Melbourne Paediatric Specialists

Get to know Melbourne Paediatric Specialists

From Melbourne Paediatric Specialists's website.

• Our approach

  Melbourne Paediatric Specialists is a group practice of over 25 paediatricians and paediatric sub-specialists providing expert diagnosis, treatment and care for babies, children and teenagers across many acute and chronic illnesses. The practice covers a broad spectrum of general and subspecialist paediatric care, with doctors holding qualifications including MBBS, FRACP and higher degrees. Specialist areas include developmental and behavioural paediatrics, endocrinology, ENT, neurology, rehabilitation medicine and respiratory medicine. The clinic is dedicated to providing patient and family-focused care in a specialist facility at the Children's hospital in Parkville.

• Meet the team

  The practice includes over 25 paediatricians and paediatric sub-specialists, many of whom are highly experienced and hold senior qualifications. The team includes Associate Professors and Professors across various subspecialties: general paediatricians (Dr Christine O'Leary, Dr Saadia Oularbi, Dr Saghi Elmi and others), developmental and behavioural specialists (A/Prof Michael Marks, Dr Anne Lohr, Dr Candie Chong, Dr Michelle Waterham and others), paediatric neurologists, endocrinologists, ENT surgeons, respiratory paediatricians, and specialists in haematology, nephrology, rehabilitation and gynaecology. All hold recognised medical qualifications including MBBS and FRACP, with many holding additional higher degrees and fellowship credentials.

• Your first visit

  New patient appointments require a valid referral from your GP or other medical specialist, which must be uploaded via the clinic's online form before an appointment can be made. After submission, the clinic's staff will review your referral during business hours, and the doctors will triage it within up to 14 days. Once triaged, the reception team will call you to arrange an appointment. The clinic notes it is currently receiving a high volume of new patient requests, so processing may take time. It's important to check individual doctor profiles before booking, as each paediatrician has different areas of expertise and some specialists are currently fully booked.