Dr Mugilan Anandarajan

Consultant paediatrician in Belfast & Hillsborough

MBBS DCH MD FRCPCH PGCert in Clinical Education and PGCert in Clinical Health Science (Allergy)

GMC: 6072213

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Dr Mugilan Anandarajan is a leading consultant paediatrician based in Belfast and Hillborough who specialises in allergies, acid reflux, cow's milk protein intolerance and respiratory problems alongside constipation, recurrent infections and abdominal pain. He privately practises at Kingsbridge Private Hospital Belfast, Ulster Independent Clinic and Hillsborough Private Clinic.

Dr Anandarajan, who is also a consultant paediatrician and the lead consultant for paediatric audit/quality improvement at Ulster Hospital, is highly qualified. He has an MB BS, MD, DCH, PGCert in Clinical Education and PGCert in Clinical Health Science (Allergy), and is a fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.

Dr Anandarajan is held in high regard for his expertise and holds various public positions. He is the trustee and honorary treasurer of the Ulster Paediatric Society, committee member of the south eastern trust and the honorary chairman of the British Medical Association's Northern Ireland Eastern Division.

He is also active in teaching and research at Queen's University, Belfast, and has had his work published in various peer-reviewed journals both nationally and internationally. Dr Anandarajan is also a member of various professional organisations. These include the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, the British Association of Perinatal Medicine and the American Academy of Paediatrics. Furthermore he is a member of the British Medical Association and the Ulster Paediatric Society.

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Credentials

GMC: ‍6072213

Professional experience

• More than 20 years of experience
• Consultant paediatrician, Kingsbridge Private Hospital Belfast
• Consultant paediatrician, Ulster Independent Clinic
• Consultant paediatrician, Hillsborough Private Clinic
• Consultant paediatrician, Ulster Hospitals (2013 - present)

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Sub-specialties

• Allergy
• Asthma and wheeze
• Abdominal pain
• Behavioural issues
• Colic
• Cow’s milk protein intolerance
• Concerns regarding growth and development
• Lethargy and tiredness
• Constipation
• Developmental concern
• Eczema
• Fits, faints and funny turns
• Gastro-oesophageal reflux
• Headaches
• Lethargy and tiredness
• Obstructive sleep apnoea
• Recurrent colds and coughs
• Recurrent infections
• Respiratory problems
• Urine infections
• Unusual lumps and bumps
• Any general concerns
• Postnatal baby checks
• Epilepsy
• Sleep disorders
• Food allergies
• Food intolerance

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Positions in public associations

• Trustee and Honorary treasurer, Ulster Paediatric Society
• Member, Local Negotiating Committee, South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
• Honorary chairman, Northern Ireland Eastern Division, British Medical Association

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Teaching posts

• Honorary Lecturer, Queens University, Belfast

Education

• PGCert, Clinical and Health Science (Allergy) (2018)
• PGCert Clinical Education (2018)
• Fellow, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH) (2016)
• MD - Queens University Belfast
• Diploma in Child Health (DCH) ( 2004 )
• MB BS (2000)

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Publications and conferences

• G349(P) Positive change is possible: overcoming the barriers to addressing paediatric obesity in the general outpatient population.
A McClean, B O’Connor, K Orr, P Anderson, S Burke, D MacKenzie, M Anandarajan.
Archives of Disease in Childhood May 2019, 104 (Suppl 2) A142-A143; DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2019-rcpch.337
• G430(P) Recognition and response to paediatric obesity in the general outpatient population: are we missing a key opportunity?
AM McClean, K Orr, P Anderson, L Brown, J Simpson, J Holmes, B O’Connor, M Anandarajan.
Archives of Disease in Childhood Mar 2018, 103 (Suppl 1) A175; DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2018-rcpch.419
• P525 How high is the BMI? Overcoming the barriers to addressing obesity in the paediatric outpatient population.
Archives of Disease in Childhood 104(Suppl 3):A363.2-A363.
R McBay-Doherty, E Sweeney, B O Connor , K Orr , M Ananadrajan, AM McClean
• Postnatal radiological investigations in a district general hospital – a quality and safety study.
D Leemon , R Verma, K Courtenay, S Mugilan, M Anandarajan.
Ulster Med J 2018;87(2):137
• Lumbar punctures in postnatal wards - a quality improvement activity.
Dr. N.Thompson, Dr. Christine McFeely, Rosie Kelly, Dr. Damhnait Cassidy, Dr.Cathy Campbell, Dr. Niamh Lo, Dr. Mugilan Anandarajan.
Ulster Med J 2018;87(2):138
• Learning from adverse incidents - quality improvement following an adverse incident – introduction of postnatal ward information leaflets
Dr C.Campbell, Dr D.Cassidy, Dr S.Lawson, Dr N.Thompson Dr M.Anandarajan
Ulster Med J 2018;87(2):138
• Improving patient safety by developing a standard paediatric and neonatal in situ simulation programme in the ulster hospital and across Northern Ireland
Dr Natalie Thompson, Dr Christine McFeely, Dr Laura Mc Conaghey, Dr Danielle Leemon, Dr Carl Harris, Dr Mugilan Anandarajan
Ulster Med J 2018;87(2):138-139
• Virtual visitation in the neonatal unit- improving patient experience in a district general hospital.
Dr Natalie Thompson, Sister Alison Barrett, Stefanie Minnis, Gemma Currie, Dr Mugilan Anandarajan
Ulster Med J 2018;87(2):141
• Implementing a neonatal resuscitation record to improve documentation during prolonged resuscitation of newborn infants.
Dr Natalie Thompson, Dr Elaine Mc Kinley,, Dr Sarah Mc Kee, Dr Danielle Leemon, Dr Bronagh Clarke, Dr Mugilan Anandarajan
Ulster Med J 2018;87(2):144
• Stethoscope hygiene on the paediatric ward – how often do you clean yours?
Dr. Grace Cuddy, Dr. Ben McNaughten, Ms Rachel Henderson, Dr. Carl Harris, Dr. Mugilan Anandarajan
Ulster Med J 2018;87(2):146-147
• Appreciation of clinical excellence: the prequel
Dr Danielle Leemon (ADEPT Clinical Leadership Fellow), Dr Mugilan Anandarajan
Ulster Med J 2018;87(2):148
• G558(P) Neonatal in situ simulation project in a large district general hospital
L McConaghy, N Thompson, C McFeely, A Bartlett, C Harris, M Anandarajan
Archives of Disease in Childhood Apr 2016, 101 (Suppl 1) A331-A332; DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2016-310863.544
• G537 A quality improvement project to address ineffective neonatal handover in a district general hospital
N Thompson, C McFeely, L McConaghy, D Leemon, T Dowling, E Campbell, R Kennedy, C Coyle, M Anandarajan
Archives of Disease in Childhood Apr 2016, 101 (Suppl 1) A318-A319; DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2016-310863.524
• G248(P) Appreciation of Clinical Excellence (ACE): A Positive Feedback Tool
D Leemon, M Anandarajan
Archives of Disease in Childhood May 2017, 102 (Suppl 1) A97; DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2017-313087.242
• PO-0979 Improving Patient Safety In Paediatric Handovers
M McGowan, AM McClean, R Verma, M Anandarajan
Archives of Disease in Childhood Oct 2014, 99 (Suppl 2) A571; DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2014-307384.1596
• PO-0617 Quality Improvement Review Of Uninterrupted Power Supply For Critical Care Equipment In Neonatal Units In Northern Ireland
K Courtenay, AM McClean, C McFeely, M Anandarajan, R Tubman
Archives of Disease in Childhood Oct 2014, 99 (Suppl 2) A456; DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2014-307384.1259
• PO-0961 Patient Feedback Matters-facilitating In A Paediatric Ambulatory Unit Setting
AM McClean, JS Woodside, M Anandarajan, K Dunlop, K Orr, R Kelly
Archives of Disease in Childhood Oct 2014, 99 (Suppl 2) A564-A565; DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2014-307384.1580
• ABCA3 Deficiency: an unusual cause of respiratory distress in the newborn
Anandarajan M, Paulraj S, Tubman R.
Ulster Med J 2009; 78 (1) 51-52

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Prizes and awards

• Medal of honor in Biochemistry (1996-1997) Dr.H.D.Singh Endowment Medal for Physiology (1997- 1998) Dr.D.Nagarajan Endowment Medal for Pharmacology (1998-1999) Medal of honor for Microbiology (1998-1999) First Certificate of Merit for Pathology (1998-1999) First Certificate of Merit for Community Medicine (1999) Dr.Arumugam Endowment Award for Forensic Medicine (1999) Second Certificate of Merit for Ophthalmology (1999) Tamil Nadu TB Endowment Award for Tuberculosis (1999-2000) Dr.M.G.Ramachandra Rao Endowment Medal for Surgery (2000) Second Certificate of Merit for Medicine (1999 – 2000) Second Certificate of Merit for Obstetrics and Gynecology (1999-2000) First Certificate of Merit for Orthopedics (1999-2000)

Professional membership

• Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH)
• General Medical council (GMC)
• Medical Defence Union (MDU)
• British Association of Perinatal Medicine (BAPM)
• American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP)
• British Medical Association (BMA)
• Ulster Paediatric Society (UPS)

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Languages spoken

English