods like exams—this was something Dr Deb had prepared us for, which has been reassuring. Perhaps the biggest change has been in our daughter’s mindset. Previously she was certain she wanted an endoscopy, but after the consultation she now feels much more comfortable and is no longer set on that path. This shift is entirely down to Dr Deb’s incredibly supportive and understanding approach. We are continuing with the current plan and feel much more confident about the direction we’re taking. We’re very grateful for the care, empathy, and expertise Dr Deb has shown, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.
We recently took my daughter to see Dr Deb, and I honestly cannot speak highly enough of her. She was the loveliest, kindest doctor — incredibly patient, compassionate, and clearly extremely knowledgeable. From the moment we met her, she made both myself and my 8 year old feel completely at ease. She took the time to explain everything clearly to both of us, ensuring we fully understood what was happening and what the next steps were. Most importantly, she made my daughter feel genuinely heard and listened to, which meant so much. It was also very reassuring to see that she did not want to put my daughter through any unnecessary tests and approached everything with such care and professionalism. I would not hesitate for a second to recommend her to anyone else, and I would happily return to her in the future if we ever needed further help. Overall, it was the most positive experience we could possibly have imagined. A truly lovely lady and an exceptional doctor.
Dr Deb was very patient and understanding of the circumstances of my neurodivergent child. She was put at ease and managed to discuss very well her symptoms and concerns.
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Dr Protima Deb's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 31 reviews.
What languages does Dr Protima Deb speak?
Dr Protima Deb speaks English, Bengali and Hindi
Where is Dr Protima Deb located?
Dr Protima Deb primarily practices at One Hatfield Hospital, located at Hatfield Avenue Hatfield business Park, Hatfield, United Kingdom, AL10 9UA
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