Dr Katrina (Katie) Stranks is a General Paediatrician who graduated from The University of Adelaide in 2014. She completed her internship at The Royal Adelaide Hospital before moving to Victoria in 2016 to undertake paediatric training through The Royal Children’s Hospital, Monash Children’s Hospital, and Grampians Health. During this time, she undertook additional training in paediatric rheumatology, as well as in chronic fatigue and eating disorders.

Katie obtained Fellowship to the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Paediatrics and Child Health Division) while working as a Fellow at Grampians Health in Ballarat, where she continues to work as a Consultant Paediatrician caring for children from the newborn period through to adolescence. She has particular interests in developmental and behavioural paediatrics.

As a mum of two young children, Katie understands the challenges and joys of parenting. She takes a compassionate and practical approach, and enjoys working with families, GPs, and allied health professionals to support each child’s growth and wellbeing.