Ulster Hospital, Dundonald
Expert newborn and infant care, with warmth and clarity.
Warm, expert and evidence-based support for newborns, infants and toddlers, with reassurance for families during the earliest years.
MB BCh BAO MRCPCH MSc
About Dr Courtney
MB BCh BAO MRCPCH MSc
Consultant Paediatrician & Neonatologist
Ulster Hospital, Dundonald
- MB BCh BAO, Queen's University Belfast (2006)
- MRCPCH, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
- MSc Neonatal Medicine (Merit, 2018)
Dr Julia Courtney is a dual qualified Consultant Paediatrician and Neonatologist based at the Ulster Hospital, Dundonald. She has 18years' experience caring for babies, children and young people across a wide range of paediatric conditions, and is known for her warm, reassuring and family-centred approach.
She graduated from Queen's University Belfast in 2006 and completed specialist paediatric and neonatal training throughout Northern Ireland, including tertiary neonatal and paediatric intensive care at the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital and the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children. She was appointed Consultant Paediatrician in 2018.
Alongside her NHS work, Dr Courtney has a strong interest in neonatal medicine, child development, quality improvement and medical leadership. She has presented and published research nationally and internationally, and remains actively involved in teaching and medical education.
Private practice. Private consultations for babies and young children under 2 years of age. Her specialist interests include newborn and infant health, feeding and growth, reflux, developmental assessment and follow-up for premature infants.
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
- British Association of Perinatal Medicine
- Faculty of Medical Leadership & Management
Areas of expertise
Private consultations for babies and young children under 2 years of age. Many families simply want expert reassurance that their baby is thriving and developing well: calm, experienced assessment and practical guidance during what can feel like an overwhelming stage of parenting.
Newborn & infant health
- Newborn checks and well-baby assessments
- Neonatal and premature baby follow-up
- Unsettled babies and persistent crying
- Congenital abnormalities
Feeding & digestion
- Reflux and infant feeding difficulties
- Cow's milk protein intolerance and allergies
- Constipation
Growth & development
- Growth and weight-gain concerns
- Developmental assessment
- Neurodevelopmental concerns
Skin & general paediatrics
- Rashes and eczema
- Parental reassurance when you need expert guidance
A thoughtful approach to care
Parents value Dr Courtney's calm, approachable and thorough style. She is passionate about delivering personalised, evidence-based care and believes strongly in working collaboratively with families to support children's health and wellbeing.
Families deserve time, reassurance and continuity of care, especially in the early months and years of a child's life.
Family-centred care
Every child is seen in the context of their own family. Parents are partners in decision-making, with time to ask questions and feel heard.
Evidence-based and thorough
Assessment and advice are grounded in current clinical evidence, with a calm and approachable style that parents value.
Clear communication
Medical information is explained in plain language so families feel informed, supported and confident, especially in the early months and years.
Get in touch
For enquiries about private consultations or professional matters, please email Dr Courtney.
NHS practice: Ulster Hospital, Dundonald, Northern Ireland
Private practice: Private consultations for babies and young children under 2 years of age.