Expertise

Sanjay has extensive experience across a broad field of Paediatrics. He has the experience and knowledge to provide high quality care when the condition is complex, the causes of the problems are unclear, and/or the involvement of many types of paediatrics specialists is required. He works closely with various paediatric specialists (e.g. Paediatric Cardiologist, Paediatric Respiratory physician, Paediatric Allergist and Immunologist, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, Paediatric Haematologist, Paediatric Endocrinologist, Paediatric Gastroenterologist, Paediatric ENT specialist, Paediatric Surgeon, Paediatric Physiotherapist, Paediatric OT / Occupational Therapist, Paediatric Dietician, Paediatric Speech Pathologist). He has access to excellent pathology, radiology and echocardiography facilities (X-ray, ultrasound, MRI and CT scan, echocardiography, ECG, sleep study; at Ashford hospital, Flinders Medical Centre and Women’s and Children’s Hospital). Sanjay can provide care to your family across the following fields

General Paediatrics consults covers a wide range conditions for infants and children including but not limited to the following:

  • Routine checks
    • 6-week check
    • 6-month check
    • 12-month check
    • 2-year check and beyond
  • Asthma, Allergies, Eczema, other skin conditions in children
  • Anemia in children, Iron deficiency in Children, Vitamin and Calcium deficiency in Children
  • Toilet Training, Constipation
  • Feeding issues, excessive crying in infants, fussy eaters
  • Sleep issues
  • Concerns regarding Growth
  • Developmental delays including motor and speech milestones, psychosocial developmental issues
  • Learning issues
  • Infections
  • Seizures, Epilepsy and Neurocutaneous Syndromes
  • Tics
  • Multisystemic disorders in children – conditions involving many parts of the body
  • Congenital anomalies and malformations
  • Chromosomal disorders in infants and children

Endocrinology is treatment for a wide range of disorders for infants and children including:

  • Treatment of infant of diabetic mothers
  • Thyroid disorders in newborns and infants
  • Imbalance of steroids in infants due to disorders of adrenal gland
  • Ambiguous genitalia
  • Inborn errors of metabolism
  • Disorders of Metabolism
  • Calcium/phosphate metabolism disorders
  • Bone health in infants and children

Ear, nose and throat conditions that can affect infants and children. Including:

  • Tonsil and Adenoid Problems
  • Ear infections
  • Hearing problems
  • Nasal Obstruction
  • Snoring and sleep apnoea

Paediatric gastrointestinal disorders are conditions that affect the digestive system in infants and children. Including:

  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Feeding problems
  • Blood in stools which can be due to Cow’s Milk Protein Intolerance or other reasons
  • Abdominal pain
  • Liver diseases in infants
  • Reflux and vomiting

Paediatric haematology covers problems relating to blood in infants and children. Including:

  • Abnormal blood cell counts
  • Anaemia
  • Iron deficiency
  • Easy bruising and bleeding, low platelet count, disorders of coagulation
  • Genetic disorders of blood
  • Enlarged lymph nodes
  • Frequent infections in infants and children due to immunodeficiency or abnormal white blood cell counts

Common and rare infectious diseases in infants and children including:

  • Recurrent fevers and infections
  • Breathing problems – prolonged cough, shortness of breath, breathing noises, exercise limitation or snoring
  • Frequent or recurrent chest infections
  • Recurrent cough
  • Multiple infections from childcare attendance
  • Infections that do not respond to treatment
  • Skin infections
  • Antibiotic advice
  • Infections in immunocompromised infants
  • Tuberculosis, worm infestations in children
  • Advice on travel medicine and destination specific vaccination

Common and rare conditions that affect the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord and nerves) of infants and children including:

  • Seizures and Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy, Epilepsy in Infants
  • Preterm birth related developmental and neurological disorders
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Developmental delay
  • Brain malformations
  • Genetic syndromes
  • Metabolic disorders

Neurological and development delays in infants and children:

  • Plagiocephaly
  • Toe Walking
  • Torticollis (wry neck)
  • Coordination issues
  • Developmental Delay
  • Delayed motor milestones
  • Clumsiness

At the request of your obstetrician, Sanjay can meet families for an antenatal appointment. It is a good opportunity to meet, discuss and plan for the care of your baby and any concerns you may have.

Sometimes, it is necessary to have a Paediatrician attend the birth of a baby. Sanjay will provide the specialist care and attention that is required to stabilise a newborn’s condition if there are complications with the delivery or the baby is born with major or minor health issues.