Paediatrics
Paediatricians are doctors
who provide specialist care to
babies, children and adolescents
About Independent Specialists Consulting at Adelaide Paediatrics
Paediatricians have specialist training in the wide range of diseases and illnesses that affect children. They are also knowledgeable in how babies, children and adolescents grow and develop.
Independent medical specialists consulting at Adelaide Paediatrics are all highly qualified and very experienced in working with children and the broad range of paediatric health issues. Paediatricians consulting at Adelaide Paediatrics are trained in Australia and members of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP).
Several of the consulting paediatricians also service some of Adelaide’s private hospitals in their private practice, providing neonatal care immediately from birth ensuring your baby is in the very best of hands.
A doctor’s referral is required to see a paediatrician as they are medical specialists.
How does a Paediatrician help?
Your child might see a paediatrician for further assessment or treatment of:
behaviour problems
developmental issues
learning difficulties
autism
intellectual or physical disabilities
syndromes such as Down Syndrome or Fragile X Syndrome
asthma
newborn health checks
weight and growth concerns
sleep problems
constipation
feeding difficulties
bed wetting
any other medical concerns
Meet Consulting Paediatricians
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Independent Neonatal Paediatrician
Specialist in Newborn and Infant Care
ABN 39 800 823 488Qualifications: MBBS FRACP
Chad is an internationally trained consultant neonatologist with expertise and experience caring for small and sick newborns and infants. He has worked in big maternity services at The Mercy in Melbourne and at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Adelaide, including 10 years as Medical Unit Head. Chad consults in his private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Calvary North Adelaide and Elizabeth Vale locations.
Chad teaches undergraduate medical and nursing students and postgraduate medical practitioners in Paediatrics and Neonatal Medicine. Further, he has published research articles in a number of areas including lung mechanics, transfusion medicine and oxygen targeting. In addition, Chad has worked with a small multidisciplinary team of clinicians to align the care principles of the Neonatal Service at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital with the educational framework of Reggio Emilia. The Reggio Approach to early childhood education is used throughout all public and many private preschool and early learning centres in South Australia. It is an educational approach that is relationship-based and recognises that each child is competent, capable and engaged with their own community.
Make an appointment:
Adelaide Paediatrics North Adelaide
Calvary Hospital
89 Strangways Terrace
North Adelaide SA 5006
T: 08 7123 6173
F: 08 8239 9119Adelaide Paediatrics Elizabeth Vale
32 Oldham Road
Elizabeth Vale SA 5112
T: 08 7123 6148
F: 08 7123 0821 -
Independent General Paediatrician
ABN 43 970 021 923Qualifications: MBBS FRACP FAChPM MPC
Kirsten is a General Paediatrician who is interested in all areas of General Paediatrics, from infancy to adolescence. She completed her paediatric training at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Flinders Medical Centre, the Lyell McEwin Hospital, Port Augusta Hospital and the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne.
Kirsten has undertaken training in Paediatric Palliative Care and has particular skills in pain management, complex paediatric medicine and disability. She is passionate about providing holistic child and family-centred care. Kirsten is training in hypnosis and looks forward to incorporating these skills into her paediatric practice.
Outside of work Kirsten enjoys a number of outdoor activities, including running and cycling. Growing up in the Southern Vales Kirsten is pleased to now be consulting in her private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Morphett Vale.
Make an appointment:
Adelaide Paediatrics Morphett Vale
221-223 Main South Road
Morphett Vale SA 5162
T: 08 7123 6163 -
Independent General Paediatrician
ABN 62 289 756 867Qualifications: MBBS FRACP IBCLC
Vanessa is a General Paediatrician who has been working in paediatric medicine since 2003. She completed a Bachelor of Science at the University of Adelaide in 1998, and postgraduate Bachelors of Medicine and Surgery at Flinders University of South Australia in 2002. Her paediatric training was completed at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Flinders Medical Centre and Lyell McEwin Hospital, Adelaide, and Port Augusta Hospital. She was admitted to the Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Paediatrics) in 2011.
Vanessa enjoys all aspects of paediatric care and parenting concerns, from newborns to adolescents. She has a particular interest in infant feeding and breastfeeding support and is a qualified Lactation Consultant. Other interests include neonatal medicine, child development, sleep and behaviour concerns, and paediatric allergic conditions.
Vanessa is a devoted mother to four young boys. She consults in her private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Kensington Park, and is dedicated to caring for children and their families, supporting parents to enjoy raising their children, and helping children to thrive.
Make an appointment:
Adelaide Paediatrics Kensington Park
360 Magill Road
Kensington Park SA 5068
T: 08 7123 6176 -
Independent General Paediatrician
ABN 86 678 303 926Qualifications: MBBS, FRACP
Anthony is a paediatrician who was born and raised in Adelaide. He is married and a proud father of two young children at home. He attended St Ignatius College where he became Dux of the College in 1993. He graduated from Adelaide University in 2000 and was admitted to the Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Paediatrics) in 2007. His paediatric training was undertaken at the Women’s And Children’s Hospital, Flinders Medical Centre, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, The Lyell McEwin Health Service and The Townsville Hospital, Queensland.
Anthony consults in his private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics North Adelaide and is happy to take on the care of any child less than 18 years of age. He has particular interests in childhood learning, developmental and behavioural problems as well as neonatal medicine. Anthony provides neonatal care at Calvary Hospital North Adelaide and Ashford Hospital. Apart from his busy private practice he also works as a part-time Staff Specialist in Paediatrics at Flinders Medical Centre where he enjoys teaching medical students and junior medical staff. His cheerful and caring nature makes him very popular with his patients.
Make an appointment:
Adelaide Paediatrics North Adelaide
Calvary Hospital
89 Strangways Terrace
North Adelaide SA 5006
T: 08 7123 6174 -
Independent General Paediatrician
ABN 42 631 565 227Qualifications: MBBS DCH MPHTM FRACP
Yvonne is a General Paediatrician from Singapore who has called Adelaide home since 2004 and graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2009. She obtained her diploma of Child Health in 2012 and completed a Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in 2020. She obtained Fellowship to the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 2022. She has worked at multiple hospitals including the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Flinders Medical Centre, Lyell McEwin Hospital, and Port Augusta Hospital. Yvonne can speak Mandarin and Cantonese.
Yvonne is a mother to 3 young children and empathises with the demands on families today and respects cultural differences in her patient encounters. She is passionate about supporting children with their families, with particular interests in general paediatric complaints, childhood learning and developmental and behavioural concerns. Yvonne consults in her private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Calvary North Adelaide and Mile End locations, and is happy to take on the care of any child up to 18 years of age.
Make an appointment:
Adelaide Paediatrics North Adelaide
Calvary Hospital
89 Strangways Terrace
North Adelaide SA 5006
T: 08 7123 6173Adelaide Paediatrics Mile End
71 Henley Beach Road
Mile End SA 5031
T: 08 7123 6147 -
Independent General Paediatrician
ABN 32 968 603 779Qualifications: MBBS DCH FRACP
Sunandini – or Sunny as she is often called – is a General Paediatrician who is passionate about her work and loves spending time with patients and their families. Sunandini is happy to be involved in the care of any child under the age of 18 years or while they are attending school. Sunandini also provides care to babies born at Calvary Hospital North Adelaide and Ashford Hospital.
Sunandini graduated from medical school at The University of Adelaide in 2008, and subsequently obtained Fellowship to the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 2021. She completed and was awarded her Diploma of Child Health in 2010. Sunandini has worked in various hospital sites during the course of her training, including the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Flinders Medical Centre, Lyell McEwin Hospital and Port Augusta Hospital. She has also spent time as a locum doctor in various hospitals in regional Queensland and Alice Springs.
When not at work, Sunandini spends her time enjoying her young family and exploring various parks and playgrounds across Adelaide. She is an avid reader and a lover of theatre and cinema.
Sunandini has a truly multi-cultural background, being of Indian origin and having spent her childhood overseas. She has called Australia – specifically Adelaide – home from when she first arrived in 2002. She brings this cultural sensitivity to her patient encounters, along with her passion to providing support for children together with their family as a unit. She is keen to support you and your family, and will do so with a smile and enthusiasm.
Sunandini consults in her private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Calvary Hospital North Adelaide on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and Adelaide Paediatrics Mile End on Fridays.
Make an appointment:
Adelaide Paediatrics North Adelaide
Calvary Hospital
89 Strangways Terrace
North Adelaide SA 5006
T: 08 7123 6173Adelaide Paediatrics Mile End
71 Henley Beach Road
Mile End SA 5031
T: 08 7123 6147 -
Independent General Paediatrician
ABN 20 906 489 043Qualifications: MBBS MD, MRCPCH, FRACP
Daham is a General Paediatrician with over 15 years of experience in Paediatrics. He specialises in working with children who have neurodevelopmental disorders, such as ADHD and Autism, and their families.
Daham completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in Sri Lanka, and attained a Doctor of Medicine in Paediatrics in 2011. He completed the membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (UK) in 2014. He has worked in South Australia since 2012 and has previously worked at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital and as a staff specialist at the Mount Gambier Hospital.
Daham consults in his private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Elizabeth Vale and Kensington Park rooms.
Make an appointment:
T: 08 7077 0856
Adelaide Paediatrics Kensington Park
360 Magill Road
Kensington Park SA 5068Adelaide Paediatrics Elizabeth Vale
32 Oldham Road
Elizabeth Vale SA 5112 -
Independent General Paediatrician
ABN 31 760 503 705Qualifications: MBChB FRACP
Louise is a General Paediatrician who completed her specialist paediatric training at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne and became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (Paediatrics) in 2008. Prior to relocating to Adelaide, she was a senior paediatrician at Ballarat Health Services and joint founder of a busy regional private practice.
Louise has extensive experience in treating children with complex medical challenges, as well as those with developmental, learning or behavioural needs. She also has a particular interest in neonatal medicine, the mother-infant relationship and common issues that may occur early in the child’s life, including feeding issues, early eczema, intolerances and allergies.
As a mother of 3 adult children, Louise provides experienced care for each patient and family with great empathy and understanding. She focuses on building strong relationships and provides considered medical advice that takes into account each patient’s unique medical and developmental needs.
Louise consults in her private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Calvary North Adelaide, Elizabeth Vale, and Mile End locations.
Make an appointment:
Adelaide Paediatrics North Adelaide
Calvary Hospital
89 Strangways Terrace
North Adelaide SA 5006
T: 08 7123 6173Adelaide Paediatrics Elizabeth Vale
32 Oldham Road
Elizabeth Vale
SA 5112
T: 08 7123 6148Adelaide Paediatrics Mile End
71 Henley Beach Road
Mile End SA 5031
T: 08 7123 6147 -
Independent General Paediatrician
ABN 65 146 884 534Qualifications: MBBS DCH FRACP
Shannon is a General Paediatrician who was born and raised in Adelaide. She graduated from The University of Adelaide in 2008 and obtained Fellowship to the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 2016. She has worked at multiple hospitals including the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Flinders Medical Centre, Lyell McEwin Hospital, and Cairns Hospital. She completed her Diploma of Child Health in 2010. Shannon has been working at the Lyell McEwin Hospital as a part-time Consultant Paediatrician since 2018.
Shannon is a mother of two young children and empathises with the demands placed on families today. She consults in her private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Elizabeth Vale and is passionate about supporting children and families. Shannon is happy to take on the care of any child less than 18 years of age. She has particular interests in infant feeding and sleep issues, childhood learning, developmental and behavioural problems as well as endocrine issues.
Make an appointment:
Adelaide Paediatrics Elizabeth Vale
32 Oldham Road
Elizabeth Vale SA 5112
T: 08 7123 6148 -
Independent Neonatal Paediatrician
ABN 68 543 303 122Qualifications: MBCHB MSC FRCPCH FRACP
Bron is a Neonatal Paediatrician who relocated to Adelaide in 2020 after working as a consultant Neonatologist at Mercy Hospital, one of the largest perinatal centres in Melbourne, looking after extremely premature and sick newborns.
After graduating from the University of Birmingham, he completed specialist training in Paediatrics and then Neonatology at Norwich, Cambridge, and London. During this time he also received his Masters in Paediatric Infectious Diseases from Oxford University. Bron holds Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
In addition to his private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Ashford location, Bron also works as a Paediatric Retrieval Consultant with MedSTAR providing life-saving treatment for critically sick children and babies all over South Australia; transporting them safely to specialist centres. He also has several teaching and education roles. Bron is a Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Adelaide, teaching medical students in the management of acutely unwell children and babies, and also leads and organises Paediatric and Neonatal teaching for doctors, nurses, and paramedics all over rural South Australia.
When not working, Bron divides his time between reading, collecting and listening to vinyl, and walking his Irish wolfhound puppy, Finn – though mainly walking Finn.
Make an appointment:
Adelaide Paediatrics Ashford
Suite 15, Level 3 Ashford Specialist
Centre
57-59 Anzac Highway
Ashford SA 5035
T: 08 7123 6171 -
Independent General Paediatrician
ABN 67 468 336 910Qualifications: MBBS DCH FRACP
Kimberly is a General Paediatrician who has been working in the area of paediatric medicine since 2008. Born and raised in the southern suburbs of Adelaide, Kimberly graduated from Adelaide University with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery in 2006. Kimberly completed a Diploma of Child Health at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital in 2008 and was admitted to the Royal Australasian College of Physicians as a Paediatrician in 2019.
Kimberly consults in her private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Bedford Park rooms where she enjoys the variety of general paediatrics and is happy to see all children from birth to 18 years of age. She has a special interest in developmental and behavioural paediatrics and is a member of the Neurodevelopmental and Behavioural Paediatric Society of Australasia as well as the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. Kimberly is an accredited Autism Spectrum Diagnostician with Autism SA.
Kimberly is married and a mother to three delightful, and busy, young children.
Make an appointment:
Adelaide Paediatrics Bedford Park
Mark Oliphant Building
8/5 Laffer Drive
Bedford Park SA 5042
T: 08 7123 6149
F: 08 7123 0821 -
Independent General Paediatrician
ABN 82 016 569 191Qualifications: MBBS FRACP
Paul completed his undergraduate medical degrees at The Flinders University of South Australia. His subsequent specialist training was at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital and Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, and Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, Perth. He gained his Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (Paediatrics) in 2001.
Paul has over 15 years’ experience as a consultant paediatrician, largely in private practice in Adelaide. Paul consults in his private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Wayville, Morphett Vale, and Mt Barker locations, and immensely enjoys the diverse spectrum of general paediatric medicine, ranging from newborn to adolescent care. His particular interests include neonatal medicine as well as developmental and behavioural problems. He has also recently spent time caring for orphaned babies and children in Uganda.
Paul has developed an empathetic and balanced approach to caring for children and their families through both clinical and practical experience as a father of three active boys.
Make an appointment:
T: 08 7123 6172
Adelaide Paediatrics Wayville
The Terraces
4-6 Goodwood Road
Wayville SA 5034Adelaide Paediatrics Morphett Vale
221-223 Main South Road
Morphett Vale SA 5162Adelaide Paediatrics Mount Barker
2/50 Victoria Road
Mount Barker SA 5251 -
Independent Specialist Paediatrician
ABN 19 220 127 783Qualifications: MBChB, FRACP, FC Paeds (South Africa), Cert Neonatology (South Africa)
Subashni was born and raised in South Africa where she completed her university studies; receiving her Paediatric Fellowship in 2010 and later, her Neonatal Fellowship in 2019. Whilst working in South Africa’s public and private facilities (regional and tertiary units), she gained a plethora of experience and knowledge working with newborns and general paediatrics.
In 2022 Subashni and her wonderful family moved to Australia, where she provided care for both babies and older patients during a six month term at Mount Gambier Regional Hospital. Following on, the family relocated to Adelaide and Subashni commenced work at Flinders Medical Centre, where she contributed her knowledge to the acute medicine ward service, outpatient department, and child protection service. Additionally, Subashni has been involved in supervising and mentoring medical students and junior colleagues. Subashni was admitted to the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Paediatrics) in 2024.
Adelaide Paediatrics is thrilled to welcome Subashni in her capacity as a full-time paediatrician where she operates her private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Ashford rooms, consulting from Ashford Specialist Centre and providing neonatal care at nearby Ashford Hospital.
Subashni’s goal is to equip families with the skills and self-assurance required to support their kids through every stage of life. Meanwhile, she tries to strike a balance between obligations in life and her role as a working mother. In her spare time, Subashni enjoys doing yoga, dancing to her favourite music, and spending time outdoors with her beautiful family.
Helping children and families with:
Neonatal care
Developmental, behavioural, and learning impairments
Make an appointment:
Adelaide Paediatrics Ashford
Suite 15, Level 3 Ashford Specialist Centre
57-59 Anzac Highway
Ashford SA 5035
T: 08 7123 6171 -
Independent General Paediatrician
ABN 89 390 281 407Qualifications: MBBS, MD, FRACP
Suja completed her schooling in Dubai, her undergraduate medical training and postgraduate paediatric training in India, and worked there for a few years before moving with her family to Australia in 2004. She completed her general paediatric training at various centres in South Australia including the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Flinders Medical Centre and The Lyell McEwin Health Service and was admitted to the Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (Paediatrics) in 2012. Suja worked as a Consultant Paediatrician at Flinders Medical Centre and a Lecturer in Paediatrics at Flinders University in the School of Medicine from 2013-2016. She enjoys teaching and has devoted much of her time to training medical students and junior doctors.
Suja consults in her private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Elizabeth Vale and Kensington Park locations. She is interested in all aspects of paediatric medicine and has a special interest in endocrinology and obesity as well as developmental and behavioural issues. Suja understands that the care of the child with complex medical, behavioural and mental health issues can be challenging but is committed to supporting her patients (and their families) throughout their growing years and ensuring that the children thrive and reach their full potential. Suja is a caring and empathetic paediatrician, and children and families under her care are appreciative of her positive and holistic approach, and kind and cheerful manner.
Make an appointment:
Adelaide Paediatrics Kensington Park
360 Magill Road
Kensington Park SA 5068
T: 08 7123 6176
F: 08 7123 0821 -
Independent General Paediatrician
ABN 91 858 031 878Qualifications: MBBS DLO DCH FRACP
I am passionate about caring for children and their families. As a parent, I understand the stress and anxiety associated with concerns about a child’s health, development or wellbeing. I like to work collaboratively with families by respecting families’ choices and their decision‐making recognising them as equal partners in supporting the child’s learning and development. I enjoy working with other professionals to provide individualised patient-centred care for the best potential in every child.
I gained my Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery Degree and Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology from Kerala, India. I moved to Australia in 2005 and I attained Diploma in Child Health and completed FRACP qualification .I worked within the Adelaide Paediatric Network including Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Flinders Medical Centre and Lyell McEwin Hospital, Port Augusta Hospital Services as a trainee for over 7 years. I worked as consultant in Child Development Unit, WCH. I am an affiliate lecturer in University of Adelaide and have special interest in medical education and evidence based medicine.
I consult in my private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Bedford Park and Mile End locations providing specialist paediatric care for newborns, children and adolescents. My interests range from managing general paediatric complaints such as asthma, constipation, enuresis, eczema, sleep problems, feeding and growth issues to developmental and behavioural concerns including Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD. I am committed to supporting families of children with chronic progressive conditions who have complex care needs, ensuring their care is well coordinated and they are able to access the services they need and receive the best possible care.
Make an appointment:
T: 08 7123 6149
Adelaide Paediatrics Bedford Park
Mark Oliphant Building
8/5 Laffer Drive
Bedford Park SA 5042Adelaide Paediatrics Mile End
71 Henley Beach Road
Mile End SA 5031 -
Independent General Paediatrician
ABN 61 327 348 180Qualifications: BMBS DCH FRACP
Khurram is a General Paediatrician who has also completed a Diploma in Child Health in 2007 at the Women’s and Children’s hospital, Adelaide. He finished his paediatric training in South Australia and obtained Fellowship to the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Paediatrics and Child Health) in 2016. He has worked at multiple hospitals in South Australia including Flinders Medical Centre, Lyell McEwin Hospital and Port Augusta Hospital. He has been working at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital as a part-time Consultant Paediatrician since 2016. Khurram believes in ongoing learning and enjoys teaching. He is a recognised instructor at Advanced Paediatric Life Support where he teaches two courses per calendar year. Khurram enjoys a whole range of Paediatric care and has a specific interest in childhood developmental delay and respiratory medicine.
Khurram is married and a proud father of two young boys whose company he adores and they keep him busy outside of work. Khurram understands the pressure and demand of parenting and his friendly and thorough approach with families is admired by the parents. Khurram consults in his private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Bedford Park rooms.
Make an appointment:
Adelaide Paediatrics Bedford Park
Mark Oliphant Building
8/5 Laffer Drive
Bedford Park SA 5042
T: 08 7123 6149 -
Independent General Paediatrician
ABN 25 863 280 938Qualifications:
MBBS MD FRACPProfile coming soon
Make an appointment:
Adelaide Paediatrics Ashford
Suite 15, Level 3 Ashford Specialist Centre
57-59 Anzac Highway
Ashford SA 5035
T: 08 7123 6171
F: 08 7123 0821Adelaide Paediatrics Elizabeth Vale
32 Oldham Road
Elizabeth Vale SA 5112
T: 08 7123 6148
F: 08 7123 0821 -
Independent General Paediatrician
ABN 54 348 681 086Qualifications: MBCHB FRACP
Shiree has a passion for integrative paediatrics, focussing on addressing the underlying cause of your child’s issue, be it sleep or behavioural challenges, autism, learning difficulties, allergies, frequent illness or autoimmune disease. She uses a holistic model of care that involves a thorough assessment of your child’s environment and diet, and combines both conventional and natural treatments to support your child to thrive.
Shiree also has an interest in endocrine issues, including thyroid dysfunction, growth and puberty.
Shiree completed her medical training at the University of Otago, New Zealand in 2004 and was admitted to the Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Paediatric) in 2012. She moved to Adelaide in 2012 and spent two years working in the department of diabetes and endocrinology at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. In 2017 she commenced study through the Australian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine.
Shiree consults in her private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Wayville location, where her patients appreciate her thorough care and gentle nature. When Shiree is not working she spends time running after her two energetic boys.
Make an appointment:
Adelaide Paediatrics Wayville
The Terraces
4-6 Goodwood Road
Wayville SA 5034
T: 08 7123 6177 -
Independent General Paediatrician
ABN 78 268 981 692Qualifications: MBBS FRACP H.BSc
Merike is a specialist in General Paediatrics and cares for children from birth to 18 years old in her private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Ashford location. Merike graduated from Flinders University School of Medicine in 2008, and was admitted into Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Paediatrics) in 2017. She undertook training at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Flinders Medical Centre and Lyell McEwin Hospital. She also spent additional time training with the Neurology and Rehabilitation Departments at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital and in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Flinders Medical Centre.
Merike has a particular interest in Paediatric Neurology (including Autism Spectrum Disorder), Neurodevelopmental Medicine and Rehabilitation Medicine, as well as Neonatology. She provides care to babies born at Ashford Hospital and consults in her private practice from Adelaide Paediatrics’ nearby rooms conveniently located at Ashford Specialist Centre.
As a mother of 3 herself, Merike understands the stressors associated with parenting and can empathise with families. Merike’s patients often comment on the thoroughness of care received and her friendly, relatable nature.
Make an appointment:
Adelaide Paediatrics Ashford
Suite 15, Level 3 Ashford Specialist Centre
57-59 Anzac Highway
Ashford SA 5035
T: 08 7123 6171 -
Independent General Paediatrician
ABN 69 362 112 859Qualifications: MBBS, FRACP
Therese is a General Paediatrician consulting in her private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Kensington Park rooms. Profile coming soon.
Make an appointment:
Adelaide Paediatrics Kensington Park
360 Magill Road
Kensington Park SA 5068
T: 08 7123 6176 -
Independent General Paediatrician
ABN 58 688 907 705Qualifications: MBBS, MD, FRACP
Preeti is a General Paediatrician consulting in her private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Mile End and Wayville locations. She was a qualified Paediatrician in India before immigrating to Australia in 2009 with her husband and 2 children. She underwent training at various centres across Australia mainly NSW, ACT and Tasmania and was admitted to fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians ( Paediatrics ) in 2017. Preeti was a full time staff specialist in Nowra, NSW before moving to Adelaide with her family.
Preeti is a caring and empathetic clinician, who values and respects different cultural practices. Her special interests include neonatal medicine, child development, sleep and behavioural issues. She is committed to providing holistic care for her patients to enable them reach their full potential.
Make an appointment:
Adelaide Paediatrics Wayville
The Terraces
4-6 Goodwood Road
Wayville SA 5034
T: 08 7123 6177Adelaide Paediatrics Mile End
71 Henley Beach Road
Mile End SA 5031
T: 08 7123 6147 -
Independent General Paediatrician
ABN 27 061 770 492Qualifications: MB,ChB,DCH,FRACP, Grad Cert Population Health
Nigel is a General Paediatrician with training and experience in NZ, before many years working in Port Augusta and Northern South Australia.
Nigel consults in his private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Morphett Vale. He has a strong interest in infants, children and adolescents and all aspects of general paediatrics including physical health. He has a strong interest in school based problems, learning, development, disability, autism and the mental health of young people.
Make an appointment:
T: 08 7123 6163
Adelaide Paediatrics Morphett Vale
221-223 Main South Road
Morphett Vale SA 5162 -
Independent General Paediatrician
ABN 87 718 204 115Qualifications: MBBS FRACP
Sonali is a Consultant General Paediatrician who has been working in Paediatric Medicine since 2001. She completed a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery through the University of Adelaide in 1999. Her Paediatric training was undertaken through the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Flinders Medical Centre, The Lyell McEwin Health Service, Modbury Hospital and Port Augusta Hospital. She was admitted to Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 2010 and since that time she has been working as a Consultant Paediatrician at Flinders Medical Centre and a Lecturer in Paediatrics at Flinders University in the School of Medicine.
Sonali consults in her private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Kensington Park and is comfortable taking on the care of any child or adolescent up to 18 years of age. She is very experienced in all aspects of General Paediatrics and has particular interests in respiratory medicine, behavioural concerns, feeding difficulties, paediatric allergy conditions and haematological conditions. In addition, as a result of her work at Flinders Medical Centre, she has extensive experience in acute care Paediatrics. She has a passion for teaching and has devoted much of her time to training medical students and junior doctors.
Sonali is the mother of 2 beautiful children. As a mother she understands the importance of the family unit in the long term care of children and adolescents with medical and behavioural issues and is committed to supporting children and their families in order to help them reach their full potential. Sonali is an understanding and empathetic paediatrician and her patients feel supported throughout their journey under Sonali’s care in her private practice.
Make an appointment:
Adelaide Paediatrics Kensington Park
360 Magill Road
Kensington Park SA 5068
T: 08 7123 6176 -
Independent General Paediatrician
ABN 59 659 041 319Qualifications: BSc / LLB (Hons), MBBS, FRACP
Chantal is a General Paediatrician with a background in neurodevelopmental and behavioural paediatrics and has extensive experience working with children and young people with complex presentations including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, anxiety and depression, learning difficulties and nutritional issues. She also enjoys providing care for neonates, as well as general health concerns from birth to 18 years of age.
Chantal has lived in a variety of places throughout Australia, as well as overseas in Papua New Guinea and England. After finishing high school in Adelaide, she completed a Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Laws degree at the University of Queensland in 2003. She worked as a lawyer for several years in Brisbane before studying medicine, and graduated from Griffith University with a Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery degree in 2009.
Chantal completed her paediatric training in Melbourne, working at the Royal Children’s Hospital, as well as across a number of metropolitan and regional health services throughout Victoria. She has obtained dual Fellowship to the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in General Paediatrics and Community Child Health.
Chantal consults in her private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Bedford Park and Morphett Vale locations.
When not working, Chantal enjoys spending time at the beach with her family, where she can chase after her toddler and two curly cavoodles.
Make an appointment:
Adelaide Paediatrics Bedford Park
Mark Oliphant Building
8/5 Laffer Drive
Bedford Park SA 5042
T: 08 7123 6149Adelaide Paediatrics Morphett Vale
221-223 Main South Road
Morphett Vale SA 5162
T: 08 7123 6163 -
Independent General Paediatrician
ABN 24 402 841 434Qualifications: MBBS FRACP DCH
Mandy graduated from University of Adelaide in South Australia. Her subsequent paediatric training was at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital and Flinders Medical Centre. She gained her Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Paediatrics) in 2011. She was born in Hong Kong and can speak fluent Cantonese.
Mandy is experienced in general paediatric medicine and has a specific interest in eating disorders, namely; Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia and ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). Mandy consults in her private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Wayville rooms and works closely with psychiatrists and psychologists to manage the challenges that families face with a child who has an eating disorder. She is also the leading clinician for the Flinders Medical Centre Eating Disorder Team for medical assessment and management. Families dealing with these difficult situations appreciate Mandy’s calm manner and expertise in managing their adolescents.
Make an appointment:
Adelaide Paediatrics Wayville
The Terraces
4-6 Goodwood Road
Wayville SA 5034
T: 08 7123 6177
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Independent Medical Specialists consulting in private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics triage incoming referrals and aim to accommodate urgent referrals as soon as possible, offering the earliest available appointment
with a paediatrician
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Adelaide Paediatrics Ashford
Suite 15, Level 3 Ashford Specialist Centre
57-59 Anzac Highway
Ashford SA 5035T: 08 7123 6171
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Adelaide Paediatrics Bedford Park
Mark Oliphant Building
8/5 Laffer Drive
Bedford Park
SA 5042T: 08 7123 6149
F: 08 7123 0821 -
Adelaide Paediatrics Elizabeth Vale
32 Oldham Road
Elizabeth Vale
SA 5112T: 08 7123 6148
F: 08 7123 0821 -
Adelaide Paediatrics Kensington Park
360 Magill Road
Kensington Park
SA 5068T: 08 7123 6176
F: 08 7123 0821 -
Adelaide Paediatrics Mile End
SuperGym Therapy & Rehab Centre
71 Henley Beach Road
Mile End SA 5031T: 08 7123 6147
F: 08 7123 0821 -
Adelaide Paediatrics Morphett Vale
221-223 Main South Road
Morphett Vale SA 5162T: 08 7123 6163
F: 08 7123 0821 -
Adelaide Paediatrics Mount Barker
2/50 Victoria Road
Mount Barker SA 5251T: 08 7123 6175
F: 08 7123 0821 -
Adelaide Paediatrics North Adelaide
Calvary Hospital
89 Strangways Terrace
North Adelaide SA 5006T: 08 7123 6173
F: 08 7123 0821 -
Adelaide Paediatrics Wayville
The Terraces
4-6 Goodwood Road
Wayville SA 5034T: 08 7123 6177
F: 08 7123 0821