Dr Walton D'Costa

Dr Walton D’Costa is a highly experienced Consultant Neonatologist and Paediatrician at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, where he has been delivering expert care since 2013. With over 30 years of experience in neonatal and paediatric medicine, he is dedicated to supporting newborns and infants through every stage of their early development. After completing his postgraduate training in paediatrics in Goa, India, Dr D’Costa moved to the UK to pursue advanced specialist training. He refined his paediatric and specialist neonatal expertise at leading institutions, including St George’s Hospital, King’s College Hospital, Royal London Hospital, and Evelina Children’s Hospital in London. Dr D’Costa specialises in newborn care following complex pregnancies and births, providing comprehensive neonatal follow-up services. His key interests lie in nutrition, growth, and development, and he takes a holistic approach—emphasising the well-being of parents as an integral part of infant health. He believes in collaborative care, actively involving parents in decision-making to ensure the best outcomes for their children. A passionate advocate for newborn resuscitation, Dr D’Costa serves as the Medical Director for the Newborn Life Support Course and is an instructor for the European Paediatric Life Support Course. He is the joint Simulation Lead for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), helping to shape clinical education and hands-on training for healthcare professionals. In addition to his neonatal work, Dr D’Costa is a UNICEF-trained breastfeeding specialist, applying the Bayley Scales of Infant Development to monitor infant neurodevelopmental progress in outpatient clinics. He also contributes to professional development as a Trust Appraiser.

Dr D’Costa provides prompt access to expert neonatal and paediatric care for a wide range of health concerns: General Infant Conditions Crying, reflux, colic, sleeping difficulties, behavioural concerns, slow feeding, feeding difficulties, prolonged jaundice, and head shape irregularities. Growth & Nutrition Newborn feeding support, poor weight gain, failure to thrive, short stature, cow’s milk allergy, constipation, gastro-oesophageal reflux, diarrhoea, vitamin D deficiency, anaemia, and obesity. Respiratory & Infections Coughs, colds, wheezing, asthma, allergies, recurrent infections, tonsillitis, and fever. Development & Neurology Developmental concerns, neurological assessments, and evaluations using the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development (Bayley-III). Renal & Urinary Conditions Urinary tract infections, daytime wetting, and bedwetting. Skin Conditions Rashes, eczema, dry skin, birthmarks, lumps, and bumps.