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General Paediatrics

Our general paediatricians are dedicated to supporting the health, growth and development of children from newborns through to adolescents and young adults. We provide comprehensive, evidence-based care tailored to each child and their family.

We also play an important role in coordinating care, working closely with families, GPs, allied health professionals and schools. This collaborative approach is especially important for children with more complex or ongoing needs.

Our team provides assessment, management and ongoing care for a broad range of conditions, including:

  • Newborn and infant health

  • Follow-up of premature infants

  • Sleep and settling difficulties

  • Asthma, eczema and allergies

  • Constipation, abdominal pain and toileting concerns

  • Poor weight gain and feeding challenges

  • Reflux

  • Bedwetting

  • Growth and puberty concerns

  • Developmental concerns

  • Learning and school-related difficulties

  • Behavioural concerns

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

  • Eating disorders

 

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Comprehensive Paediatric Care

We provide thorough assessment and management of a broad range of conditions from infancy through adolescence. Our personalised approach ensures care is tailored to your child’s unique needs at every stage of their lives.

Multi-disciplinary Approach

By bringing together a multidisciplinary team with diverse range of experience and perspectives, we work collaboratively to support the best possible health, developmental and emotional outcomes for the children and families we care for.

Advocacy and Coordination

We partner with families and work alongside other healthcare providers and schools to create a cohesive support network around your child. By advocating for your child we help to make complex care feel more manageable.

Meet our General Paediatricians

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Dr Betty Messazos

General Paediatrician

Dr Betty sees children of all ages with acute and chronic issues, with a clinical interest in growth, behaviour, neurodevelopment, feeding, sleep and continence issues. She has fellowship training in paediatric endocrinology with experience in managing puberty, stature, thyroid disorders and childhood obesity.
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Brighton Healh Clinic For Kids Dr Carlota Espejo

Dr Carlota Espejo-Díaz

General Paediatrician

Dr Carlota completed her medical and specialist Paediatric training in Spain. She has been working in Australia since 2022 and has worked across the Queensland Children’s Hospital, Frankston Hospital and Ballarat Hospital.
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Dr Chamilka Edirisinghe

Consultant Paediatrician

Dr. Chamilka is an experienced general paediatrician with over 20 years of expertise in caring for children from newborns to adolescents. She has a special interest in behavioural and developmental concerns, including autism, ADHD, other challenging behaviours, developmental delays, and learning difficulties.
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Dr James Mulvany

General Paediatician

Dr. Mulvany applies an evidence based, family centred approach towards his consultations and is experienced in a wide range of issues including : Newborn & infant health, Poor weight gain, feeding issues, Asthma, eczema, Developmental concerns, Behavioural problems, ADHD, Autistic spectrum disorders.
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Dr Katherine Parkhurst

General Paediatrician

Dr Katherine is a dedicated General Paediatrician with a special interest in neonates and medical education and has clinical interests in allergy, asthma, continence and development in children.
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Dr Katrina (Katie) Stranks

General Paediatrician

Dr Katie 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.
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At Brighton Health Clinic for Kids, we believe clear and respectful communication is essential to your child's health and wellbeing. We value your trust and work closely with families when making decisions about care and information sharing. To provide the best possible care, relevant information may be requested or shared with other professionals involved in your child’s health, development, or education.

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