Dr Fiona Mitchell

General Practitioners (GPs) and paediatricians can both play important roles in your child’s healthcare, but it’s important to understand the differences between the type of care they provide. A GP will be able to help your child manage common health conditions and illnesses, such as allergies, colds, and minor injuries. 

A paediatrician, however, will be able to provide them with more distinctive care as a specialised children’s doctor. A paediatrician who sees your baby early in life has a great understanding of any changes that occur when they next see your baby, and this can help with management of these new conditions. 

While paediatricians can also help maintain the general health of your child, a paediatrician can specialise in preventing and treating more complicated conditions, too. These conditions may include: 

• Viral infections
• Developmental delays
• Chronic illnesses

At NSW Paediatrics, we can provide care to children with an array of different health issues. While we can address several common health concerns, we also specialise in the following areas:

• Respiratory health
• Infant care
• Feeding
• Growth
• Early milestones
• Settling techniques
• Development, ADHD and Autism

Yes! While face-to-face appointments may be necessary to carry out certain assessments, diagnoses, and treatments, we also provide care to many patients through Telehealth.