Paed or kids GP in Melbourne?

[MamaLlama]

Any recs? Don't really mind if it is a GP used to treating small kids. I don't think you need a paed for every little thing.

We have Medibank Private but if would be useful to know what the gap was if you happen to remember.

Thanks in advance!

[Verdi]

What kind of paed do you need?

[MamaLlama]

What on earth do you mean what kind of paed? We're new to the area, just a regular go-to paed. No there are no special issues, though I'd have thought most paeds were generalists anyway.

[Tam-I-Am]

In Australia, you don't go to the paediatrician like you do in America. The paeds are specialists, like dermatologists or oncologists. You need a referral from a GP to see a paediatrician, so you have to see the GP first for treatment. Its only if the GP can't treat the problem that you get a referral to the paed.

HTH.

[Mumma2Jack]

What on earth do you mean what kind of paed? We're new to the area, just a regular go-to paed. No there are no special issues, though I'd have thought most paeds were generalists anyway.


Sorry if this sounds rude,but i dont think Candyn was asking in any stupid way!
Shes been a wonderful help to me in the past!:thumbsup:


Maybe you could ask around your area for reccommendations for a child friendly GP.Maybe your local MCHN,playgroup,kinder..etc...Maybe ask few mums.Somtimes they are the best!
Good luck..

[Verdi]

What on earth do you mean what kind of paed? We're new to the area, just a regular go-to paed. No there are no special issues, though I'd have thought most paeds were generalists anyway.
Sorry if you took offense but as Tam I AM said we don't go to paeds with everyday problems here in australia, They are only used if their is a problem with a child.
For example my son has ASD / Aspergers and he see a developmental and behavourial paediatrician.:)

Maybe you are after what we call a General practitioner.

[Chickadee]

Thanks to every one for answering. :wave: