Dr Nirit Braha
Professional statement
Dr Nirit Braha is a distinguished consultant paediatrician and endocrinologist. She sees babies and children of all ages, from premature infants to young adults up until their 18th birthday. As a General Paediatrician with over 17 years’ clinical experience, Dr Braha offers expert advice about a huge range of common child health concerns, such as headaches, abdominal pain and chronic cough. She also offers newborn and child health checks.
Dr Braha also has subspecialty expertise in paediatric endocrinology and in the diagnosis and management of hormonal disorders, including thyroid disorders, early puberty, late puberty, menstrual disorders and obesity. Her approach is detailed and holistic, listening carefully to the concerns of patients and their families, and tailoring her management plans according to patients’ needs and preferences.
Background
Dr Braha qualified in Medicine with Distinction in Special Studies from Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ School of Medicine in 2006. She also holds a BSc in Pharmacology with Basic Medical Sciences (1st Class Hons) and subsequently completed a Masters degree in International Health (Distinction). Her training included general and acute paediatrics, paediatric and neonatal intensive care and neurodevelopmental paediatrics.
Dr Braha also undertook subspecialist training in paediatric endocrinology and diabetes at UCLH, Great Ormond Street Hospital, St George’s Hospital and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. Dr Braha has undertaken a range of laboratory and clinical research and has delivered multiple presentations at international conferences.
Dr Braha is a published author in paediatric endocrine, diabetes and general paediatrics topics. In addition to her clinical work, Dr Braha has led quality improvement and service development work at multiple NHS Trusts and has also co-authored several network guidelines. She remains closely involved in training the next generation of doctors and works as a Simulation Training co-lead, Advanced Paediatric Life Support instructor, Educational Supervisor and Tutor for UCL medical students.
Dr Braha has been a Consultant Paediatrician at the Royal Free Hospital, London since 2018. She is a member of the British Society of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes and a Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
Locations
Dr Braha offers face to face, telephone and video consultations at the Wellington Hospital Outpatients and Diagnostics Centre in Golders Green, and at the Portland Hospital in Central London. Her NHS base is at the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead, London.
Clinics
Golders Green Outpatients and Diagnostics Centre
Central London, Golders Green Outpatients and Diagnostic Centre, Roman House, 296 Golders Green Rd, London NW11 9PY,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 20 years of experience
- Consultant Paediatrician and Endocrinologist, The Portland Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Puberty concerns
- Thyroid disorders
Education
- BSc – Pharmacology with Basic Medical Sciences, 1st Class Honours, King's College London (2004)
- MBBS with Distinction in Special Studies, Guy's, King's and St. Thomas' School of Medicine, King’s College London (2006)
Publications and conferences
- A Albanese, N Braha. Central Diabetes Insipidus. Peer-reviewed eBook, Ferring, 2016
- N Braha. Sexual Abuse (Chapter), Child Protection Practice Manual. ed. G Hann, C Fertleman, Oxford University Press, 2016
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
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- Dr Braha has a knack of putting my son at ease. She took time to listen to and understand his point of view as well as speaking to us. She is excellent at explaining the medicine in terms understandable for both child and adult. I would highly recommend her.