- Bupa Platinum consultant
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Fee assured
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Verified account
- Open Referral network
Specialises in
- Paediatric emergency medicine
Offers
- Face-to-face consultations
- Video and telephone consultations
About me
Dr Sakura Hingley is an experienced Consultant Paediatrician with specialist expertise in paediatric emergency medicine. She sees babies, children and young people up to 18 years of age and offers private general paediatric consultations at The Princess Margaret Hospital in London. She also works as a Consultant in the Paediatric Emergency Department at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
Dr Hingley has extensive experience in assessing and managing a wide range of general paediatric conditions. She commonly supports families with concerns such as infections and fevers, breathing difficulties, digestive symptoms, feeding issues, allergies and skin conditions. With her background in emergency medicine, she is skilled at assessing unwell children, identifying when further investigation is needed, and providing clear reassurance and practical advice when appropriate.
She has a particular interest in minor injuries and sports-related conditions in children and adolescents. With additional training in Sports and Exercise Medicine, she is experienced in managing sprains, fractures, soft tissue injuries and other musculoskeletal problems, helping young patients recover safely and return to activity with confidence.
Alongside her private practice, Dr Hingley holds a senior NHS role at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, where she is closely involved in the care of children with acute and complex conditions. She is committed to delivering safe, compassionate and evidence-based care, tailored to each child and their family.
Dr Hingley is known for her calm, approachable manner and clear communication style. She is fluent in English and Japanese and has experience working with families from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.
Areas of interest
Dr Hingley is an experienced paediatrician with over 20 years in medicine, including 10 years as a Consultant Paediatrician. She cares for children and young people from birth through to 18 years of age.
She has a broad range of experience and a particular interest in supporting children with musculoskeletal problems, asthma and other breathing conditions, including noisy breathing in babies and young children. She is also experienced in paediatric emergency medicine and the management of sports injuries in children and teenagers.
Dr Hingley understands how stressful common childhood concerns can be for families. She has a special interest in helping with issues such as infant colic, feeding difficulties, and food intolerances, and aims to provide clear, practical advice in a supportive and reassuring way.