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Professor Helen Brough

Professor Helen Brough

Paediatrician

London, W1W 5AH

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21 years of experience
Verified profile
21 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.97

198 patient reviews

3 professional endorsements

4.97
Overall Experience
4.97
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.96
Explanation

125 recommendations for:

Food Allergies(20)
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)(17)
Allergies(17)
Other(71)

Recent patient review

17 Jan 2024

Prof Brough is excellent. Cannot flaw her management, her bedside manner. Highly recommended

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About

Professor Helen Brough is a consultant in paediatric allergy and clinical immunology and was the head of service at the Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospital between 2015 and 2023 where she led the largest Children’s Allergy Service in the UK.

She has specific interests in food allergy prevention, diagnosis and treatment, immunotherapy, asthma, eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders and eczema. She jointly runs the joint asthma and allergy service at the Evelina London. She co-authored two landmark studies on the prevention of food allergy, is the lead investigator for the Pronuts study (assessing peanut, sesame and tree nut allergy) and is an investigator for the oral and patch peanut desensitisation trials at the Evelina London.

She is the President of the Royal Society of Medicine Allergy and Immunology and was the chair of the Paediatric Section for the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) between 2022 to 2024. She organised the Annual National Allergy Meeting for the British Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology from 2013 to 2016 and the European Allergy (EAACI) Congress in 2020. She was awarded the 2020 Distinguished Clinician Award by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the Barry Kay award for excellence in Paediatric Allergy research from the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology in 2013, and Health Professional of the Year’ runner-up in 2010 by Coeliac UK.

As a parent herself, Professor Brough knows how distressing and concerned a parent can be when dealing with their child’s condition. All consultations are child-centred and we will always give you and your child enough time to fully discuss all concerns, guiding and supporting you both through treatment plans. We pride ourselves that a common thread across all our reviews is that we are thorough and take time to explain conditions and treatments with all our patients.

Sometimes, parents can find it hard to remember all the information that is discussed during their child’s consultation. So, we always follow up every appointment with a consultation letter, detailing everything that was discussed during your consultation. Our team At Children’s Allergy Doctors, we make it easy for you to select an appointment with us, and at a time that suits you. All appointments can be directly booked online, or by telephone.

We have an experienced practice manager and a medical secretary who manage the secretarial, billing and administration of my practice. From appointment booking, communicating with parents, assisting with queries, or taking payments, they are dedicated to providing an excellent, friendly service to every patient and will be able to answer any queries that you may have.

Professor Brough graduated from King’s College, Cambridge University, with double honours in medicine and Experimental Psychology, before completing her clinical training at the Royal Free & University College London Medical School. She trained in Paediatrics in South London Paediatric training rotation, and was then awarded one of the few recognised Higher Specialist Training posts in Paediatric Allergy and Immunology. Professor Brough trained in some of the UK’s leading teaching hospitals: Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospital, King’s College Hospital, and Great Ormond Street Hospital.

She is also certified by the European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) as a European Paediatric Allergist. She has also completed an MSc in Allergy, gaining a distinction at the University of Southampton and was subsequently awarded a PhD in determining routes of developing peanut allergy, at King’s College London University. Clinical studies and publications: Professor Brough co-authored two landmark studies on the prevention of food allergy, and is the lead investigator for the Pronuts study (assessing peanut, sesame and tree nut allergy), and an investigator for the oral and patch peanut desensitisation trials, which are currently running at the Evelina London.

She has published multiple original research articles as well as published a textbook, Rapid Paediatrics Professor Brough regularly presents her research; both nationally and internationally and is an honorary senior lecturer at King’s College London. She has written reviews on the active management and prevention of food allergies, dietary management of peanut allergy and risks of exposure to food in the environment in allergic patients, and is also at the forefront of research on desensitisation to nuts.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Food Allergies (16%)
  • Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) (14%)
  • Allergies (14%)
  • Skin Prick Test (8%)
  • Paediatric Consultation (6%)
  • Others (42%)

Subspecialties
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Paediatric Allergy, Immunology and Infectious Diseases
  • Paediatric Dermatology

All conditions and treatments
  • Food Allergies
  • Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
  • Allergies
  • Cow's Milk Protein Allergy
  • Allergic Rhinitis (Hayfever)
  • Asthma
  • Rash
  • Acid Reflux
  • Angioedema (Swelling)
  • Blood in Stool
  • Skin Prick Test
  • Paediatric Consultation
  • Allergy Blood Tests
  • Video Consultation
  • Allergen Desensitisation
  • Allergy Shots (Immunotherapy)
  • Food Provocation (Challenge) Test
  • Lung Function / Spirometry
  • Paediatric Blood Tests
  • Ultrasound

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6048377

The Royal Society of Medicine

No. 00719951

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

No. 201911

British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology

No. 00001511


Qualifications

Helen graduated from King's College, Cambridge University, with double honors in Medicine and Experimental Psychology, before completing her clinical training at the Royal Free & University College London Medical School. She trained in Paediatrics in South London Paediatric training rotation and was then awarded one of the few recognised

Higher Specialist Training posts in Paediatric Allergy and Immunology. She trained in some of the UK's leading teaching hospitals: Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital, King's College Hospital, and Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Helen has dual accreditation and is on the specialist register for both General Paediatrics and Paediatric Allergy. Helen is also certified by the European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) as a European Paediatric Allergist. During her training, Helen completed an MSc in Allergy, gaining a distinction at the University of Southampton. She was subsequently awarded a PhD in determining routes of developing peanut allergy, at King's College London University.

Helen is a member of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology, European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Royal Society of Medicine. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatric and Child Health and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology .



languages spoken
  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £280
  • Follow-up appointment: £230

insurers
  • Bupa Platinum
  • health-on-line
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Simply Health
  • The Exeter
  • Bupa
  • April
  • Aviva Health
  • WPA
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Vitality Health
  • Healix
  • Freedom Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Bupa Fee Assured

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The Portland Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK

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205 – 209 Great Portland Street, London, United Kingdom, W1W 5AH
205 – 209 Great Portland Street, London, United Kingdom, W1W 5AH
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61 Wimpole St, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8AH
61 Wimpole St, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8AH
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Reviews

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Food Allergies (19)
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) (15)
Allergies (14)
Skin Prick Test (8)
Paediatric Consultation (6)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

198 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Prof Brough is excellent. Cannot flaw her management, her bedside manner. Highly recommended

17 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Skin Prick Test
Allergen Desensitisation
Food Allergies

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Professor Brough was polite and courteous and was very friendly with my daughter. She listened to our concerns, and gave feedback in a non-judgemental way. She was thorough and kind.

19 Oct 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Skin Prick Test
Allergies

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Brough was so professional, knowledgable, kind and made us feel at ease. After months of nobody taking me serious when I expressed concerns of my son having allergies, they were picked up straight away. We were given an allergy action plan, and a plan for his eczema prone skin. Within one week we have already started seeing improvements after 7 hard months struggling with eczema and starting our weaning journey. I am just so grateful.

18 Oct 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Food Allergies
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Allergy Blood Tests

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

We have come away with clear diagnosis and treatment plan. We feel confident and positive. Thank you.

18 Oct 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Allergies
Asthma

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Professor Helen Brough was amazing I feel much more confident in managing my sons eczema and allergies. I actually live in Manchester and so travelled down to see her with my son as the NHS waiting lists for allergy testing was so long. It is well worth the cost and I feel now like I have lots more information and I can support my son a lot better. He has started sleeping better straight away as I have been able to manage his skin and know his allergy’s much quicker .

21 Aug 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Allergies
Food Allergies
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

My little girl had eczema from 6 weeks old and so we sought to look for a solution as we wanted to make sure this wasn't linked to allergies. Our extended family also have egg allergies so I wanted to get ahead and manage any allergies we might end up getting. Helen was extremely kind and welcoming when we first met and explained a very clear and comprehensive action plan for treatment of her skin and also eventually weaning. She was extremely professional and made me feel confident in the process and that weaning earlier would help combat any allergies from developing. We started weaning at 19 weeks and went back to Helen for a second prick test which all came back negative for allergies. It was with her guidance and confidence that really assured me I was doing the right thing and now my little girl is thriving and enjoying her food journey. I would strongly recommend Helen for anyone having problems with allergies or links to skin issues.

28 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Skin Prick Test
Food Allergies

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent at explaining everything clearly.

05 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Video Consultation
Allergies
Allergy Blood Tests

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Kind, efficient, professional

18 Feb 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Food Allergies
Cow's Milk Protein Allergy
Allergies

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very professional; incredibly reassuring. Gave me the confidence to be able to manage my son’s eczema and potential allergies. I can’t thank Dr Brough enough for the care, support and guidance we received. I will be forever grateful.

29 Nov 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Skin Prick Test
Food Allergies

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Amazing experience as Dr Brough was very knowledgeable but also kind. She made me feel at ease with the treatment and all it involved. Very patient and welcoming.

12 Sep 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Allergic Rhinitis (Hayfever)
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Hay Fever
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Paediatrics (3)
Reflux and Colic (3)
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) (2)

3 endorsements

Dr Brough is an outstanding paediatric allergist colleague. She is warm and welcoming with a patient-centred approach. I thoroughly recommend her and I regularly refer my patients to her for detailed allergy evaluation.

20 Nov 2021
Endorsed for
Allergies
Reflux and Colic
Paediatrics
+ 17 more

Dr Dionysios Alexandrou

Paediatrics

If you are looking for a doctor who is clinically excellent and highly knowledgeable then I would recommend Dr Helen Brough. She takes time to get to know her patients and their families and is extremely thorough. She is well respected amongst her colleagues but also nationally and internationally. She is a leader in her field but most importantly, she is kind. There are a handful of people whom I refer patients to and she is one of them.

07 Apr 2021
Endorsed for
Allergies
Reflux and Colic
Paediatrics
+ 13 more

Dr. Sophie Farooque

Allergy (Adults)
I have referred patients to them

Helen is a highly valued colleague and an expert in paediatric allergy. Helen is a very thorough, caring and approachable specialist doctor and a leader in the field of paediatric allergy.

14 Feb 2019
Endorsed for
Allergies
Reflux and Colic
Paediatrics
+ 1 more

Dr Yiannis Ioannou

Paediatrics
I have referred them patients
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Dr Helen Brough introduction on Top Doctors

Professor Brough is a Consultant in Paediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology. She leads the largest Children’s Allergy Service in the UK at the Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospital and runs allergy transition services for teenagers to empower them to take control of their allergies.

18 August 2023

Dr Helen Brough on Nut Allergy for the BBC London News

Interview with BBC News London about nut allergy in children.

25 July 2023

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All about managing food allergies - Online interview

Many types of food can cause allergic reactions in some patients, including shellfish, tree nuts, eggs and milk.In our latest online interview, highly esteem...

25 July 2023

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Online Interview food allergy with Dr Helen Brough

Online Interview food allergy with Dr Helen Brough

25 July 2023

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Latest Update in Paediatric Food Allergy Webinar

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25 July 2023

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What are Professor Helen Brough's reviews like?

Professor Helen Brough's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 198 reviews

What languages does Professor Helen Brough speak?

Professor Helen Brough speaks English, French, German and Spanish

Where is Professor Helen Brough located?

Professor Helen Brough primarily practices at The Portland Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, located at 205 – 209 Great Portland Street, London, United Kingdom, W1W 5AH
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Professor Helen Brough is working Tuesday (08:30 - 15:30), Friday (10:00 - 16:00), Saturday (09:00 - 15:00)

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