The Children's Allergy Reviews 

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4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dr Costa was wonderful. My daughter saw him regarding a persistent cough and he was so lovely, easy to speak to, and very understanding. He took the time to listen, reassured her, and gave clear, prac... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have been seeing Dr. Costa since my son was diagnosed with CMPA at just 3 months old. He has always shown a great understanding of my son’s conditions and allergies, and his guidance and support ha... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We took our 1 year old son to Dr Costa after he suffered some allergic reactions whilst weaning. Dr Costa was patient and kind and helped us get to the bottom of the allergies, as well as providing st... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We took our 9 week old to see Dr Costa and we couldn’t be more impressed with the experience. He took his time, never rushing us through the consultation. He listened to every concern we had and addre... See more

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  1. Allergist
  2. Doctor
  3. Pediatrician

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Private Children's Allergy Clinic Welcome to Dr Costa's private paediatric allergy, based in the Midlands, with clinics in Leamington Spa and Banbury. We have a specific focus on airborne and food allergy diagnosis and treatment, including immunotherapy. We strive to provide an efficient allergy service, helping to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions. Those incude: - Food allergy - Pet and animal Allergy - Hayfever - Allergic and non-allergic Rhinitis - Eczema - Asthma - Gastrointestinal Allergy - Bee and wasp sting Allergy - Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) - Spontaneous Urticaria and Spontaneous Angioedema


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic consultant

I would highly recommend Dr Costa to anyone seeking a consultant paediatrician in this field. We went to see him because we suspected our 2 year old daughter had a peanut allergy. When I first met him my first impression was that he was polite, friendly and really relaxed. He was very good at communicating with my daughter and was happy for her to play during the appointment. When he confirmed that our daughter did have a severe peanut allergy he was excellent at explaining everything we needed to know in a clear manner and he was happy to answer all the questions I had.

January 25, 2022
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Reply from The Children's Allergy

Thank you for your kind words.
Your child was wonderful, which always makes my life so much easier.
I am glad you found an answer for her previous symptoms, and now know how to better deal with them.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dr Costa was really excellent

Dr Costa was really excellent.

I worry sometimes with private health that they'll give unnecessary treatments. But Dr Costa refered us to a dietician as this suited our requirement.

Very confident, knowledgeable and reassuring Dr. Thanks very much.

December 15, 2021
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Reply from The Children's Allergy

Thank you for your kind words.
I hope your LO has his problems sorted out soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dr Costas appointment

Dr Costa was very good, I felt reassured after the appointment that we are able to get my skin better. I was very happy with how it went and would highly recommend anyone to see him.
Many thanks
Kiki

November 12, 2021
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Reply from The Children's Allergy

Thank you.
There are a few things we need to clarify, but I feel we will be able to make your skin become much better.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dr Costa was excellent

Dr Costa was excellent, testing my daughter for a number of legitimate issues that the NHS had not dealt with over the years. The skin (review won't accept the word!) test and consultation was very thorough, and a report followed very quickly in the day or 2. He has a lovely manner about him, and eased her nervousness, listened carefully to what the problems were and asked many questions. He also discussed her asthma care, again handled badly by the NHS over the years, and suggested that she be placed in an asthma clinic. Very good experience, and I would highly recommend.

November 11, 2021
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Reply from The Children's Allergy

Thank you for your kind words.
I hope you manage to find an asthma clinic to perform the tests we have discussed and she feels more confident to manage her problems, now that she knows what they are.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was hugely impressed by Dr Costa

I was hugely impressed by Dr Costa. His explanations were thorough, he explored every possible cause of my daughter’s health issue and his manner was courteous and kind. I highly recommend him.

November 4, 2021
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Reply from The Children's Allergy

Thank you so much.
I hope the medication I prescribed works, but if not we have a plan to look into what is happening to her. Eventually we will get to the bottom of this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Allergy appointment- 8 month old baby

We contacted Liz to arrange an appointment with Dr Costa for our 8 month old baby. There was great communication from the beginning and Liz was able to arrange an appointment for us at short notice.
Dr Costa was thorough, honest and able to answer all our questions. We gained the answers we were after in the appointment through a skin test which was a relief to have. We felt heard, understood and more confident with our babies allergies.

November 4, 2021
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Reply from The Children's Allergy

Thank you.
You have a lovely child, with good chances of outgrowing his allergies, especially as you are doing so well in looking after him.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dr Jose Maia E Costa is a great doctor…

Dr Jose Maia E Costa is a great doctor and goes out of his way to get to the bottom of something and come up with a solution. It was great to talk to someone who listened and asked thoughtful questions and then explained everything clearly so it was understood by myself and more importantly my 7 year old son. It was also a huge relief to finally speak to someone who could help us; I am ever grateful for that. Thank you very much Dr Costa!

October 11, 2021
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Reply from The Children's Allergy

Thank you so much.
Hopefully, soon, all your child has gone through will be something of the past.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful.

Dr Costa met with us at short notice privately which was much appreciated. He gave us a number of suggestions to support us moving forward with our NHS allergy referral and clinic letter which was really helpful.

September 30, 2021
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Reply from The Children's Allergy

Thank you so much.
I hope my suggestions have been taken by your GP and local Paediatric team, and you have managed to get all the answers you needed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dr Costa is an excellent doctor.

Dr Costa is an excellent doctor, friendly, knowledgeable and extremely thorough. He listened intently to my daughter’s medical history and her current symptoms. He was quick to action tests and referrals. I wish she had seen him much sooner. I feel confident and reassured she is under his care. I have absolutely no hesitation recommending him.

September 7, 2021
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Reply from The Children's Allergy

Thank you so much.
It seems we have a bit of a journey to travel, to get to the bottom of all this. But we will work together to solve it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Dr Costa!

Dr Costa has given me answers to questions I have been asking about my 2 year old almost all of his life. I can’t thank him enough and he went above and beyond to help me. He was kind and not at all judgemental of my parenting (unlike my GP). His advice on cradle cap literally solved a problem I’ve been battling for 2 years in a matter of days. And my sons allergies are finally under control. I can’t recommend him highly enough.

August 31, 2021
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Reply from The Children's Allergy

Thank you for your kind words.
I am glad to know your child is doing so much better.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

You're in safe hands

In our first consultation with Dr Costa we found him incredibly knowledgeable. He went through every detail, asking many questions to make sure he had as much information as possible. He explained everything, from why the tests were necessary and what he was looking for. We felt in safe hands. As her person he is friendly and welcoming and again made us feel in safe hands and we are sure he will find the right diagnosis.

July 19, 2021
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Reply from The Children's Allergy

Thank you so much.
Hopefully, we will soon find what has been happening with your daughter.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An amazing experience

An amazing experience, before I had this appointment I had been through the NHS system time and time again and kept being discharged with very little reassurance and had almost convinced myself my Child's symptoms were exaggerated by me or I was making her worse. One hour with Dr Costa and I could have cried with relief (and I very nearly did!) to have someone that understood everything I was taking about, managed my concerns and gave me helpful supportive advice was a whole weight off my shoulders. I cannot thank him enough for his time, kindness and expertise that has put my mind at rest and reassure me. I would recommend to anyone who is thinking about referring their child to not hesitate as they will not regret it

July 12, 2021
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Reply from The Children's Allergy

Thank you so much.
Hopefully, soon your child will outgrow her alleryg.
Glad I could help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I felt listened

The consultation went very well, I felt listened and my daughter was very happy at all times. Dr Costa is a very good pediatrician and patient, he will explain everything that it needs to, answer to any questions and give advice.

June 30, 2021
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Reply from The Children's Allergy

Thank you for your kind words.
It was lovely to see you both in clinic. You have a lovely and happy daughter, and she was so patient and cooperative with my examination.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our first consultation with Dr Costa…

Our first consultation with Dr Costa was a fantastic experience. He listened with understanding and shared a great deal of knowledge and experience about our daughter’s complex condition. He was very clear about what investigations need to be done next in order to get to a point where we can improve her quality of life. We are hugely grateful and really looking forward to working with him.

June 12, 2021
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Reply from The Children's Allergy

Thank you so much.
I feel we have a bit of a journey ahead of us, to find what is happening to your child.
Hopefully we will get to the end of it, and be able to manage her symptoms better.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dr Costa is an excellent professional

Dr Costa is an excellent professional. We have finally found what was causing the allergy problems for my son. During the 45 minutes appointment Dr. Costa has given us all his attention and professional experience. He is very candid with children and I highly recommend him for anyone that has children with allergies.

June 7, 2021
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Reply from The Children's Allergy

Thank you.
You have a lovely child, and he was so patient with the skin prick tests.
I am glad you have found answers to what was causing him problems.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Allergy test

My son was tested for several allergies. The appointment was very efficient, friendly and helpful and the advice very clear. A very positive and interesting experience.

June 5, 2021
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Reply from The Children's Allergy

Thank you.
I am glad you found the appointment helpful and that we have managed to find what your child was allergic to, along with putting an allergy plan in place.

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