Specialising in new born care, prematurity, growth and development and behavioural paediatrics.
Dr. Siva is an experienced paediatric practitioner with a dual speciality in General Paediatrics and Neonatology who works as a staff specialist at The Townsville Hospital. With extensive clinical experience in a range of general paediatric conditions, behavioural-developmental paediatrics and neonatology, his incredible passion for holistic child health motivated him to start Townsville Paediatrics in 2017.
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Dr. S. Siva specialises in newborn care, prematurity, growth and development and behavioural paediatrics. He believes in maximising physical health, emotional wellbeing, and developmental potential of each child through partnerships with parents, caregivers, allied health professionals, educators, GPs and paediatric sub-specialists.
BIOGRAPHY:
Dr. S. Siva’s primary medical degree is from Tanjore Medical College, India, a premier institute in South India. He also holds a Diploma in Child Health and Post Graduate degree in Paediatrics from University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. He attained dual fellowship in Neonatology and Paediatrics from Royal Australasian College of Physicians, and was trained at Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital, Royal Children Hospital, Brisbane and The Townsville Hospital. He has more than 15 years of clinical experience in neonatology and paediatrics. He has worked at various teaching hospitals in India, Sri Lanka and Australia.
Dr. Samadi is a dedicated healthcare professional with a rich background and a passion for child health.
Originally trained as a paediatrician in South Africa, Dr. Samadi has spent the last three years working in Australia, where he has further honed his skills and expertise.
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He completed subspecialty training in respiratory medicine in South Africa and maintains a strong interest in this area, particularly in asthma management.
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In addition to his focus on respiratory conditions, Dr. Samadi is equipped to handle a variety of paediatric issues, including behavioural and developmental cases. His holistic approach ensures that he considers the unique needs of each child and their family.
Outside of his professional commitments, Dr. Samadi enjoys exploring the outdoors and spending time with his family. He is eager to engage with the Townsville community and is looking forward to building lasting relationships with the families he serves.
Her special interest is in paediatric infectious disease and Developmental Paediatrics.
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She is committed to providing holistic care to patients and families in Townsville.
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Dr Wamola a fully qualified and accredited Paediatrician has started a private practice at Townsville Paediatrics Pty Ltd. and Mater Private Hospital, Townsville.
Dr Wamola completed undergraduate medical degree at the University of Nairobi in Kenya. She completed her postgraduate training in Paediatrics in the United Kingdom at Alder Hey Children’s hospital in Liverpool. She worked as a consultant Paediatrician in North West England for two years before moving to Australia in 2015.
She has worked at Townsville Hospital in both Acute and Community Paediatrics. She has over 18 years of experience in General Paediatrics in both the United Kingdom and Australia.
Dr Janani Krishnan is a specialist Paediatric Surgeon and Paediatric Urologist consulting from Townsville Paediatrics and operating at Mater Private Hospital Townsville.
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Her areas of interest and expertise are paediatric neonatal and general surgery apart from specialty focused training in paediatric urology.
BIOGRAPHY:
Dr Krishnan is an Australian qualified Paediatric Surgeon. She has completed extensive training in paediatric surgery and paediatric urology internationally and at high volume centres. Her areas of interest and expertise are paediatric neonatal and general surgery apart from specialty focused training in paediatric urology. Her practice philosophy is centered around delivering a high quality of care to her patients and their families with dedication and compassion.
Dr Krishnan completed her specialist paediatric surgical training from a high volume children’s hospital in Mumbai, India. On completion of training, she was awarded the Gold Medal in Paediatric Surgery by the Vice President of India. Dr Krishnan and her family moved to Australia and spent 5 years in Children’s hospitals across Sydney and Melbourne prior to obtaining the Fellowship of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
She is working as a staff specialist in paediatric surgery at Townsville university Hospital.
Dr Krishnan currently has availability for consults and operations so is able to offer expedited surgery with high quality care for children who require paediatric surgical and urological services.
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