Dr Bala Subramaniam
I have been working as a Consultant Paediatrician for more than 15 years at Royal Derby Hospital. I completed my undergraduate training in India in 1999. I obtained my Diploma in Child health (DCH) in 2001 and Membership of Royal College of Paediatrics (MRCPCH) in 2002. During my training I worked in leading hospitals in London and East Midlands region and was awarded my Certificate in completion of training in Paediatrics (CCT) in 2008. I have broad experience in Paediatric medicine and special interest in Neonatology. I do General Paediatric clinics where I see children up to 18 years of age with common paediatric problems. In my specialist baby clinics, I follow up preterm babies post discharge from hospital and children up to 2 years of age. I keep up to date with my knowledge by attending regional and national meetings. I am a NLS instructor, and teach my junior doctors, nurses, and midwives in managing newborn emergencies. I am a Royal college examiner for Paediatrics for last 10 years. I was a Training Programme director for East Midlands deanery for 5 years. I am a trustee and conference lead for CHIVA, which is a national charity supporting children with HIV. I have got several publications in reputed journals. I have very good communication skills and I am committed to provide excellent and high quality holistic care to my patients. Being a parent of two young children, I am able to put myself in your shoes as a parent and treat your child with genuine care. I have helped many families navigate through difficult time while dealing with their child's illness which is reflective in my parents' feedback.
Qualifications
MBBS, DCH, MRCP, FRCPCH
Areas of Expertise
What Dr Bala Subramaniam sees
- Newborn problems - feeding difficulties, poor weight gain, gastro-oesophageal reflux, cow's milk protein allergy, colic, constipation, growth and development problems.
- General Paediatric problems - Constipation, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, faints and funny turns, chest infection, urine infection, asthma, allergies and headaches including migraines.
What to expect
Your appointment starts with a conversation — your symptoms, your history, and what matters to you about sorting it out. Bring a list of any medication you take, and any recent test results or letters from other clinicians if you have them.
You will leave knowing what Bala thinks is going on, what — if anything — needs investigating, and what happens next. If you need tests, imaging or a follow-up, we will arrange it before you leave, and write to your GP if you would like us to.
Booking and referrals
You can book online, and you do not need a GP referral for a self-pay appointment. If you are using private medical insurance, your insurer will usually ask for a referral first — see how insurance works at The Vesey. Fees for every service are on our price list, and consultant fees are set out on our consultant fees page.
Frequently asked questions
What does Dr Bala Subramaniam specialise in?
Dr Bala Subramaniam is a Consultant Paediatrician at The Vesey in Sutton Coldfield, seeing patients for newborn problems - feeding difficulties, poor weight gain, gastro-oesophageal reflux, cow's milk protein allergy, colic, constipation, growth and development problems. , general paediatric problems - constipation, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, faints and funny turns, chest infection, urine infection, asthma, allergies and headaches including migraines and more.
Do I need a GP referral?
Not for a self-pay appointment. If you are claiming on private medical insurance, your insurer will usually require one — check with them before you book.
When does Dr Bala Subramaniam run clinics?
Clinics run friday evenings
saturday evenings. Availability is shown when you book.
Is Dr Bala Subramaniam registered?
Yes — Dr Bala Subramaniam is registered with the GMC (GMC 5200205). You can check any UK clinician's registration on their regulator's public register.