Neonatal Care
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Paediatric Surgeon
A paediatric surgeon is a doctor who specializes in the surgical treatment of children. Paediatric surgeons are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of surgical conditions in children, from birth to adolescence.
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Paediatric Cardiologist
A paediatric cardiologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease in children. Paediatric cardiologists are trained to care for children of all ages, from new-borns to adolescents.
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Ophthalmologist
A paediatric ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of eye and vision conditions in children. They are trained to perform eye examinations, diagnose and treat disease, prescribe medications and perform eye surgery. They can also write prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses.
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Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
A paediatric orthopaedic surgeon is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions in children. They are trained to treat a wide range of conditions, including:
- Birth defects, such as clubfoot, hip dysplasia, and spina bifida
Fractures and dislocations - Sports injuries
- Gait abnormalities
- Spinal deformities, such as scoliosis and kyphosis
- Limb deformities
- Bone infections
- Bone and muscle tumors
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Newborn Screening
New-born screening is a series of tests that are performed on all babies shortly after birth to check for a variety of rare but serious genetic, metabolic, and hormonal disorders. The goal of new-born screening is to identify and treat these conditions early, before they can cause serious health problems.
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Neonatal Ultrasonography
Neonatal ultrasonography is a safe and non-invasive imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the inside of the body. It is commonly used to evaluate the brain, abdomen, and hips of new-borns.