Choosing a children’s doctor is a personal decision, and many Greek families in the capital start by looking for a Greek paediatrician in London they can trust. Dr Olga Kapellou is a Greek consultant paediatrician and neonatologist in central London, and she is a member of Greek List. This guide explains what she does, where she sees patients and how autumn changes the picture for parents. It is general information, not medical advice.
Dr Kapellou is a consultant paediatrician and neonatologist. Her listing gives her qualifications as MD, FRCPCH and DCH, and she has been an NHS consultant at Homerton Hospital since 2009. She trained at London teaching hospitals including Great Ormond Street, Hammersmith, St Mary’s Paddington, Queen Charlotte’s, Chelsea and Westminster and University College London.
Her areas of work, as listed, are general paediatrics, newborn care and follow up after complicated pregnancies or deliveries. She also carries out developmental assessments using the Griffiths Scales and is trained as a breastfeeding specialist. In an interview with London Medical she describes looking at the whole child, including growth charts, diet, family history and the child’s own wellbeing, and explaining normal developmental milestones to parents.
Appointments are private and by booking only. The listing shows two central London addresses: 84 Harley Street, W1G 7HW (HCA Healthcare) and 234 Great Portland Street, W1W 5QT (Portland Hospital paediatric outpatients). She also works at the Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth and The Harley Street Clinic.
Getting there: both addresses are in the Marylebone and Fitzrovia area. Great Portland Street and Regent’s Park stations are the closest Tube stops to the Great Portland Street address. Always check the booking confirmation for the exact site.
The Greek List page for Dr Kapellou currently shows a first appointment at £250 and an offer of 20% off a full paediatric examination and consultation. Prices and offers can change, so confirm them when you book through her Greek List listing.
Autumn is when many parents ask about winter illnesses. According to the UK Health Security Agency, the NHS flu vaccine is offered this year to all children aged 2 to 3 (as of 31 August 2026), to children from Reception to Year 11, and to children aged 6 months to under 18 in clinical risk groups.
Most children are offered a nasal spray rather than an injection. School age vaccinations began on 1 September 2026 through schools and GP practices. From 1 October 2026 some community pharmacies can also vaccinate eligible children, and from 1 December 2026 pharmacies will help catch school age children who missed their vaccination. If you think your child is eligible and has not been contacted, the NHS advice is to speak to your GP or pharmacist.
A private consultation is a separate choice from the NHS programme. Parents typically book one for a second opinion, a developmental check or a newborn follow up. A paediatrician can tell you what applies to your own child, which this article cannot.
Many Greek and Cypriot families in the UK say they feel more at ease with a doctor who understands their background, their food, their family habits and the way they talk about health. That is a personal preference, not a medical rule, and every family decides for itself. If you are searching for a Greek paediatrician in London, a listing on Greek List is a simple place to start, because you can see the qualifications, the clinic addresses and the contact details in one page.
Greek List lists paediatricians, GPs, dentists and other health professionals across the UK. Being listed does not mean Greek List recommends a particular treatment, and nothing on this page replaces advice from a registered doctor. You can also check any doctor’s registration on the General Medical Council register before you book.
These are general tips for any consultation, not instructions from Dr Kapellou. Bring your child’s red book (the personal child health record) if you have one, a list of any medicines and allergies, and notes on what has worried you, such as feeding, sleep, growth or development. Writing questions down beforehand helps, because appointments go quickly.
For newborns and babies, it can help to note feeding times and nappies for a day or two before the visit. If your child has had hospital care, bring any discharge letters. Ask the clinic about fees, what is included and whether a follow up is needed, so there are no surprises.
Neonatology is the branch of paediatrics that looks after newborn babies, especially those born early or who needed extra care after birth. Dr Kapellou’s listing mentions follow up after complicated pregnancies or deliveries and developmental assessment. Parents who have been through a neonatal unit sometimes want a consultant who understands that start, and a Greek paediatrician in London who is also an NHS consultant may be of interest to them. Whether any consultation is right for your baby is a decision to make with a doctor.
For anything urgent, use NHS 111 or call 999 in an emergency. For routine questions about growth, feeding or development, your GP or health visitor is the first step on the NHS, and a private paediatrician is an additional option for families who want one.
Greek stop nearby: The Elysee on 13 Percy Street, Fitzrovia, a Greek and Mediterranean restaurant open since 1936, if you want to make a day of it in the area.
You can find more recommended doctors in our guide to Greek doctors in London, and the full listing for Dr Kapellou is on Greek List.
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