Professional statement
Dr Theofilos Polychronakis is a consultant in paediatrics and paediatric respiratory medicine, based in Cambridge. He specialises in chronic cough and recurrent respiratory infections in children. He treats children with asthma, allergies, rhinitis, eczema, and sleep disorders.
Dr Polychronakis also performs lung function tests and sleep studies. He privately practises for Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital where he is a consultant for the Cambridge Paediatric Practice. His NHS base is Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, working at Addenbrooke's Hospital. He is a highly-qualified professional with an MD from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece and has an MSc in allergy from Imperial College London.
Dr Polychronakis is also a fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH) and has a Paediatric HERMES Diploma from the European Respiratory Society (ERS). Dr Polychronakis' sub-speciality training in paediatric respiratory medicine took place at the Royal Brompton Hospital and in Cambridge, while he trained as a senior fellow at Great Ormond Street Hospital. The range of conditions he treats reflects more than 10 years of clinical experience.
Dr Polychronakis' research has been published in respected peer-reviewed journals including the Journal of Cystic Fibrosis. Furthermore, he has presented at various international conferences. He is also a member of the British Paediatric Respiratory Society (BPRS), the British Thoracic Society (BTS), the European Academy of Paediatrics and the European Respiratory Society.
Clinics
Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital
Cambridge, 4 Trumpington Rd, Cambridge CB2 8AF,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 17 years of experience
- Consultant, Paediatric respiratory medicine, Cambridge Paediatric Practice, Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital (Present)
Subspecialties
- Paediatric respiratory medicine
- Airborne allergies
Professional memberships
- British Paediatric Respiratory Society (BPRS)
- British Thoracic Society (BTS)
Education
- MSc, Allergy, Imperial College London (2009 - 2011)
- Paediatric HERMES Diploma, European Respiratory Society (ERS)
Languages spoken
- English
- Greek
Reviews
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- We have visited Dr P a handful of times over the last few years for my sons cough, chest and sinus issues. He has been fantastic - calming our nerves and helping with both short and medium term solutions. I can highly recommend Dr P.
- Dr. Polychronakis was very thorough and answered all of our questions. He was also very gentle and patient with our son who was scared. This helped make doctor's appointments a positive experience for him, so we are really grateful. So thankful to have found a great pediatrician!
- Dr Polychronakis has been amazing since first contact and throughout the whole time that we have been under his care. Quick response from both him and his secretary, very caring and accomodating.
- Dr Polychronakis is very friendly and polite, but also extremely good at his speciality. He has provided excellent medical advice to our son which has helped improve his condition. We are very pleased.
- Dr Polychronakis is a very conscientious and empathetic doctor. His effective diagnosis of my daughter’s condition and prompt referral allowed her to be treated by the correct specialist. I would highly recommend Dr Polychronakis as he really does listen to each patient.
- Very professional, friendly and listened to our concerns. Our opinions were listened to and the best care for our daughter felt like the priority throughout the consultation.
- Excellent, caring, friendly, and knowledgeable doctor. Would highly recommend..