Paediatric Allergy

Quality local allergy diagnosis & treatment.  Our specialist allergy physicians & nurses are pleased to be able to continue serving the needs of Ballarat and regional Victoria. We are abreast of the latest Allergy diagnosis, testing and treatment techniques, and can provide advice with both in-person appointments, and via Telehealth…

Paediatric Neurology

Paediatric neurology refers to a specialised branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and management of neurological conditions in neonates (newborns), infants, children, and adolescents such as; Epilepsy and paroxysmal disorders: Including seizures and other abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Neuromuscular disorders: Involving muscles and nerves.  Cerebrovascular disease: Disorders…

Paediatric Cardiology

Paediatric cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with heart problems in children, from unborn babies to young adults.  Paediatric cardiologists are doctors who specialise in diagnosing, treating, and preventing heart diseases and defects in children, using tests, medicines, devices, and surgeries.  Some of the common heart conditions that affect children are congenital heart…

Paediatric Respiratory Medicine

Paediatric respiratory medicine deals with breathing problems in children, of all ages, from birth to adolescence. There are different types of breathing problems that may relate to the lungs, the airways (breathing tubes) and upper airways.  Their expertise includes handling complex cases such as difficult-to-treat asthma, cystic fibrosis, and rare lung diseases. …

Crying, Sleeping & Feeding Problems

Up to 20% of parents report problems with their baby’s crying in the first few months of life, whilst up to 30% report problems with sleep including difficulties settling their baby to sleep at the start of the night and re-settling them overnight. Many parents feel exhausted and sometimes frustrated…

Developmental & Behavioural Paediatrics

Paediatricians specialising in developmental and behavioural paediatrics are skilled in evaluating and treating children and adolescents with complex issues, including: Learning challenges Attention disorders, such as ADHD Social interaction and friendship difficulties Autism Spectrum Disorder Delays in speech and language Behavioural issues, including anger and aggression Tics and Tourette’s Syndrome…

General Paediatrics

At Paediatrics Ballarat, our paediatricians offer care for newborns, children, and teenagers from 0 to 18 years and have experience dealing with various acute and chronic health and developmental concerns including:  Asthma Infectious diseases Growth-related issues Developmental delays Abdominal pain Headaches Sleep problems Infant distress Feeding challenges Behavioural difficulties Constipation…