
Dr James GreeningGeneral paediatrician and paediatric endocrinologist in Leicester
Dr James Greening
MBBS MRCPCH FRCP
GMC: 3590087Professional statement
Dr James Greening is a consultant paediatrician based in Leicester, specialising in diabetes and endocrinology in children and adolescents. He practices privately at Spire Leicester Hospital and for the NHS at Leicester Royal Infirmary. His other specialisms are obesity, childhood growth, puberty-related problems, thyroid disorders and general paediatric endocrine problems.
Dr Greening is a highly-experienced professional with a family-centred care approach and an approachable, gentle demeanour towards his young patients.
His personable practice style is complemented by significant expertise developed via training at Great Ormond Street Hospital, the Institute of Child Health at University College London and St Bartholomew's Hospital. Dr Greening has an MBBS from the University of London and an MRCPCH from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Children's Health. Alongside working at Oxford Children's Hospital, he has international experience via his work at Sydney Children's Hospital.
Dr Greening is also involved in clinical academic research, supervising students at the College of Life Sciences at the University of Leicester. His work, including research into children's Type 1 diabetes, has been published in various peer-reviewed papers.
He is also a member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, the British Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes (BSPED), International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) and the Association of Children's Diabetes Clinicians.
Dr Greening is a highly-experienced professional with a family-centred care approach and an approachable, gentle demeanour towards his young patients.
His personable practice style is complemented by significant expertise developed via training at Great Ormond Street Hospital, the Institute of Child Health at University College London and St Bartholomew's Hospital. Dr Greening has an MBBS from the University of London and an MRCPCH from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Children's Health. Alongside working at Oxford Children's Hospital, he has international experience via his work at Sydney Children's Hospital.
Dr Greening is also involved in clinical academic research, supervising students at the College of Life Sciences at the University of Leicester. His work, including research into children's Type 1 diabetes, has been published in various peer-reviewed papers.
He is also a member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, the British Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes (BSPED), International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) and the Association of Children's Diabetes Clinicians.
Clinics

Spire Leicester Hospital
Leicester, Gartree Road, LE2 2FFMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 35 years of experience
- Consultant paediatrician, Spire Leicester Hospital
Subspecialties
- Paediatric endocrinology
- General adolescent paediatrics
Professional memberships
- British Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes (BSPED)
- International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD)
Education
- MBBS Medicine, University of London (1991)
- MRCPCH, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
Teaching posts
- Clinical Research Supervisor (Paediatrics), Clinical Academic Training Programme, College of Life Sciences, University of Leicester
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 3590087
Reviews
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- Dr. Greening was very knowlegeable and provided us with a letter explaining all of the relevant medical issues after visiting. Communication with his assistant Jo was also very smooth. Thanks very much.
- Dr James Greening and his staff made us and our little one feel very comfortable. He was very accurate and explained in a very clear way the outcome of the visit and what we need to do next. Dr Greening listened to us very carefully which we appreciated hugely. Highly recommend.
- Mr Greening is an excellent consultant and would strongly recommend him.