Dr Gillian has worked as a Paediatrician for over 27 years. Originally from Ireland , she graduated from Queens University before moving to England to complete her general and specialist training in a number of paediatric specialities including respiratory, gastroenterology, rheumatology, cardiology, haematology/oncology and metabolic paediatrics. She completed her training at Great Ormond Street Children’s hospital London whilst also undertaking a PhD at University College London.

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She relocated down under to Australia over 10 years ago with her family, which has now expanded to include her much loved groodle puppies, Ralphie & Lola.

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Her special interests are working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions such as Autism, as well those young people with mental health challenges and has just completed a Unit of a Masters degree at Monash University in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Dr Gillian is highly experienced in all general paediatrics conditions , commonly occurring in babies, infants and children and regularly updates her clinical knowledge by both attending and presenting at conferences in Australia and overseas.

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She has been working in the South Australian public hospital system for almost 9 years, as a General Paediatrician, managing a range of acute paediatric and neonatal conditions, as well being the Lead Clinician for Child Development.

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During this time ,Dr Gillian has developed professional relationships with her paediatric specialist colleagues at the Children’s Hospitals in Adelaide, which is essential to assist with any further referrals , which your child may require for their ongoing management. She is accredited by Autism SA, to conduct Autism Assessments in South Australia.

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She is known for her down to earth, but highly professional and empathic manner. She strives to provide a holistic family - focused approach to her patients.

 

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