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Consultant Profile

Dr Sophia Mooncey

Name:
Dr Sophia Mooncey MBBS MRCP MRCPCH
Practising at:
Spire Harpenden Hospital and Spire Leicester Hospital
Specialties:
  • Paediatric medicine
    Special clinical interests:

    Neurodevelopment; behavioural disorders e.g. ADHD, Autism and Aspergers syndrome.
    Disability; epilepsy; sleep difficulties and feeding difficulties e.g. obesity, nutrition

    Research interests:

    Neurodevelopmental outcomes, feeding, disability in the ethnic population

    Current NHS and /or university posts:

    Consultant Community Paediatrician Luton PCT

    Year of first medical qualification:
    1984
    Current membership(s) of professional, national and regional bodies:

    General Medical Council
    Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
    Medical Protection Society

     
    Contact Details 
    Telephone number to make a private appointment:
    0800 585 112
    Private secretary telephone number:
    07950 867311
    Availability:
    Alternate Wednesday afternoons
     
    Background Information 
    Professional profile:

    I am a Consultant Community Paediatrician working in Luton and South Bedfordshire since 2001.  I have worked in paediatrics for over 20 years. My experience ranges from newborn intensive care to neurodevelopmental follow up and teenagers with behavioural problems. I understand the impact of diagnoses that have a lifelong effect on families and am keen to provide the best support  for these children and families.

    In my current NHS consultant post I carry out emotional and behavioural disorder clinics assessing and diagnosing Autism, Asperger’s syndrome, Tourette’s, ADHD, feeding difficulties, obesity etc. I also perform developmental assessments for ex preterms, those with learning difficulties, epilepsy, sleep difficulties and global developmental delay. I provide support for families and schools, for those children with special needs. I carry out medical examinations for child protection, developmental assessments and adoptions (am medical adviser for Luton Panel).

    My previous experience has been working in London hospitals to complete my CCST (specialist training) in paediatrics. I have also carried out neonatal research and presented papers at international meetings.

    Personal profile:

    I have always enjoyed paediatrics and appreciate the anxieties and pleasure in working with children and their families. I am married and we have four children ranging in age from toddler to teens, giving me much practical experience. Quality of lifestyle is important to us and I have always worked part time since having children and continue to do so. 

    I enjoy cooking and travelling abroad to learn about different cultures.
    I take an active part in charity events e.g. the 5k run. I enjoy running, and playing tennis as well as watching films with my family!

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