Dr Ribena Akhter

Dr Ribena Akhter is a highly regarded Consultant Paediatrician based in the West Midlands, specialising in the comprehensive care of infants, children, and young people. With a reassuring and patient-centred approach, she is dedicated to supporting families through every stage of their child's development. Dr Akhter provides expert assessment and management for a wide range of General Paediatrics conditions, ensuring that her young patients receive the highest standard of medical care in a welcoming and supportive environment.

In addition to her General Paediatrics practice, Dr Akhter has a particular clinical interest in paediatric respiratory medicine and allergy. She is deeply committed to managing chronic childhood conditions such as asthma, bronchiolitis, and severe allergies. Her work extends beyond the clinic into the wider community, where she actively participates in educational workshops and initiatives designed to raise awareness about asthma management, improve understanding of environmental triggers, and support families in keeping their children active and healthy.

Dr Akhter is also a passionate advocate for medical education, clinical research, and quality improvement. She has co-authored several peer-reviewed research papers focusing on advanced respiratory therapies, such as the use of helium-oxygen gas mixtures (heliox) and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in infants. Furthermore, she is actively involved in simulation-based training for healthcare professionals, leading projects aimed at enhancing communication between medical teams and refining emergency protocols, such as the rapid administration of adrenaline for paediatric anaphylaxis.

Dr Akhter holds a primary medical qualification and is fully registered with the General Medical Council with a licence to practise. Committed to fostering the next generation of medical professionals, she regularly contributes to the training, supervision, and mentorship of Resident Doctors and medical students within the region.