Dr. Hester Taekema, a consultant Paediatrician with over 10 years of NHS consultant experience, manages a wide range of childhood conditions.

Her areas of expertise include all general paediatrics conditions, particularly including childhood allergies and asthma; acute paediatrics including emergency medicine; child protection/safeguarding.

Dr Taekema integrates excellent clinical acumen with a compassionate, family-centered approach to ensure the best possible outcomes and improved quality of life for her young patients.

Her dedication to advancing the field of paediatrics through continuous education of patients, their families and trainee colleagues underscores her unwavering commitment to excellence.

Present Appointments:

May 2016 – present Consultant in Acute and General Paediatrics, special expertise in Allergy and Emergency Medicine, Bristol NHS FoundationTrust (Bristol FT)
July 2022 – present Consultant Paediatrician on Safeguarding Children team, Bristol FT
April 2022 – April 2026 Lead Clinician for Paediatrics Services Weston site, Bristol FT

I am taking instructions in all areas of General Paediatrics and Child Safeguarding. I have special expertise in emergency paediatrics and allergy.

I have significant experience in child safeguarding, including the legal aspects of social care and mental health presentations.

Areas include:

General paediatrics, acute paediatrics, paediatric emergency medicine, advanced life support, safeguarding, child protection, child abuse and neglect, allergy, anaphylaxis, asthma.