Dr Andrew Ferreirinha – Paediatrician – Erasmuskloof X3
- 012 367 4116 / 4118
- Suite G17, Ground Floor, 511 Jochemus Street, Erasmuskloof X3, Pretoria, 0048
Dr Farah Barakat Paediatric Brighton is a trusted consultant paediatrician dedicated to providing expert care to infants, children, and adolescents in Brighton. She delivers personalised, family-centred treatment for a wide range of childhood conditions. With her calm, reassuring approach, Dr Barakat ensures each child receives attentive and effective care.
Dr Barakat earned her medical degree from a top-tier university and pursued specialist paediatric training across several leading UK children’s hospitals. Moreover, she gained extensive experience in both acute and community paediatrics. As a result, she is highly skilled in managing both urgent and long-term childhood health concerns.
Dr Farah Barakat Paediatric Brighton provides care across all stages of childhood and for a wide range of conditions, including:
Developmental delay and behavioural concerns
Feeding and growth issues
Asthma, eczema, and childhood allergies
Recurrent infections
Sleep and toileting problems
Complex care needs and chronic illnesses
In addition, she has a strong interest in developmental paediatrics, especially early identification of autism spectrum disorders and ADHD.
Dr Barakat prioritises open communication and partnership with families. Consequently, she takes time to explain diagnoses, answer questions, and guide families through treatment decisions. Furthermore, her gentle manner helps children feel safe, heard, and understood during consultations.
Alongside her clinical practice, Dr Barakat is involved in paediatric education and remains committed to ongoing professional development. Likewise, she is an active member of:
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
The British Society for Developmental Paediatrics
Local multi-disciplinary child health networks
For this reason, she stays up to date with best practices and new evidence in paediatric medicine.
Parents across Brighton consistently turn to Dr Barakat for her thorough, holistic, and child-centred approach. Her dedication to early diagnosis, compassionate care, and family collaboration ensures every child receives the best possible support.