Dr. Shefin

Dr. Shefin is a paediatrician who also practises as an allergy and asthma specialist at Allergy Asthma Foundation. He holds an MBBS, a Diploma in Child Health (DCH), a DNB, and a DAAI, with six years of clinical experience in paediatrics and a further year focused specifically on allergy and asthma care.

Areas of focus

• General paediatric care, from infancy through adolescence
• Diagnosis and management of childhood asthma
• Allergic rhinitis and other airway allergies in children
• Recognising early allergy patterns in younger patients

Approach to care

Dr. Shefin’s background in general paediatrics before specialising in allergy and asthma means consultations look at a child’s overall growth and health alongside the specific allergic complaint. History-taking is thorough, symptoms are tracked over time rather than judged from a single visit, and families are given practical, step-by-step guidance on trigger avoidance, inhaler technique and when to seek urgent care.

Conditions commonly seen

• Recurrent cough, wheeze and breathlessness in children
• Seasonal and year-round nasal allergy
• Suspected allergic reactions in infants and young children
• Children who need a structured asthma action plan

What to expect at your first visit

Your first consultation with Dr. Shefin typically begins with a review of your child’s symptom history, any previous test results or treatments already tried, and any relevant family or environmental factors. He explains, in plain language, what further testing — if any — is needed and why, so the reasoning behind each recommendation is clear before it goes ahead. Once a diagnosis is reached, treatment options are discussed together, including what to expect in terms of timeline and follow-up, so families leave with a clear plan rather than just a prescription. Ongoing care is reviewed at agreed intervals, with the plan adjusted as symptoms change or improve.

Continuity of care

Dr. Shefin’s notes are kept on Allergy Asthma Foundation’s shared clinical record, so a child’s history is already available if the family later visits a different centre or sees another consultant in the network. This is particularly useful for families who travel between branches, or where input from another specialist is needed, since the relevant history does not need to be repeated from scratch at every visit. Follow-up appointments can also be arranged at whichever centre is most convenient.

Booking a consultation

Dr. Shefin consults at Allergy Asthma Foundation. Appointments can be booked online or by phone; bringing a note of your child’s symptoms, their pattern and any medicines already tried helps the consultation run smoothly.