Jen Townshend Paediatric Respiratory Physician Newcastle

Jen Townshend Paediatric Respiratory Physician Newcastle

Jen Townshend Paediatric Respiratory Physician Newcastle provides expert care for children with respiratory conditions. Dr. Jen Townshend works at the Great North Children’s Hospital, where she delivers outstanding paediatric respiratory care. She helps children breathe better and live healthier lives with clear, focused treatment plans.

Dedicated Experience in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine

Dr. Townshend trained in both the North East of England and New Zealand. In 2009, she completed a one-year Paediatric Respiratory Fellowship in Vancouver, Canada. This international training gave her advanced skills in treating complex respiratory conditions. She now uses this expertise to support families across Newcastle and the wider region.

Comprehensive Care for Long-Term Conditions

Families trust Jen Townshend Paediatric Respiratory Physician Newcastle for managing long-term conditions. She cares for children with chronic respiratory problems and plays a key role in the regional cystic fibrosis service. Her approach focuses on improving quality of life while helping families understand and manage their child’s condition effectively.

Leading Regional Asthma Care

Dr. Townshend leads secondary care children’s asthma services at the Great North Children’s Hospital. She works to standardise asthma care across the North East, ensuring children receive the best evidence-based treatment. Her work reduces emergency visits and improves long-term outcomes for young patients.

Supporting General Paediatric Emergencies

In addition to respiratory care, Dr. Townshend supports urgent paediatric needs. She provides hands-on care in the Paediatric Assessment Unit, where quick decisions make a difference for children and families.

Special Interests

• General paediatric respiratory medicine

• Cystic fibrosis

• Asthma

• Asthma-inducible laryngeal obstruction

With a deep commitment to paediatric health, She continues to shape regional respiratory care. Families benefit from her experience, dedication, and passion for improving children’s breathing and overall well-being.