Developmental Paediatricians

All our paediatricians are qualified, registered medical specialists who have undertaken additional training in the field of Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrics and are passionate about helping children to achieve their best.  Many of our paediatricians training has been so intensive that they have fulfilled the additional requirements necessary to be considered a Specialist in Child Development and Behaviour with specialist recognition of training in Community and Child Health through the Royal Australian College of Physicians (RACP) and Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. 

In addition, some of our paediatricians have additional interests and training, for example in Adolescents and Young Adult Medicine.

To find the clinician who is most likely to suit your needs please review the bios below and consider talking with your GP about the clinician likely to be the best fit.

  • Dr Catherine Skellern

    Dr Catherine Skellern has extensive experience working in the field of child development and behaviour.

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  • Dr Mick O'Keeffe

    After graduating from medical school in 1990, I gained experience in various aspects of medicine in different places around Queensland, but it was paediatrics that really captured my attention.

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  • Dr Otilie Tork

    I am a developmental paediatrician and completed my medical degree at UNSW and specialist training in Sydney (Sydney Children’s Hospital and The Children’s Hospital, Westmead). My advanced paediatric training was in community child health, with a focus on Child Protection and Child and Adolescent psychiatry.

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  • Dr Ruth Surman

    I am passionate about supporting families and young people to reach their full potential through reflective, and holistic care. I feel that in working together we can develop a greater understanding of a child or young person’s unique developmental profile and collaborate to establish individualised, positive and goal-directed management plans.

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  • Dr Ela Nemati

    I am a consultant paediatrician who gained specialist qualifications in 2014 through the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. I have a strong interest in Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrics, and feel fortunate to have joined the team at the CDN in 2017.

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  • Dr Aarany Sivakaanthan

    I am a Developmental Paediatrician with dual fellowship qualifications in Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrics, and General paediatrics. I care for children and adolescence of all ages and have experience supporting children with a range of developmental and behavioural concerns. 

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  • Dr Keita Hada

     As an emerging discipline I am excited about the future of Developmental Paediatrics and what it has to offer to the community.  

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  • Dr Rebecca Kriukelis

    I am specialist Developmental Paediatrician with dual fellowship qualifications in Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrics, and General Paediatrics. I am passionate about helping children from infancy to adolescence and I enjoy working with families to support their child’s health, development, and wellbeing. 

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  • Dr Ganesh Senthilnathan

    I am a General Paediatrician with a special interest in developmental and behavioural paediatrics. I have clinical expertise supporting children with developmental and behavioural differences during various stages of their childhood, from infancy to adolescence, and transition into adulthood.

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