About Dr Mugilan Anandarajan

Dr Mugilan Anandarajan is a Consultant Paediatrician with a special interest in allergy. He provides assessment and management of children with suspected or confirmed food allergies and other allergic conditions at Kingsbridge Private Hospital and Ulster Independent Clinic in Belfast. No GP referral is required.

Care combines a detailed clinical assessment, allergy testing where clinically indicated and an individual management plan. Dr Anandarajan works with dietitians where dietary advice or nutritional support is needed. This coordinated approach supports care tailored to each child's clinical and nutritional needs.

He holds FRCPCH — Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health — alongside an MD from Queen's University Belfast, a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Health Science (Allergy), a Postgraduate Diploma in Asthma, and a Diploma in Child Health. He has over 25 years of clinical experience, including as an NHS Consultant Paediatrician at the Ulster Hospital, and has published articles in journals.

He is a member of the British Society for Allergy & Clinical Immunology (BSACI) and the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI).

Special Clinical Interests

  • Food allergy — peanut, egg, cow's milk, tree nuts, wheat, soy and multiple food allergies
  • Cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA) — from newborn formula guidance through to the milk ladder
  • Atopic eczema — identifying allergic triggers, optimising topical treatment and managing the eczema–allergy relationship
  • Anaphylaxis — emergency planning, adrenaline auto-injector (EpiPen/Jext) prescription and training
  • Hay fever and allergic rhinitis — seasonal and perennial rhinitis, including house dust mite and grass pollen allergy
  • Urticaria (hives) and angioedema — acute and chronic urticaria assessment and management
  • Asthma and allergic wheeze — diagnosis, inhaler technique and long-term management
  • Drug allergy — assessment of suspected antibiotic and other drug reactions

For general paediatric services, please visit belfastchildrensclinic.com.

Allergy Testing

Dr Anandarajan offers comprehensive allergy assessment including skin prick testing and specific IgE blood testing (including component-resolved diagnostics). Skin prick test results are available within 15–20 minutes at the appointment. Where specific IgE blood tests are required, results typically take 2–3 weeks. Each consultation includes clinical assessment and an individual management plan. Further tests or follow-up may be needed to clarify the diagnosis. All results are interpreted in the context of your child's clinical history — a critical step that distinguishes expert allergy assessment from simple testing.

Clinic Locations

  • Kingsbridge Private Hospital — 811–815 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7GX. Tel: 028 9066 7878. Monday to Friday, 9am–9pm. Free on-site parking.
  • Ulster Independent Clinic — 245 Stranmillis Road, Belfast BT9 5JH. Tel: 028 9066 1212. Selected days.

Video and telephone e-consultations are also available via Top Doctors.

Health Insurance

Dr Anandarajan is recognised by all major private health insurers, including Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva, Vitality Health, WPA, Benenden Health, Cigna and Healix. Self-pay patients are also welcome.

Patient Reviews

Awarded the Doctify Outstanding Patient Experience Award in 2024, 2025 and 2026, and the Top Doctors Patient Recognition Award in 2024. Read verified reviews on Doctify, Top Doctors and Google.