Dr Richard Lee-Kelland

Dr Richard Lee-Kelland is a dedicated Consultant Community Paediatrician who specialises in providing comprehensive care for children and young people with neurodevelopmental and complex healthcare needs. Taking an empathetic and family-centred approach, he works alongside parents, carers, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to offer tailored evaluations and clear management plans. Dr Lee-Kelland is committed to helping families understand their child's unique developmental profile and supporting young people to reach their full potential.

Dr Lee-Kelland completed his medical degree (MB ChB) at the University of Bristol Medical School in 2009. Building upon his clinical foundation, he earned a Doctorate in Child Health (MD) from the University of Bristol in 2018. He was admitted as a Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health in 2014. His significant academic and clinical achievements have been recognised with several awards, including selection as a Castang Fellow with the British Academy of Childhood Disability in 2018 and the Royal College of Paediatrics Paul Polani Award in 2019.

In his clinical practice, Dr Lee-Kelland focuses on the assessment and long-term management of neurodevelopmental conditions, particularly Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder. His clinical interests also include evaluating specific learning difficulties, managing child sleep difficulties, and treating anaemia in early childhood. Alongside his clinical duties, Dr Lee-Kelland serves as an Honorary Lecturer, conducting clinical research into neurodevelopmental outcomes and contributing to educational resources designed to broaden public understanding of child health.