He currently serves as a consultant paediatrician at Edgbaston Private Medical Practice, Consulting Rooms Birmingham, and the Birmingham Treatment Centre. His NHS practice is based at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust where he has led the development of a nationally recognised paediatric allergy service that sees over 3000 children per year. 

 

Professor Makwana's academic journey began with an MBChB from the University of Birmingham in 1996. He furthered his education with a PCME from the University of Wolverhampton in 2004 before going on to graduate with an MD from the University of Liverpool in 2010. He then qualified as an Accredited European Paediatric Allergist through the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology in 2016.

In addition to his clinical practice, Professor Makwana has made significant contributions to research and education. He has served as the Group Director for Women and Child Health at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals (2018) and Chair of the Paediatric Committee of BSACI (2021). He also serves as the Paediatric MBChB Curriculum Lead at the University of Birmingham since 2017. He has co-authored the national BSACI guidance on milk allergy and use of peanut immunotherapy. Professor Makwana's efforts have been recognised with accolades such as Fundraiser of the Year and being highly commended for the Excellence in Customer Care Award from the Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust.