Paediatric GP Consultation
£200
- No fixed time limit
- Full examination
- Prescription when clinically indicated
CHILDREN 3 MONTHS – 15 YEARS · MON & WED
Paediatric GP Services
Paediatric GP consultations for children aged 3 months to 15 years. Dr Penny Sheehan sees them on Monday and Wednesday, with time for a full examination.
TimeNo fixed limit
Price£200
AvailabilityMon & Wed
Est. 1984
Trusted clinical caresince 1984
UKAS-accredited labsGP & consultant pathways
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Private paediatric GP in London
A paediatric GP consultation at Medical Express Clinic is an in-person appointment for children aged 3 months to 15 years, with one parent or legal guardian staying throughout.
Paediatric consultations at Medical Express Clinic are led by Dr Penny Sheehan, General Practitioner (GMC 6056535), with a special interest in paediatric assessments, and the service is not a consultant paediatrician department.
In a paediatric GP consultation the doctor takes a history, examines the child and agrees a plan, with no fixed time limit, although visits are rarely longer than 30 minutes.
A paediatric GP consultation costs £200, with no separate clinic fee for a prescription issued during the visit, while blood tests, urine tests, swabs and pharmacy medicine are charged separately.
A follow-up consultation for an existing paediatric patient costs £150.
Paediatric clinics run on Monday and Wednesday, 10:00 to 14:00, at 117a Harley Street, London, where walk-ins are accepted and booking online is recommended.
How much does a private paediatric GP consultation cost in London?
A paediatric GP consultation at Medical Express Clinic costs £200, covering a full examination with no fixed time limit and a prescription when clinically indicated, with any medicine dispensed at a pharmacy paid separately.
Dedicated paediatric clinics
Why see a children's GP at Medical Express Clinic?
The clinic keeps Monday and Wednesday sessions for children so the doctor can listen to you, examine your child thoroughly, and talk through the findings without watching a timer. One parent or legal guardian stays with the child throughout.
Care is given by a GP with a special interest in paediatric assessments and consultations. This is not a consultant paediatrician department. If your child needs a consultant paediatrician, the clinic can provide a referral letter when that is clinically indicated. How soon the receiving specialist can offer an appointment is not something this clinic can promise.
Care is led by Dr Penny Sheehan, General Practitioner, GMC 6056535, at 117a Harley Street, London, W1G 6AT. Walk-ins are accepted during clinic hours; booking online is recommended.
Who this visit is for
What a consultation can help with
If a problem will not settle, or you want a doctor who is used to examining children to look at a new symptom, this is the right first visit. A diagnosis before you arrive is not expected.
If the problem needs a consultant paediatrician, that conversation happens after the GP has examined your child.
Your visit
What happens at the appointment
Medicine names, allergy details, and any letters or results help the doctor spend the time on the child in front of them.
01
Before you arrive
Book the paediatric consultation for a Monday or Wednesday slot between 10:00 and 14:00, or call 0207 499 1991. Bring photo identification for you and your child, plus any medicines list you already keep.
02
During the visit
The doctor takes a history from you and examines your child. The visit lasts as long as it needs to, and is rarely beyond 30 minutes. If something during the examination is uncomfortable, say so, and the doctor will pause and explain the next step.
03
Before you leave
The doctor explains the findings and the agreed next step. That may be advice, a prescription if medicine is needed, a test in clinic, a review, or a referral letter. If a test or other extra charge applies, it is discussed before it goes ahead.
After the consultation
Tests, prescriptions and referrals
People often want to know what the £200 covers before they sit down. The consultation fee is for the doctor's assessment. Extra clinic charges are explained first, so you can decide whether to go ahead.
Blood tests, urine tests and swabs can be done at the clinic when the doctor thinks they would help. They are charged in addition to the £200 consultation, and costs are discussed before proceeding. Numbing cream is available in clinic for blood sampling, which makes the procedure easier for many children, though it does not make it painless.
A prescription written during the paid £200 visit has no separate clinic fee, when the doctor decides one is needed. Medicine from a pharmacy is charged separately.
When a consultant paediatrician is the better next step, the clinic can provide a referral letter. Timing of that specialist appointment depends on the receiving service. It is not guaranteed.
Routine childhood immunisations are not offered at Medical Express Clinic. If you are asking about travel vaccinations for a child, call 0207 499 1991 so the clinic can discuss your requirements.
Continuity
Follow-up and onward care
If the doctor asks you to come back, or you need to review the same problem once results are in, a follow-up consultation for an existing paediatric patient is £150. Contact the clinic on 0207 499 1991 to arrange follow-up.
If this GP visit is not enough on its own, the same practice can write a referral letter and recommend a consultant paediatrician.
Children aged 3 months to 15 years should book the paediatric consultation; young people aged 16 and over use the standard adult GP consultation on GP services.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health recommends that children and young people should have access to specialist paediatric care when their needs cannot be met by a generalist. A referral letter from this clinic follows that principle.
When to book something else
When this clinic is not the right first step
If your child is severely unwell, 999 or A&E is the right first step. Medical Express Clinic is a private GP practice, not an emergency service, and it is better to go there than to wait for a booked clinic.
Urgent symptoms that are not life-threatening should use NHS 111.
Paediatric clinics here run only on Monday and Wednesday, 10:00 to 14:00. Walk-ins are accepted during those hours; we recommend booking online to secure a time. This is not an emergency or same-day service for severe illness.
Young people aged 16 and over should book a standard adult GP consultation (£150), not this £200 paediatric visit.
Who leads this service
Dr Penny Sheehan is a General Practitioner, GMC 6056535, with a special interest in paediatric assessments and consultations. She leads paediatric GP consultations at Medical Express Clinic. You can read her clinic profile on meet the team.
Medical Express Clinic is at 117a Harley Street, London, W1G 6AT. Telephone 0207 499 1991.
Book a paediatric GP consultation
Paediatric GP consultation · £200
Children aged 3 months to 15 years. Monday and Wednesday, 10:00 to 14:00. Walk-ins accepted; booking recommended.
Book a paediatric GP consultationFollow-up · £150
For existing paediatric patients. Contact 0207 499 1991 to arrange follow-up.
Aged 16 or over
Use the standard adult GP consultation (£150) on GP services.
117a Harley Street, London, W1G 6AT. Telephone 0207 499 1991.
Sources & References
- The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health recommends that children and young people should have access to specialist paediatric care when their needs cannot be met by a generalist. — RCPCH, Standards for Children and Young People in Emergency Care Settings[Link]
- Call 999 or go to A&E for life-threatening emergencies. NHS 111 can advise on urgent symptoms that are not life-threatening. — NHS: when to call 999[Link]
- Medical Express Clinic, 117A Harley Street, London, W1G 6AT. Telephone: (020) 7499 1991. — Care Quality Commission contact record[Link]
Clinical lead
Dr Penny Sheehan
Health Screening, Paediatrics and Menopause • GMC 6056535
“Dr Sheehan works in women's health, menopause care and health screening. She has training and experience in weight management, including GLP-1 receptor agonist prescribing, and a special interest in paediatric assessment.”
Guides from our clinicians
Written by Mr Stephen Lingam and reviewed by a named, GMC-registered doctor.
FAQs
Paediatric GP FAQs
How much is a private paediatric GP consultation?
A paediatric GP consultation at Medical Express Clinic costs £200, in person at 117a Harley Street. That fee covers the doctor's assessment and examination. A follow-up for an existing paediatric patient is £150. Blood tests, urine tests and swabs are charged separately if they are done. Pharmacy medication is also separate.
What ages do you see?
We see children from 3 months to 15 years. Young people aged 16 and over use the standard adult GP consultation on the GP services page, which is £150.
Can I walk in with my child?
Walk-ins are accepted during paediatric clinic hours on Monday and Wednesday, 10:00 to 14:00. We recommend booking online to secure a time and minimise waiting. Call 0207 499 1991 if you need help arranging a visit.
When are paediatric clinics open?
Monday and Wednesday, 10:00 to 14:00, at 117a Harley Street. Walk-ins are accepted during clinic hours; booking online is recommended.
What does the £200 visit include?
The fee covers an in-person consultation with a GP who has a special interest in paediatric care: history, examination, and a plan explained to you. There is no fixed time limit. Visits are rarely longer than 30 minutes. A prescription issued during that visit has no extra clinic fee if the doctor decides medicine is needed. Tests and pharmacy charges are separate.
Is the prescription included in the £200 fee?
There is no extra clinic fee for a prescription issued during the paid £200 consultation, when the doctor decides one is clinically needed. A prescription is not guaranteed. You pay the pharmacy for any medicine dispensed.
Do you do blood tests for children?
Blood tests, urine tests and swabs can be done at the clinic when the doctor thinks they would help. They are charged in addition to the consultation. Costs are discussed before proceeding. Numbing cream is available for blood sampling.
What identification do I need to bring?
Photo identification for you and for your child. A birth certificate is accepted if the child has no passport. This is required, and a copy is kept in the child's medical record.
Do I need to bring both parents?
One parent or legal guardian is enough, and that person must accompany the child.
Do you offer childhood vaccinations?
We do not offer routine childhood immunisations. For travel vaccinations for children, call 0207 499 1991 to discuss your requirements.
What if my child needs a specialist?
If your child needs care beyond what a GP with paediatric interest can provide, the clinic can provide a referral letter to a consultant paediatrician when that is clinically indicated. The timing of the specialist appointment depends on the receiving service and is not guaranteed.
When should I go to A&E with my child?
If your child has severe or life-threatening symptoms, call 999 or go to A&E. For urgent symptoms that are not life-threatening, use NHS 111. Medical Express Clinic is not an emergency service.
Which consultation should a 16-year-old book?
From age 16, book a standard adult GP consultation on the GP services page. That visit is £150.
