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Understanding food allergy in young children
Food allergies in children are surprisingly common. Among toddlers, there is a strong link...
Professor George Du Toit
Top Doctors Awards: 2023
MBBCh FCP MMeD Dip.Allergy FRCPCH FAAAAI
GMC: 4088709Professional statement
Professor George Du Toit is a consultant paediatrician with over two decades of experience in treating and managing patients with complex allergies, including eczema, food allergies, asthma, antibiotic allergies, and hay fever. His team is dedicated to providing patient-centred and responsive care, adhering to the highest safety standards, and is supported by a skilled group of nurses, psychologists, dietitians, and Practice Management staff.
Professor Du Toit is passionate about his specialised field of paediatric medicine, a sentiment reflected in the excellent feedback he receives from patients and their families.
His primary base of practice is the Allergy Centre of Excellence (ACE) in Marylebone, where he also holds clinics at the Portland Hospital and in New Malden, Surrey. Additionally, he offers Zoom consultations accessible throughout the UK. In his NHS role, Professor Du Toit practices at Evelina Children's Hospital in London.
As one of the Directors of ACE, Allergy Centre of Excellence (ACE) in Marylebone, the largest provider of oral immunotherapy for food allergies in the UK, Professor Du Toit is recognised for his contributions to clinical research.
He has conducted landmark trials focused on the prevention and treatment of food allergies (link to publications). His most recent accolades include prestigious international awards such as the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) Members Award (2025), the EAACI Clinical Fellow Award (2024), the Hugh A. Sampson Lectureship in Food Allergy at the 2022 AAAAI Annual Meeting, the Daniel Bovet Award for Allergy Treatment and Prevention by the European Association of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (2020), and the Dr. William Frankland Award for Outstanding Contribution to Allergy by the British Society of Allergy & Clinical Immunology (2020).
Clinics
Allergy Centre of Excellence
Central London, 10 Duchess St, London W1G 9AB, UKMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 24 years of experience
- Consultant Paediatric Allergist, The Portland Hospital, London (2003 - present)
Subspecialties
- Diagnosis of paediatric allergic conditions
- Eczema
Professional memberships
- BSACI - British Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
- EAACI - European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Education
- Professor of Paediatric Allergy, King's College London, 2018
Teaching posts
- Honorary Senior Lecturer, Department of Child Health, University of Cape Town (2010 - present)
- MSc Lecturer, Allergy and Paediatrics, Imperial College London (2009 - present)
Positions in organisations
- Member of the NICE Guideline Development Group (GDG) meeting for Drug Allergy (2012 )
- Member of the Allergy Academy Executive Committee, King's College London (2010 - present)
Publications and conferences
- Follow-up to Adolescence after Early Peanut Introduction for Allergy Prevention. Du Toit G, Huffaker MF, Radulovic S, Feeney M, Fisher HR, Byron M, Dunaway L, Calatroni A, Johnson M, Foong RX, Marques-Mejias A, Bartha I, Basting M, Brough HA, Baloh C, Laidlaw TM, Bahnson HT, Roberts G, Plaut M, Wheatley LM, Lack G; Immune Tolerance Network LEAP-Trio Trial Team. NEJM Evid. 2024 Jun Cite Share
- EAACI guidelines on the diagnosis of IgE-mediated food allergy. Santos AF Riggioni C iery BP, Du Toit G, Skypala I. et al. Allergy. 2023 Dec;78(12):3057-3076.
Prizes and awards
- British Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - William Frankland Award 2017
- Daniel Bovet Award for Allergy Treatment and Prevention by the European Association of Allergy and Clinical Immunology in 2020
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 4088709
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4.9
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- We visited Professor Du Toit after we suspected our 6 month old daughter had an egg allergy as well as eczema. Professor Du Toit was extremely reassuring, knowledgeable and thorough in explaining testing that was being carried out, risks and how to continue introducing allergens to our daughter. We felt completely at ease with Professor Du Toit and his amazing team, and confident moving forward with our daughter’s weaning journey after visiting him.Doctor's response -Thank you for the kind and positive review. I hope all settles for her, and she enjoys a non-allergic future.
- George was amazing throughout our diagnosis, treatment and aftercare. Cannot recommend ACE enough and will be sure to use them again if ever required.Doctor's response -Thank you for your kind feedback, it was lovely to meet your 'clan'.
- I cannot recommend London Allergy Consultants strongly enough! I visited with my baby son and was so impressed by the care we received. They treated him with genuine love, respect, and high-level professionalism. As a parent, I felt incredibly supported and guided through the process. It is rare to find such a perfect balance of medical expertise and heart. I am super happy with our experience and highly encourage other parents to trust them with their childrenDoctor's response -Thank you for the kind and positive feedback, I hope you are all getting on well.
- The whole process was fantastic from entering the building until we left. All staff made us feel like we were the most important people in that building, we did not feel rushed and answered all of our questions.Doctor's response -Thank you so much for the positive review
- Super friendly and the thorough, wonderful with toddlersDoctor's response -Thank you for the fantastic feedback. Toddlers are great fun, enjoy!
- Unreal doctor / professor been to him few times regarding our daughters and all he has ever given is positive feedback he’s a great guy and will return if ever needed him again.Doctor's response -Thank you for the postivie and kind feedback, inspires our team : )
- Excellent doctor. I’ve been visiting him for the past two years for both my daughters and have always been very satisfied with the care provided. He also referred me to other great specialists when needed. Truly happy with the service.Doctor's response -Thank you for making the effort to provide feedback and the kind words, which are much appreciated. Hope the health journey for your daughters is a positive one.