Dr Katie Blundell

MBChB BSc (Hons) MRCPCH

Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
GMC Number: 7082720

Dr Katie Blundell

MBChB BSc (Hons) MRCPCH

Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
GMC Number: 7082720

Dr Katie Blundell is a highly experienced Consultant Paediatrician with more than 14 years of experience caring for babies, children, and young people. Dedicated to providing expert, compassionate care, she helps families navigate childhood illnesses and health concerns with confidence, clarity, and reassurance.

Known for her approachable and family-centred manner, Dr Blundell combines specialist expertise with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by modern parents. As a mother of three, she appreciates the worries and uncertainties families often experience and is passionate about translating complex medical information into clear, practical advice that empowers parents to make informed decisions about their child’s health.

With specialist training spanning paediatric emergency medicine, general paediatrics, neonatal medicine, and paediatric intensive care, Dr Blundell provides comprehensive, evidence-based care for a wide range of childhood conditions, from common illnesses to more complex presentations. Her thoughtful and collaborative approach ensures that children receive the highest standards of care while parents feel informed, supported, and reassured every step of the way.

Areas of Specialist Interest

Dr Blundell has extensive experience in the assessment and management of acute illnesses and injuries affecting babies, children, and young people. Her broad training across paediatric emergency medicine, general paediatrics, neonatal medicine, and paediatric intensive care enables her to provide expert care for a wide range of childhood conditions, from common illnesses to more complex presentations.

She has a particular interest in helping families navigate childhood health concerns with confidence, providing expert assessment, clear explanations, and practical guidance tailored to each child’s individual needs. Recognising that illness can be a source of significant anxiety for parents, Dr Blundell strives to ensure that families feel informed, reassured, and supported when making decisions about their child’s health.

In addition to acute paediatric care, Dr Blundell has specialist expertise in safeguarding and child protection and is committed to ensuring that every child receives safe, compassionate, and holistic care. Her thoughtful and family-centred approach reflects her belief that every child deserves the highest standards of support, advocacy, and medical care.

Professional Background and Clinical Experience

Dr Blundell is a Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine at West Middlesex Hospital, part of Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust. Throughout her career, she has trained and worked within some of London’s leading hospitals, including Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, St Mary’s Hospital, Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital, and Northwick Park Hospital.

Her specialist training has encompassed paediatric emergency medicine, general paediatrics, neonatal intensive care, paediatric intensive care, and paediatric cardiology, providing her with extensive experience in managing both common and complex childhood conditions. This broad background enables her to combine specialist expertise with a holistic understanding of children’s health and development.

Alongside her clinical work, Dr Blundell holds leadership roles within the Paediatric Emergency Department at West Middlesex Hospital, where she serves as Lead for Child Safeguarding and Lead for Junior Teaching. She is also actively involved in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives aimed at maintaining the highest standards of care for children and young people.

Widely respected for her clinical judgement, leadership, and approachable manner, Dr Blundell is committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care while supporting children and families through some of their most challenging moments.

Teaching, Innovation and Parent Education

Teaching and education have been central to Dr Blundell’s career. Throughout her training and consultant practice, she has been actively involved in educating medical students, paediatric trainees, and healthcare professionals, including delivering simulation-based teaching in paediatric emergencies at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and serving as a PACES examiner.

As Lead for Junior Teaching within the Paediatric Emergency Department at West Middlesex Hospital, Dr Blundell is committed to supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals and advancing standards of paediatric care. Her passion for education extends beyond the medical profession and reflects a longstanding commitment to translating complex clinical information into clear, practical guidance that empowers families to make informed decisions about their child’s health.

Private Medical Insurance

At London Paediatric Clinic, we aim to make accessing specialist paediatric care as straightforward as possible. We accept most major private medical insurers and can provide guidance regarding authorisation requirements, coverage, and the options available to you, helping make the process clear and stress-free so you can focus on your child's health and wellbeing.

Our Location

Address: 90 Sloane Street, Chelsea SW1X 9PQ

Conveniently located at 90 Sloane Street in the heart of Central London, London Paediatric Clinic offers easy access to expert private paediatric care for babies, children, and teenagers.