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Dr Muhammed A Ottayil

Dr Muhammed A Ottayil

Paediatrician

Chelmsford, CM1 7GU

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27 years of experience

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27 years of experience

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Patient Trust Score

4.92

55 patient reviews2 professional endorsements
4.93
Overall Experience
4.93
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.89
Explanation

95 recommendations for:

Paediatric Consultation(36)
Epilepsy(20)
Paediatric Neurology(20)
Other(19)

Recent patient review

09 May 2024

Very very helpful and clear on what we needed to do to help our son with...

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About

Dr Ottayil is an experienced paediatrician. He is the lead for paediatric epilepsy and neurology service in Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford. Dr Ottayil is a member of British Paediatric Neurology Association and also teaches in paediatric epilepsy training courses. He also hold qualification for medical education and is a royal college tutor for post graduate paediatric doctors working in Broomfield Hospital. He is also an examiner for royal college of paediatrics and child health.

Dr Ottayil treat all types of general paediatric conditions between the ages of 0-18. He got special interest in management of children with epilepsy, head ache and other neurological conditions.

Dr Ottayil conducts appointments in a relaxed child friendly atmosphere to make sure that concerns of children and their parents are addressed.

He completed specialist training in the East of England including a special interest module in paediatric neurology. He joined Mid Essex Hospitals NHS Trust in 2013 as Consultant Paediatrician with a special interest in paediatric neurology. Dr Ottayil has been instrumental in developing a new multi-disciplinary specialist paediatric epilepsy clinic at Broomfield Hospital. He is currently the lead for the paediatric neurology service and also holds an honorary consultant post in paediatric neurology in Great Ormond Street Hospital. He is also the departmental lead for audit.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Paediatric Consultation (38%)
  • Epilepsy (21%)
  • Paediatric Neurology (21%)
  • Paediatric Neurodisability (5%)
  • Acid Reflux (<1%)
  • Others (14%)

Subspecialties
  • Paediatric Neurology
  • Paediatric Neurodisability

All conditions and treatments
  • Epilepsy
  • Acid Reflux
  • Allergies
  • Wheezing
  • Blood in Stool
  • Blood in Vomit
  • Chickenpox
  • Colic
  • Constipation
  • Cow's Milk Protein Allergy
  • Paediatric Consultation
  • Well Baby Check

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6065731


Qualifications

MB BS 1997 Calicut University

Professional Memberships:

Member of Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health


languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Malayalam
  • Urdu
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £200
  • Follow-up appointment: £120

insurers
  • health-on-line
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Simply Health
  • Healix
  • Bupa
  • WPA
  • Cigna
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality Health
  • AXA PPP Healthcare

Location

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Springfield Hospital

4.83
(145)
Lawn Lane Springfield, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM1 7GU
Lawn Lane Springfield, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM1 7GU
Monday
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Wednesday
14:30 - 18:00
Thursday
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Saturday
09:30 - 13:00
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Reviews

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Paediatric Consultation (35)
Epilepsy (20)
Paediatric Neurology (20)
Paediatric Neurodisability (5)
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*Star rating based on patient reviews

55 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very very helpful and clear on what we needed to do to help our son with his reflux issue. And what was suggested cured the problem so very grateful for his help.

09 May 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Acid Reflux
Paediatric Consultation

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Ottayil was very thorough and made my daughter feel at ease. Him and his staff were all very friendly and we were very pleased with his attention to detail and his recommendations moving forward.

05 May 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Paediatric Consultation

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Ottiyal is extremely thorough in his approach. He has an holistic approach in the way he discusses symptoms, treatment options and next steps.

01 May 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Paediatric Neurology
Paediatric Consultation

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

He spent time explaining to us and making my daughter comfortable.

01 May 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Paediatric Neurology

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I am happy with ottayil look after my son Bradley and my family all his need and medicine he best dr I ever had From Bradley mum Jackie

30 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Epilepsy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Ottayil was really good. He explained everything really well and gave us advice on treatment and care. Very caring and professional as always. Thank you Dr Ottayil.

30 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Epilepsy
Paediatric Neurology

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Ottayil was kind, patient and very thorough. He was also very reassuring.

30 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Paediatric Consultation
Paediatric Neurology

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

He was articulate with explaining and answering all the questions we had concerning the health of our child. He was also friendly with him

29 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Paediatric Neurodisability
Paediatric Neurology
Epilepsy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very helpful.

29 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Paediatric Neurology
Paediatric Consultation

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very friendly, quickly put our mind at ease and was very attentive to us and our 18 month old son. Dr Ottayil asked if we had any other concerns relating to the health of our son which was greatly appreciated. We were not rushed at all.

27 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Paediatric Neurology
Paediatric Consultation
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Paediatric Consultation (1)
Well Baby Check (1)

2 endorsements

excellent , compassionate, pleasant , professional

06 May 2024
Endorsed for
Cysts
Dupuytren's Contracture

Mr Fortune Iwuagwu

Plastic Surgery
Is a colleague

Dr Ottayil is an excellent paediatrician with a breadth of knowledge and experience. With expertise in neurological conditions, we commonly work together to ensure the best outcomes for out patients.

20 Apr 2024
Endorsed for
Paediatric Consultation
Well Baby Check

Mr Pranai Buddhdev

Orthopaedic Surgery
Is a colleague
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What are Dr Muhammed A Ottayil's reviews like?

Dr Muhammed A Ottayil's overall patient rating is 4.92 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 55 reviews

What languages does Dr Muhammed A Ottayil speak?

Dr Muhammed A Ottayil speaks English, Hindi, Malayalam and Urdu

Where is Dr Muhammed A Ottayil located?

Dr Muhammed A Ottayil primarily practices at Springfield Hospital, located at Lawn Lane Springfield, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM1 7GU
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Dr Muhammed A Ottayil is working Wednesday (14:30 - 18:00), Saturday (09:30 - 13:00)

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