General Paediatrics

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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
  • Enuresis (bedwetting)
  • Educational and learning difficulties
  • Autism spectrum disorder
  • Diabetes
  • Allergies and food intolerances 

Our paediatric specialists collaborate with other healthcare providers, educational institutions, and advocates to support your child’s health and wellbeing. This is especially vital in managing complex health needs, ensuring coordinated and comprehensive care.

Useful Resources

Click the Useful Resources button to access further information on various conditions and treatments at our Paediatrics resources page.

Our Specialist/s

Doctor

Fiona Noble

Fiona is an experienced general paediatrician specialised in the care of young people with medical, developmental, and...

Accepting New Patients: no
Consulting Days: monday, tuesday, thursday

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Associate Professor

David Tickell

David completed his paediatric training through the Royal Children’s Hospital, before working in Albury-Wodonga. He then worked...

Accepting New Patients: yes
Consulting Days: tuesday, friday

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Associate Professor

Shabna Rajapaksa

Shabna is a general Paediatrician. She graduated with honours from Cambridge University and completed her paediatric training...

Accepting New Patients: no
Consulting Days: monday, thursday

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Doctor

Austen Erasmus

Austen is a South African trained Paediatrician who initially worked in the Johannesburg area before working in...

Accepting New Patients: no
Consulting Days: wednesday, thursday

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Doctor

Lakshman Doddamani

Lakshman is a consultant general paediatrician at Ballarat Health Services with a strong interest in neuro-developmental and...

Accepting New Patients: yes
Consulting Days: tuesday

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Doctor

Megan Freeman

Megan completed her paediatric training at the Royal Children’s Hospital and the Mercy Hospital for Women. More...

Accepting New Patients: no
Consulting Days: tuesday

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Doctor

Chamilka Edirisinghe

Chamilka is a general paediatrician with more than 20 years’ experience in all aspects of Paediatrics (newborns...

Accepting New Patients: yes
Consulting Days: thursday

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Doctor

Jenna Pyper

Jenna was born and raised in Canada before moving and studying medicine in Melbourne. She completed her...

Accepting New Patients: no
Consulting Days: monday

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Doctor

Nelu Jayawardena

Nelu completed her Paediatric training through the Royal Children's Hospital and has worked at a range of...

Accepting New Patients: yes
Consulting Days: wednesday, thursday

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Doctor

Alice Donnan

Alice completed her medical degree at the University of Melbourne. She trained as a paediatrician through both...

Accepting New Patients: no
Consulting Days: friday

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