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.
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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 Jadhav is a Paediatric Cardiologist with over 12 years of extensive experience in diagnosis and management of a wide range of congenital and acquired cardiac problems in neonates, children and adolescents.
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Mangesh’s clinical interest and expertise
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Mangesh is a Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist at the Townsville University Hospital. After completing his basic cardiology training in India. He had an additional training at The Great Ormond Street Hospital for sick children, London. He completed his FRACP and did additional training in Paediatric Electrophysiology (Arrhythmias), Non-Invasive Cardiac Imaging (Cardiac MRI, Echocardiography) and Cardiac Intensive Care at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne. He worked as a Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist at The Royal Children’s Hospital and Monash Heart, Melbourne for three years before moving to Townsville.
Mangesh believes in a holistic approach towards patient care. To best understand the heart condition of your child during a consultation, Mangesh himself performs and interprets the investigations (ECG and Echocardiogram) along with a thorough clinical assessment to devise a management plan.
Dr. Van Der Merwe is committed to enhancing the health of children in the Townsville community, focusing on reducing paediatric waiting times. Under the guidance of our paediatricians, she will manage routine medication reviews and initiate referrals for assessments, ensuring a streamlined process before a patient’s initial appointment. This proactive approach helps fast-track the diagnostic journey when needed.
Please note that the Townsville Paediatrics General Practitioners specialize exclusively in paediatric behavioural concerns and newborn care, and do not provide general medicine services. We are dedicated to offering timely and specialized support to our young patients and their families.
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.
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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.
Dr. Douglas is a dedicated paediatrician with a focus on providing high-quality care for children of all ages, from newborns to adolescents. As a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Paediatrics and Child Health), Dr. Douglas is committed to evidence-based medicine and takes a holistic approach to child health, focusing on both preventative care and the management of a wide range of paediatric conditions. His expertise covers all aspects of paediatric care, including growth and development, behavioural issues, and chronic health conditions, ensuring that every child receives the best possible support throughout their childhood.
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Dr. Douglas has particular interests in newborn care, growth and development, constipation, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). He is passionate about providing early intervention for newborns and supporting families through the challenges of infant care. His work in growth and development involves helping children meet their physical and developmental milestones, while his expertise in managing conditions like constipation, ADHD, and ASD aims to improve the quality of life for both children and their families. Dr. Douglas works closely with parents to develop personalised management plans, ensuring that each child receives the support they need to thrive.
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He grew up in regional Australia and completed his undergraduate studies in Molecular Biology and Genetics at the University of Sydney before earning his medical degree from the University of Queensland. With over 10 years of experience in paediatrics, he is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and has a strong background in both clinical care and medical education. He is also an Associate Lecturer at the James Cook University School of Medicine and Dentistry, where he mentors medical students and contributes to the development of future healthcare professionals. His broad experience, combined with his compassionate approach to patient care, enables him to provide comprehensive and effective treatment for a wide range of paediatric health concerns.
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