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We are a friendly and caring bunch of general paediatricians, providing care to children of all ages and with a variety of medical, developmental and behavioural difficulties.
We’re delighted to share an update on Dr Janani Krishnan, Paediatric Surgeon and Paediatric Urologist consulting from Townsville Paediatrics.
Dr Krishnan is currently on maternity leave and will return to consulting & operating in Townsville from March 2026. She is reviewing and scheduling appointments in preparation for her return, with her Cairns consulting and operating clinics resuming by mid-2026.
With specialist expertise in neonatal and general paediatric surgery and paediatric urology, Dr Krishnan is known for her compassionate, high-quality care and dedication to children’s surgical health.
đź’« We look forward to welcoming Dr Krishnan back soon!
We’re proud to showcase Dr Siva, the founder and principal paediatrician at Townsville Paediatrics. Since opening the clinic in 2017, Dr Siva has been dedicated to providing holistic, family-centred care to children and families across North Queensland.
With dual specialisation in neonatology and paediatrics, Dr Siva is passionate about supporting children from birth through to adolescence, with special interests in newborn care, behavioural paediatrics, and early diagnosis and intervention for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
👶 Caring for Townsville’s children since 2017 – from newborns to teens.
14/11/2025
🌿 Dr Garth Douglas - Consultant Paediatrician
Meet Dr Garth Douglas, one of our dedicated paediatricians at Townsville Paediatrics. Dr Douglas takes a holistic approach to child health, focusing on both preventative care and the management of a wide range of paediatric conditions.
His clinical interests include newborn care, faltering growth, developmental delay, asthma, eczema, cough, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Passionate about early intervention, Dr Douglas supports families through the challenges of infant care and helps children reach important developmental milestones.
Alongside his clinical work, Dr Douglas is an honorary lecturer at James Cook University, where he mentors medical students and contributes to the training of future healthcare professionals.
đź’š Providing compassionate, personalised care for children and families across North Queensland.
13/11/2025
✨Paediatric Appointments Available✨
We’re pleased to share that Dr Naisan Samadi, General Paediatrician at Townsville Paediatrics, currently has short wait times for acute and complex medical referrals.
Clinical interests include:
✨ Acute & complex medical conditions – unexplained fevers, rashes, infections, and chronic disease management
✨ Respiratory medicine – asthma, chronic cough, and other lung disorders
✨Growth, feeding & nutritional concerns
✨Behavioural and developmental concerns (currently at capacity for new neurodevelopmental referrals)
Dr Samadi values strong communication and collaboration with referring GPs to ensure every child receives coordinated, quality care.
👨‍⚕️Referrals can be sent to:👨‍⚕️
Dr Naisan Samadi
Townsville Paediatrics
đź“ž (07) 4427 5817 đź“ (07) 4427 5846
✉️ admin@townsvillepaediatrics.com.au
16/09/2025
đź“ŚImportant Update
This week our team is operating with reduced staff, and we are working hard to assist everyone as promptly as possible.
If your matter is non-urgent, we kindly ask that you please email us at admin@townsvillepaediatrics.com.au and we will respond as soon as we can.
We appreciate your patience and understanding đź’™
— Townsville Paediatrics
24/07/2025
🫀 Understanding Children’s Heart Health -Meet Dr Mangesh Jadhav🫀
Dr Mangesh Jadhav is our in-house Paediatric Cardiologist here at Townsville Paediatrics. With over 12 years of experience and advanced training from internationally renowned hospitals, he provides specialist care for children with a range of heart conditions.
Some of the common reasons families may be referred to Dr Jadhav include chest pain, palpitations, fainting, dizziness, POTS, or a family history of sudden cardiac death. He also cares for children with congenital or acquired heart defects.
Dr Jadhav performs and interprets all cardiac investigations; such as ECGs, echocardiograms and 24-hour Holter monitors. He provides these during consultations to support timely assessment and individualised care.
Your child’s heart health matters. If you're concerned, speak with your GP about whether a referral to a paediatric cardiologist is appropriate.
Townsville Paediatrics would like to share details of an upcoming Paediatric Epilepsy Education Day happening right here in Townsville, an excellent opportunity for GPs, paediatricians, and paediatric sub-specialists to update their knowledge on epilepsy management in children.
🧠Paediatric epilepsy and newer therapies for epilepsy management.
đź“… Saturday, 9th August 2025
🕣 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM (includes light refreshments + lunch)
đź“Ť Palmer Collective, 12 Palmer St, South Townsville
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A paediatrician is a doctor who provides specialist medical care to infants, children and adolescents. To become a paediatrician, doctors must do an extra six years of training after they finish their medical degree. There are general paediatricians and specialist paediatricians, for example, paediatric cardiologists (heart specialists), paediatric gastroenterologists (doctors specialising in the digestive system) and developmental paediatricians (specialising in early childhood development and behavioural problems). Some paediatricians work in private practice and some work in hospitals.
Consulting a paediatrician
Many common childhood illnesses can be managed well by your GP. If you think your child needs to see a paediatrician, visit your GP and discuss your concerns with them first. They will assess your child and make a referral to an appropriate paediatrician.
You can also see a paediatrician without a referral from your GP. However, if you visit a specialist doctor without a referral you will not get a refund from Medicare.
If you have had a paediatrician recommended to you by family or friends, discuss this with your GP, and they can arrange a referral.
How to make an appointment
A referral to a paediatrician can be either public or private.
A public referral is made to a hospital outpatient clinic and you see the paediatrician on duty for that day. When you get the referral from your GP, call the hospital clinic and make an appointment.
Private referral is made to a specific paediatrician – often a doctor of your choice. You need to call the paediatrician's rooms to make an appointment. You will see the same doctor each visit.
How much does it cost?
If you have a Medicare card, a visit to a paediatrician at a hospital outpatient clinic or at a community health centre does not cost you anything.
A private paediatrician's fees will vary and there is usually some cost to you, usually called 'out-of-pocket expenses'. When you make the appointment, you can ask how much it will cost and how much you will get back from Medicare.
Making the most of your visit
Before you go and see the paediatrician take some time to prepare.
Write down the reason for your visit and your concerns.
Write down all the questions you want to ask.
Make a list of any medications your child is taking, including complementary or alternative therapies. Include the dose (how much medicine) and how often your child takes it.
If you have a baby, take their health record booklet, which includes information from their Maternal and Child Health checks.
During your visit:
Write down anything that is important or that you might forget.
Ask questions if you don't understand anything the paediatrician says.
After your visit, your paediatrician will often send a letter back to your GP outlining their plans for the management of your child.
Key points to remember
If you think your child needs to see a paediatrician, visit your GP first and discuss your concerns with them.
You can see a paediatrician as a public or private patient.
To make the most of your visit to the paediatrician, write down any questions you may have.
