UPDATE | COVID-19 VACCINATION IN ADOLESCENTS FROM 12 YEARS OF AGE
In keeping with advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), Melbourne Paediatric Specialists recommends children who are 12 – 18 years of age receive the COVID-19 vaccine. A two dose schedule using the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine is recommended.
COVID-19 VACCINATION ADVICE →
MPS is currently providing TELEHEALTH APPOINTMENTS for patients.
*Face-to-Face appointments may be offered if clinically indicated.
- Melbourne Paediatric Specialists is dedicated to the safe care of our patients.
- Melbourne Paediatric Specialists is currently providing Telehealth consultations for new and existing patients. However, Face-to-face appointments at the clinic may be available for patients when clinically indicated.
COVID-19 VACCINATION:
- All staff at Melbourne Paediatric Specialists (practice admin team and practitioners) are fully vaccinated against COVID-19
- For the safety of all working at and attending Melbourne Paediatric Specialists, we encourage all our patients and their families to get vaccinated as soon as they’re able.
- If you are unable to get vaccinated, please discuss telehealth options with our reception staff.
- We ask that any patients with approved face-to-face appointments, wear a mask and check in via the QR code before entering the clinic. If you are unable to wear a mask, please notify our reception staff and discuss Telehealth options.
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At the Children’s
Melbourne Paediatric Specialists
Melbourne Paediatric Specialists at the Children’s brings together many of the most highly experienced children’s doctors and allied health professionals in Australia at a specialist clinic facility in Parkville, Melbourne.
Paediatric Care
Paediatricians & Paediatric Sub-Specialists
Our unique group practice includes 30 paediatricians who cover the spectrum of general and subspecialist paediatric care, enabling the provision of expert diagnosis, treatment and care for babies, children and teenagers across many acute and chronic illnesses.
Team Focus
Allied Health
Our allied health team includes highly experienced paediatric neuropsychologists, paediatric physiotherapists, speech pathologists and clinical psychologists.
Who We Are
Paediatricians & Paediatric Sub Specialists
Prof Nigel Curtis
MBBS DCH DTM&H MRCP FRCPCH PhD
Paediatrician
Specialist in Infectious Diseases,
Immunisations & Travel Medicine
Dr Amanda Gwee
MBBS FRACP DTM&H PhD
General Paediatrician,
Infectious Diseases Physician,
Specialist in Travel Medicine and Immunisations,
Clinical Pharmacologist
A/Prof Michael Marks
MBBS MD MPH FRACP
General Paediatrician
Developmental & Behavioural Paediatrician
Dr Valerie Sung
MBBS (Hons) FRACP MPH PhD
General Paediatrician
Developmental & Behavioural Paediatrician
Dr Michelle Waterham
BSc. MBBS (Hons) FRACP
General Paediatrician
Developmental & Behavioural Paediatrician
Dr Ian Woodcock
MBBS BSc MSc MRCPCH FRACP
Paediatric Neurologist
– Specialist in Neuromuscular Conditions
General Paediatrician
Paediatric Allied Health
Dr Zeta Bierenkrant
BABSc(Hons) DPsych(Clinical) MAPS
Clinical Psychologist
Child and Family Psychology Clinic
Ms Katherine Ong
B.App.Sci. (Speech Pathology) M.A. (Applied Linguistics)
Paediatric Speech Pathologist
– Feeding, swallowing and early communication
Paediatric Expertise
Children’s Health
Melbourne Paediatric Specialists include experts in the following areas of children’s health:
- paediatric neurology
- paediatric neuropsychology
- paediatric physiotherapy
- paediatric rehabilitation
- paediatric respiratory medicine
- paediatric speech pathology
- paediatric travel medicine
- plastic & reconstructive surgery
Important Health Alert for all Parents & Children
If you have a cough, cold, fever, or have travelled internationally in the last 14 days please call our reception staff on 03 9948 5005.
Do not come to the clinic.
We will organise a Telehealth or telephone consultation.
MAKING AN APPOINTMENT
Make an Appointment With A Paediatric Health Professional.
Contact us for further information about making an appointment for your child and any questions regarding referrals and the services we provide.
Melbourne Children's Travel Clinic
Advice and vaccinations for the whole family.
Our travel clinic provides a one-stop comprehensive service for children and their families who are travelling overseas. The clinic is run by specialists in infectious diseases with particular expertise in travel medicine.
Fussy Baby Clinic
For families of babies and toddlers (0 to 2 years old) with crying, feeding, settling and sleeping problems.
Includes assessment, management, counselling and education regarding all aspects of infant care and behaviour.
Developmental & Autism Assessment Team
Designed for families who have children up to 12 years of age with difficulties relating and communicating.Comprehensive assessment service based on international standards for autism prepared by a highly experienced team including a Paediatrician, Clinical Psychologist and Speech Pathologist.