Paediatrics North

Get to know Paediatrics North

From Paediatrics North's website.

• Meet the team

  Paediatrics North has a team of specialist doctors with expertise in general paediatrics, paediatric neurology, sleep disorders, respiratory issues, allergies, and clinical and metabolic genetics. The team includes paediatric neurologists Dr Alexandra Johnson, Dr Didu Kariyawasam, and Dr Denise Chan; Prof Carolyn Ellaway, a clinical and metabolic geneticist with over 20 years' experience and expertise in rare genetic and metabolic disorders; general paediatricians Dr Kate Lichkus and Dr Louisa Adams; and Dr Joanne Smuk and Dr Hugh Allen, who specialise in respiratory, sleep, and general paediatrics. If you'd like help choosing the right doctor for your child's needs, the receptionists are available to discuss options.

• Your first visit

  To prepare for a first appointment at Paediatrics North, please forward a specialist referral and any available results (such as microarray tests) to the practice before your visit. This allows the doctors to advise whether any additional information is needed for the consultation. The practice operates from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Please note there is a wait time of up to six months for new patient appointments with most doctors, so sending your referral at the time of booking helps the team triage and bring forward urgent appointments when cancellations occur.