Phone: 02 8320 4097
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Who we are?
The Kids Doctor Sydney
A Paediatric clinic servicing children from birth to the age of 17. Offering experienced Paediatric Specialist Consultations.
How it works
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Make an appointment via phone or email.
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Bring along any referral letters from medical practitioners (addressed to Dr Paul Tannous)
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Bring any relevant results or reports such as psychometric/IQ assessments and developmental assessments.
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Any reports from school, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapist, dietician.
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Results of any medical tests.
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If possible, please bring your child’s Blue book.
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Your Medicare card so that we can claim your rebate for you.
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Our Services
Newborn Care
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6 week baby checks
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Feeding issues and growing
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Poor weight gain
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Sleep concerns
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Routine vaccinations
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Developmental screening
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Developmental Concerns
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Autism diagnosis and management
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ADHD diagnosis and management
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Language delay
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Learning difficulties
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Sensory processing difficulties
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Behavioural difficulties
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Toilet training and bed wetting
Acute and chronic illnesses
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Asthma and allergies
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Eczema and other skin conditions
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Gastrointestinal issues
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Anxiety and depression
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Seizures
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Recurrent infections
Fees.
The fee for your appointment will vary based on your child’s health needs.
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Initial consultation (up to 60 minutes)
This includes a comprehensive review of your child’s history and examination, as well as a written treatment plan.
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Initial consult: from $350
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Follow up consult: From $300
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Complex, developmental, Autism, ADHD concerns often take a one hour session- please contact reception for price indication
**Patients receive a medicare rebate up to $240 depending on the complexity of your child’s needs. Following your consultation we will lodge a Medicare claim on your behalf. If your bank account details are linked to Medicare, your rebate will be deposited directly into your account within five business days.
Our Doctor
Dr. Paul Tannous
Paediatrician
(Adjunct Lecturer, UNDA)
MBBS, M.Med/Surg, B.Pharm, FRACP
Doctor Paul is an Australian born and trained registered medical practitioner. He is also an adjunct lecturer at The University of Notre Dame Australia- School of Medicine.
He received a Bachelor of Pharmacy from the University of Sydney in 2008, and worked as a pharmacist for 5 years in various locations throughout Sydney. In his day to day work he was required to have a thorough understanding of how medicine works and the potential side effects and complications.
In 2013 he graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Notre Dame Sydney. In 2015 he was granted a scholarships to further his studies and complete a masters of medicine and surgery. In 2021 he published an Australian study, which was a randomised control trial assessing the safety and effectiveness of high dose vitamin D therapy in children.
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From 2015 to 2023 Dr Paul trained as a paediatric doctor at The Children’s Hospital Westmead and Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick. During this time he has gained experience in a number of subspecialties including:
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Gastroenterology
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Respiratory and Sleep Medicine
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Neonatal medicine/ NICU
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Neurosurgery
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Paediatric Rehabilitation
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Oncology
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General Paediatrics
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Developmental Screening
Our Psychologist
Emily Hudders
Endorsed Clinical Psychologist
(Member of the Australian Psychological Society)
Emily is a fully endorsed Clinical Psychologist and Member of the Australian Psychological Society. Emily specialises in working with children and has over 8 years of experience in working with young people. Emily has a particular interest in working with neurodiverse populations. She has over 8 years of experience working with children and young people with Autism, ADHD, cognitive and learning differences. Since finishing her studies, Emily has also completed extensive Autism assessment training and completes assessment for Autism, cognition, adaptive behaviour, learning (eg. dyslexia, giftedness) and ADHD using gold standard assessment measures.
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Emily also works with children and young people to improve mental health and coping using an individualised approach adapted to each client’s needs. She draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) whilst providing clients practical skills to develop and maintain relationships, solve problems and persevere in the face of adversity. Importantly, Emily collaborates with caregivers extensively, as well as teachers, other health professionals and family members, to meet the needs of her clients.
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In a session with Emily, you can expect a safe and calm space to discuss your concerns, and have the chance to laugh, have fun and learn something new.