Dr. Rajamanickam Jayaraj

Dr Rajamanickam Jayaraj is a UK-trained Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Pulmonologist with 25 years of experience in general paediatrics and paediatric pulmonology. He trained at Alder Hey Children's Hospital in the UK after completing his undergraduate studies in India, and has worked at consultant level in leading UK hospitals including Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, University Hospital of Wales, and James Cook University Hospital. He holds tertiary-level accreditation in paediatric respiratory services.

Dr Jayaraj specializes in diagnosing and treating children with breathing and lung problems, from chronic cough and difficult asthma to cystic fibrosis and sleep-disordered breathing. He has extensive experience setting up and developing paediatric respiratory services and has directed the Paediatric Cystic Fibrosis service at James Cook University Hospital. His clinical work encompasses bronchoscopy procedures, management of prematurity-related lung disease, and care for children requiring long-term ventilation.

Beyond clinical practice, Dr Jayaraj is deeply committed to medical education and research. He teaches at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, has examined students in UK medical programmes, and leads research studies with publications in peer-reviewed international journals. He works collaboratively with allied health professionals to provide comprehensive care.