Consultant Paediatrician with a Special Interest in Allergy – Newry
Consultant Paediatrician with a special interest in allergy, eczema and respiratory conditions serving families from Newry, County Down and County Armagh. Dr Mugilan Anandarajan (FRCPCH, MD). Kingsbridge Private Hospital, Belfast — accessible via the A1/M1. No GP referral required.
Paediatric Allergy Clinic Serving Newry and County Down and County Armagh
Dr Mugilan Anandarajan is a Consultant Paediatrician with a special interest in allergy, providing expert assessment and management of food allergy, eczema, asthma, anaphylaxis and the full range of allergic conditions in children aged 0–16. Families from Newry and across County Down and County Armagh travel to Belfast Children's Allergy Clinic at Kingsbridge Private Hospital and Ulster Independent Clinic for private paediatric care with a special interest in allergy, eczema and respiratory conditions.
No GP referral is required. Appointments are typically available within a few days. All major private health insurers are accepted, and self-pay patients are welcome.
Private Paediatric Allergy Clinic Near Newry
Families from Newry and the surrounding areas of County Down and County Armagh choose Belfast Children's Allergy Clinic for expert private paediatric allergy care for their children. Dr Mugilan Anandarajan — a Consultant Paediatrician with a special interest in allergy, eczema and respiratory conditions — practises at Kingsbridge Private Hospital on the Lisburn Road, Belfast, which is accessible from Newry via the A1 dual carriageway and M1 motorway. Journey time from Newry is typically 45–55 minutes.
Dr Anandarajan sees children from Newry, Armagh, Downpatrick, Banbridge, Dromore, Rathfriland, Warrenpoint, Rostrevor, Kilkeel, Crossmaglen, Keady and the wider south Down and south Armagh areas. No GP referral is required and same-week appointments are typically available.
For families from Newry who prefer a remote initial consultation before travelling to Belfast for allergy testing, video and telephone e-consultations are also available.
Allergy Testing for Children from Newry and County Down
Dr Anandarajan provides comprehensive allergy testing for children from Newry and County Down at Kingsbridge Private Hospital, Belfast. Skin prick testing is performed at the appointment and results are available within 15–20 minutes. Where specific IgE blood tests are required, results typically take 2–3 weeks, after which a full diagnosis and management plan is provided. Specific IgE blood tests and component-resolved diagnostics (CRD) are also available where indicated.
Allergy testing covers the full range of food allergens (peanut, tree nuts, egg, cow's milk, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish and sesame) and environmental allergens (grass pollen, tree pollen, house dust mite, cat, dog and mould). Component testing — for example Ara h 2 for peanut allergy — is available to help predict the severity of reactions and guide management decisions.
Conditions Assessed for Children from Newry
Dr Anandarajan assesses and manages the full range of allergic conditions in children aged 0–16. Families from Newry and County Down attend for assessment of:
- Food allergy — including reactions to peanut, tree nuts, egg, cow's milk, wheat and other foods
- Peanut allergy — including component testing and emergency management planning
- Egg allergy — including egg ladder guidance and vaccination advice
- Cow's milk allergy (CMPA) — IgE and non-IgE types, formula advice and milk ladder
- Eczema and allergy — identifying allergic triggers and optimising eczema management
- Hay fever and allergic rhinitis — seasonal and perennial, including allergen immunotherapy
- Urticaria (hives) — acute and chronic urticaria and angioedema
- Anaphylaxis — emergency planning, EpiPen/Jext prescription and training, school action plans
About Dr Mugilan Anandarajan — Serving Newry and County Down Families
Dr Anandarajan holds FRCPCH (Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health) and an MD from Queen's University Belfast. He also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Allergy and a Diploma in Asthma Management, and is a member of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI). With over 25 years of clinical experience — including as an NHS Consultant Paediatrician — he brings exceptional expertise to the assessment and management of allergic conditions in children.
Dr Anandarajan was awarded the Doctify Outstanding Patient Experience Award in both 2024 and 2025. He is recognised by all major private health insurers, including Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva, Vitality, WPA, Benenden Health and Health on-line. Self-pay patients from Newry and County Down are also welcome.
Getting to Kingsbridge Private Hospital from Newry
Kingsbridge Private Hospital is located at 811–815 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7GX. From Newry, take the A1 dual carriageway northbound towards Belfast, which becomes the M1 motorway. Exit at Junction 2 (Balmoral) and follow signs for the Lisburn Road. Journey time from Newry is typically 45–55 minutes. Free on-site parking is available at the hospital.
To book an appointment, call 028 9066 7878 or book online at kph.fyi/Book-MAnandarajan. No GP referral is required. Video consultations are also available for families who prefer a remote initial appointment.
Conditions Assessed
- Food Allergy
- Peanut Allergy
- Egg Allergy
- Cow's Milk Allergy
- Eczema & Allergy
- Hay Fever
- Urticaria (Hives)
- Anaphylaxis
About Dr Mugilan Anandarajan
Dr Anandarajan holds FRCPCH (Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health) and an MD from Queen's University Belfast — a higher postgraduate research degree. With over 25 years of paediatric experience — including as an NHS Consultant Paediatrician — he is a Consultant Paediatrician with a special interest in allergy, eczema and respiratory conditions. He has been awarded the Doctify Outstanding Patient Experience Award in both 2024 and 2025.
Read more: About Dr Mugilan Anandarajan
Clinic Locations
Dr Anandarajan sees patients at two leading private hospitals in Belfast, easily accessible from Newry:
- Kingsbridge Private Hospital — 811–815 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7GX. Tel: 028 9066 7878
- Ulster Independent Clinic — 245 Stranmillis Road, Belfast BT9 5JH. Tel: 028 9066 1212
Video and telephone e-consultations are also available for families who prefer a remote appointment.
Also visit: belfastallergyclinic.com | belfastchildrensclinic.com