Where are we located
We are located on the first floor above the main reception at the entrance of the hospital. Take the stairs or the main lift to first floor and follow the signs for Starlight Children’s Outpatients. Where possible, please try to use public transport as parking is extremely limited in hospital and surrounding area.
Opening times- 9am to 5pm with occasional evening and weekend clinics.
Please allow 2 hours for your visit as you may be required to have some tests.
Please be aware thatsome appointments take longer than others and this can delay the running time of a clinic.
About Starlight Outpatients
Our team is made up of paediatric consultants, clinic nurses, healthcare assistants and other health care professionals. We hold several clinics to treat children and young people aged 0-16 with a variety of different conditions (such as rheumatology, asthma, cardiology and allergy).
Each member of our team brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to providing the highest standards of care. Our paediatric consultants are experts in their respective fields, ensuring that every child receives specialised and informed treatment.
Our clinic nurses are not only skilled in medical procedures but also in offering compassionate support to both children and their families, helping to ease the stress that often accompanies medical visits. Healthcare Assistants play a crucial role in our team, offering hands-on care and ensuring that the day-to-day operations of our clinics run smoothly.
In addition to our regular clinics, we also offer educational sessions for familiesto help them understand and manage their child's condition effectively. We believe that empowering parents and caregivers with knowledge is key to achieving the best health outcomes for our young patients.
We strive to create a welcoming, child friendly and supportive environment with the goal of ensuring that your visit is a delightful and a create a positive experience for both you and your child. Our goal is to not only treat medical conditions but also to promote overall wellness and health, ensuring that each child can lead a happy and healthy life.
Speciality Registrars Junior Doctors Medical Students Student Nurses |
Physiotherapists Dieticians Phlebotomists Audiologist Reception team |
Surgical Team Ear, Nose and Throat Team Ophthalmology Team Maxillofacial Team Dermatology Team |
Cardiologist from GOSH CAMHS Neonatal Team Volunteers Play Specialist |
Nursing team
Michelle Higgins-Abrago
Senior Staff Nurse
Rose Fosu-Berkoh
Health Care Assistant
Suzy Tinker
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Paediatric Dermatology
Emma Hassan
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Paediatric Epilepsy
Gemma Parish
Respiratory Liaison Nurse
Juli Khatun
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Paediatric Allergy
Yvette Oppong-Kwarteng
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Paediatric Allergy
Amanda Jacques
Respiratory Liaison Nurse
Safiyah Colclough
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Paediatric Epilepsy
Fusha Sterling-Anderson
Health Care Assistant
Admin team
Jordan Lewis
Service Manager
Sanna Steele
Assistant Service Manager
Sandra Cunningham
Paediatric Secretary
Jennifer Whiting
Paediatric Secretary
Wafaa El Ghouaouta
Paeds Administrator
Faisal Shaikh
Acute Paediatric Senior Administrator
Consultant Paediatricians
Dr Sanjay Wazir
Associate Medical Director and Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Allergist with a Special Interest in Rheumatology and Epilepsy.
Dr Lucia ReFerre
Paediatric Lead Consultant Paediatrician with a Special Interest in Enuresis, Allergy and Mental Health Champion.
Dr Debbie Burns
Consultant Paediatrician with a Special Interest in Gastroenterology.
Dr Cauvery Pal
Consultant Paediatrician with a Special Interest in Epilepsy and Urinary tract infections.
Dr Tamar Rothenberg
Consultant paediatrician, Allergist and with a Special Interest in Asthma.
Dr Rajiv Sood
Consultant Paediatrician & Allergist; Lead for Paediatric Allergy and Immunotherapy.
Dr Julia Thomson
Consultant Paediatrician with a Special Interest Cardiology.
Dr Meena Patel
Consultant Paediatrician and Named Doctor for Safeguarding Children (acute).
Dr Morgan Ezzati
Consultant Paediatrician with a Special Interest in Epilepsy, Headaches, Complex care and TB.
Dr Lucy Backhouse
Consultant Paediatrician with a Special Interest in Rheumatology.
Dr Siva Meinerikandathevan
Locum Consultant Paediatrician and Eating Disorders Champion.
Dr Alex Argyropoulos
Consultant Paediatrician with a Special Interest in Epilepsy.
Dr Ed Dallas
Consultant Paediatrician
Dr Naresh Seeboruth
Consultant Paediatrician with a Special Interest in Gastroenterology and Allergy.
What services are available
These procedures will be performed by either a nurse or a healthcare assistant.
If your child is under five years old please make sure you bring their red book to clinic as this contains important information about your child.
Contact us
020 8510 5018
020 8510 7425
Paediatric Secretaries
020 8510 7876
020 8510 7877
For rebooking or cancelling appointments.
Please contact the Central Booking Team
020 8510 5544 or via the below link
https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/outpatient-appointments
Starlight outpatient services
Allergy | Dermatology | Neonatal Dietician |
Asthma | Dermatology Nurse | NICU |
Allergy Nurse | Dietician | Ophthalmology |
Allergy Dietician | Ears, Nose and Throat | Phlebotomy |
Audiology | Epilepsy | Physio |
BBV | Gastroenterology | Rheumatology |
Bladder Clinic | General Clinics | Transitions Clinic to all adult services |
Cardiology | General Surgery | TB |
CAMHS | Headache Clinic | Urgent Clinic |
Complex Care | Immunotherapy | Urology |
Developmental | Max Facs | UTI |
Phlebotomy (blood test)
All Phlebotomy appointment call Central Bookings - 0208 510 5544
Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm
For all children
- 11 years and Under
- 15 years and under with learning difficulties and/or learning disability, and autistic children can be book into starlight outpatients
A Blood Form is required.
Clinic days and times
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 2.10 - 4.40
Friday morning: 9 – 9.45 (fasting blood test)
10 – 10.50 (non-fasting blood test)
Friday afternoon 2.10 – 4.00
There is no walk-in Phlebotomy service at Starlight Children's Outpatients
Phlebotomy at Lower Clapton Health Centre
- 12 years and over
- Children 16 years and over with learning difficulties and/or learning
disability
Please book via https://www.swiftqueue.co.uk/homerton.php
Alternatively, call 07342 068 763 (Mon - Fri 8am - 4pm) to book an appointment by speaking to a member of staff.
ECG Appointment (Hackney and City Patients only)
Booked appointment only
020 8510 5018 or 7425
Wednesdays 3.30 – 4.00
Children up to 15yrs should have appointments at Starlight Outpatient’s
Starlight Outpatients ECG form is required
Children 16 years and over book with Adult ECG