Special expertise
General Paediatrics + Children Allergy + Respiratory + Asthma + Food Allergy + Eczema + Hay fever + Feeding Issues + Gastro-Intestinal Problems + Immunisation Schedules (French English American) + Growth Monitoring
Profile
Dr Sophie Flammarion is a highly skilled Consultant Paediatrician with special expertise in respiratory and allergy medicine. She provides evidence based, compassionate care for babies, children, and young people, and is a leading allergy specialist, with an outstanding clinical and research background. She has experience in all areas of allergy medicine, including the treatment of asthma, eczema, complex food allergies and allergic rhinitis.
From routine vaccinations, to guiding you through the first few months of your baby’s life, to diagnosing and treating urgent and chronic conditions, Sophie is dedicated to looking after you and your family with care and commitment. She is French and fluent in English and is able to support both local and French-speaking families with specialist, tailored advice, alongside a comprehensive understanding of both the UK and French healthcare systems.
Sophie is an exceptional clinician and has many years’ experience in some of the UK and France’s top teaching hospitals, including at Lille Hospital in France and as a Consultant at Evelina London Children’s Hospital, at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust – a world-leading allergy academic and research centre and the largest children's allergy service in the UK.
Prior to that, Sophie qualified at Paris V René Descartes University in 2001. She went on to gain her Doctorate of Medicine and her Diploma of Specialisation in Paediatrics (DES) at the University of Lille II in 2005, followed by a diploma in specialist children’s respiratory medicine in 2007.
Sophie then practiced for several years in the Paediatric Emergency Department and the Paediatric Respiratory Outpatients Clinic at Lille Hospital, of one France’s leading teaching hospitals. In 2006 she was appointed Chef de Clinique – a senior clinical role – in the Paediatric Respiratory and Allergy Department.
As a core member of The Medical Chambers Kensington paediatric team, Sophie understands how worrying it can be for a parent when their child is unwell, and she makes herself available to support families and can be easily contacted. Her priority is to make sure your child is thriving and healthy, from birth to puberty and into adulthood. She focusses on helping your child to reach their milestones and for you both to develop a harmonious relationship, so that they can grow into a flourishing and confident adult.
Her typical child development programme includes:
- Regular baby checks: seeing your baby regularly to monitor development.
- Regular childrens’ check ups: growth checks, including height, weight, head circumference, follow ups.
- Baby feeding: breast feeding and formula, solid food introduction.
- Immunisation: routine schedules, immunisation catch up, international immunisation programme and travel immunisation, familiarity with international immunisation schedules
- Gastro-intestinal problems: reflux, colic, constipation, abdominal pain
- Skin problems: rashes, eczema, nappy rash
- Treating common childhood illnesses: infection, cough, fever, ear pain, sore throat
- Vaccination advice for international patients: clearly explain the UK healthcare and vaccination system to non-UK nationals
- Expert advice: support and guidance navigating the UK healthcare system; referrals to trusted and renowned specialists; help with school and nursery medical forms
Sophie is familiar with the French, English and American paediatric immunisation schedules and constantly updates her paediatric skills by attending both French, British and international medical conferences.
