Dr Rakesh AminConsultant Paediatric Endocrinologist and Diabetes Specialist in Central London
Dr Rakesh Amin
MRCP MSc MD FRCPCH
GMC: 3562985Professional statement
Dr Rakesh Amin is a distinguished consultant paediatric endocrinologist and diabetes specialist based in London. With over 30 years of experience, Dr Amin sees child and adolescent patients up to the age of 21, and is renowned for his expertise in growth, thyroid, puberty, adrenal and pituitary disorders, bone related problems, type 1 and type 2 diabetes and childhood obesity.
Dr Amin qualified in medicine with honours at Leeds University Medical School in 1991. He undertook further training in paediatric medicine in London before specialising in paediatric endocrinology through training in Oxford and London. Dr Amin has completed a Master’s in diabetes and endocrinology at King's College London and was also awarded an MD with commendation in 2006 for his research undertaken at Cambridge on the subject of the hormonal determinants of microvascular disease in type 1 diabetes.
He is a fellow of both the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. Dr Amin has served as a consultant in paediatric endocrinology and diabetes since 2005, formerly at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and St. Barts and the London Hospitals. He is currently based at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, where he has held a number of leadership roles, including clinical lead of his department. He sees private patients at HCA The Portland Hospital, London Medical and through the International and Private Patient Care at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
With an emphasis on patient-centred care, Dr Amin is friendly and approachable, and is skilled in developing excellent relationships with his patients and their families. He keenly understands the importance of providing jargon-free, clear explanations for children and their guardians and only requests interventions or further action when necessary. Dr Amin is highly experienced in a range of clinical settings and is proud to offer his specialist care to children and families from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Additional to his clinical responsibilities, Dr Amin holds a number of key roles in education. He is an honorary senior lecturer at the Institute of Child Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and is also a clinical and educational supervisor and undergraduate training supervisor in endocrinology. He is a trained mentor and coach.
Dr Amin is a renowned researcher and remains actively involved in various key clinical trials. He has published numerous academic articles which appear in peer reviewed journals. He has been a member of the Clinical Trials and Study Group of the British Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes and has served as a member of the working group for the National Diabetes Audit Dataset. Throughout his esteemed career, he has received numerous awards for his academic work, including numerous Clinical Excellence Awards in recognition of his dedication, skill and expertise.
Dr Amin qualified in medicine with honours at Leeds University Medical School in 1991. He undertook further training in paediatric medicine in London before specialising in paediatric endocrinology through training in Oxford and London. Dr Amin has completed a Master’s in diabetes and endocrinology at King's College London and was also awarded an MD with commendation in 2006 for his research undertaken at Cambridge on the subject of the hormonal determinants of microvascular disease in type 1 diabetes.
He is a fellow of both the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. Dr Amin has served as a consultant in paediatric endocrinology and diabetes since 2005, formerly at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and St. Barts and the London Hospitals. He is currently based at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, where he has held a number of leadership roles, including clinical lead of his department. He sees private patients at HCA The Portland Hospital, London Medical and through the International and Private Patient Care at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
With an emphasis on patient-centred care, Dr Amin is friendly and approachable, and is skilled in developing excellent relationships with his patients and their families. He keenly understands the importance of providing jargon-free, clear explanations for children and their guardians and only requests interventions or further action when necessary. Dr Amin is highly experienced in a range of clinical settings and is proud to offer his specialist care to children and families from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Additional to his clinical responsibilities, Dr Amin holds a number of key roles in education. He is an honorary senior lecturer at the Institute of Child Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and is also a clinical and educational supervisor and undergraduate training supervisor in endocrinology. He is a trained mentor and coach.
Dr Amin is a renowned researcher and remains actively involved in various key clinical trials. He has published numerous academic articles which appear in peer reviewed journals. He has been a member of the Clinical Trials and Study Group of the British Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes and has served as a member of the working group for the National Diabetes Audit Dataset. Throughout his esteemed career, he has received numerous awards for his academic work, including numerous Clinical Excellence Awards in recognition of his dedication, skill and expertise.
Clinics
The Portland Hospital - part of HCA Healthcare
Central London, 205 - 209 Great Portland St. W1W 5AH,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 35 years of experience
- Consultant paediatric endocrinologist and diabetes specialist, HCA The Portland Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Adrenal bone disorders
- Adrenal gland disorders
Professional memberships
- Member, British Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes (BSPED)
- Member, European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology
Education
- MBChB with honours, Bachelor of medicine, bachelor of surgery, University of Leeds (1991)
- MSc, Diabetes and endocrinology, King's College London (1991)
Teaching posts
- Honorary senior lecturer, Institute of Child Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (2012-present)
- Clinical and educational supervisor in paediatric endocrinology and diabetes, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (present)
Publications and conferences
- You can see some of Dr Amin's academic work on ResearchGate.
Prizes and awards
- Waddington Prize in Anatomy (1991)
- Riding Prize in Medicine for best clinical performance (1991)
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 3562985
Reviews
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- Dr Amin is quite friendly and competent consultant in his profession and we really appreciate the way he treated our son Mihammad Sami and it’s been a long time. May God bless him and give more success in his life.
- We saw Dr Amin via video consultation and he was excellent. He was warm, empathetic and immediately understood my concerns without me needing to over-explain. His explanations were clear, concise and reassuring, and he really put us at ease. His expertise was obvious throughout and I left feeling heard, understood and in very safe hands.
- An excellent clinician with a evident acuity, positive energy and an affable manner with children and adults alike. Strongly recommended.
- Very pleased with Dr Amin's consultation with my son. His friendly manner put my son at ease and he explained everything in a way that he could undestand
- It was such a pleasure meeting Dr.Amin regarding my daughter health issues. he gave us ample time to, listened to us patiently, discussed the issues in detail and explained everything clearly .After the appointment, we feel that we are in good hands and really hopeful that the treatment plan will help us through.
- I saw Dr Amin in relation to my daughter's delayed onset of puberty and low body mass index. He was very kind and had a outstanding bedside manner. He put my daughter at ease and I feel very reassured that she is now under his expert care.
- Thank you for listening to my daughter, so many don’t.
- Dr Amin was so kind to us. Warm and friendly, he had such a gentle and sensitive approach to supporting my son. He explained everything very clearly and we feel in the very best hands.
- Very reassuring doctor. Efficient appointment and process
- We had an excellent initial consultation for my child. The doctor took the time to clearly explain the tests, procedures, and follow-up timelines in a reassuring way. All questions were answered thoroughly, and we left feeling confident about next steps.