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Dr Evagelia Paraskevopoulou
MBBS FRCPCH CCT
GMC: 6122736Professional statement
Dr Evagelia Paraskevopoulou is a Paediatrician with a special interest in Diabetes and Endocrinology, obesity and eating disorders.
Originally born in Greece and fully Greek speaking, she has completed her education in the UK and received her MBBS with Merit at St George's University of London. She trained in London and attained her membership to the Royal College of Paediatrics in 2005.
She has been a well-respected Paediatric consultant in Surrey, and is currently working at St George's Hospital as the Clinical Lead in Paediatric Diabetes.
Dr Paraskevopoulou has vast experience in treating all aspects of paediatric conditions. She has additional expertise in health screening, faltering growth, constipation, breathing problems, abdominal pain, eating disorders and obesity. She is part of the National CYP Diabetes TIDE (type 1 diabetes and eating disorders) working group developing national guidance, and she is a member of the CYP Diabetes Network and the British Society of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes.
She has a holistic approach to her medical management and considers the family as a unit when treating her patients.
Clinics
184 Coombe Ln W, Kingston upon Thames KT2 7EG, UK, South LondonMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 20 years of experience
- Consultant general paediatrician with a special interest in diabetes endocrinology and obesity - Clinical lead in paediatric diabetes St Georges University Hospital NHS Trust (current post)
Subspecialties
- Diabetes
- Acid reflux
Professional memberships
- Fellowship at Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
- British Society of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes
Education
- Spin Paediatric DIabetes, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (2019)
- CCT Paediatrics, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (2017)
Positions in organisations
- Diabetes Clinical Lead, St George's University Hospital
- Paediatric Endocrinology Obesity Lead, St George's University Hospital
Publications and conferences
- https://www.endocrine-abstracts.org/ea/0045/ea0045p15
- UKPCEDD 2025
Languages spoken
- English
- Greek
Registration number: 6122736
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- Excellent doctor, very kind and professional. She was thorough during the clinical examination and took the time to explain everything clearly. She answered all my questions and provided a clear plan. I was very satisfied with my experience and would highly recommend her.
- Dr Paraskevopoulou really helped my daughter. She was kind, patient. thoughtful and very knowledgeable. She made everything very easy to understand and helped us reach a diagnosis. My daughter is now on treatment and is thriving in school and at home. I highly recommend her.
- Dr Evagelia has been wonderful with my daughter. Excellent doctor with very gentle manners, made us feel in good hands :)