Paediatric medicine.
Paediatric medicine consultations at Excelsia across Earlwood and Sans Souci. Consultant paediatricians covering general and developmental paediatrics, working alongside Kids' Dr multidisciplinary care for children whose care sits within that broader framework.
Infants, children and adolescents.
Paediatric medicine is the medical specialty focused on the health of infants, children and adolescents. Paediatricians assess and manage a wide range of concerns, from acute illness and growth issues through to chronic conditions and developmental concerns.
At SMSG, paediatric medicine sits across Excelsia (specialist consulting) and Kids' Dr (multidisciplinary paediatric care with paediatrician consultations at Earlwood and Sans Souci). For families whose child's concern is a general paediatric question, either pathway works. For families seeking coordinated multidisciplinary paediatric care including allied health, psychology and psychometric assessment, Kids' Dr is the clinical service designed around that.
Care is coordinated with your GP. Your GP identifies the concern, prepares a referral, and continues general care while the paediatrician advises on the specific question.
Common reasons GPs refer.
History, exam, a plan.
Bring your GP referral, any recent test results, previous specialist letters, and your child's health record (blue book for infants and children under school age). For infants and younger children, note recent weight, feeding patterns and any concerns you'd like to raise.
For adolescents, discussing beforehand what your child would like to be part of the consultation is helpful. Paediatricians work with adolescents in ways that respect their emerging autonomy.
- A detailed history from you (and, where relevant, your child).
- A clinical examination.
- Review of any tests or reports you've already had.
- A management plan that may include further investigation, treatment, allied health input, and follow-up.
Sans Souci and Earlwood.
Privately billed.
Specialist consultations are privately billed, with a Medicare rebate applying where a valid referral from a GP or another specialist is in place. Reception confirms the consultation fee and expected out-of-pocket cost at the time of booking.
For our general fee structure across the group, see the Fees & Billing page.
Common questions.
Do I need to see a GP first?
Yes. A GP referral is required for the Medicare rebate to apply to paediatric consultations.
Should I book with Excelsia or Kids' Dr?
For general paediatric review, either. For care that involves developmental assessment, behavioural concerns, psychometric assessment or coordinated allied health, Kids' Dr is the clinical service designed around that. If you're unsure, reception can guide you.
What should I bring?
Your GP referral, your child's blue book if under school age, any recent test results, previous specialist letters, and a list of current medications.
Will the paediatrician communicate with my GP?
Yes. After each consultation, the paediatrician sends a letter back to your GP with the assessment and plan.
Can the paediatrician communicate with my child's school?
Yes, with your consent.
What ages do paediatricians see?
From birth through adolescence. Older adolescents may transition to adult care, and your paediatrician will discuss timing when relevant.
