3 Best Paediatricians in Hobart

“Dr Sanda Smith is a consultant paediatrician who specialises in community child health as a developmental paediatrician. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Paediatrics) and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health in the U.K. Dr Smith obtained her Medical Degree (MBBS) from the University of Medicine 1 in Yangon. She is qualified to administer the ADOS II, a formal diagnostic tool for autism, and conducts assessments for children of all ages. Additionally, she is an accredited facilitator of Emotional-Based Social Skills Training for children with autism. Dr Smith is also able to administer the Griffiths III assessment, making her available for referrals regarding formal developmental assessments for children under 6 years of age. Dr Smith has 12 years of experience as a Community Paediatrician in the U.K. and has worked at various institutions, including New South Wales, Royal Hobart Hospital, and St. Giles.”

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“Dr Geoff Donegan studied medicine at Flinders University, graduating with honours in 2001. He began his early paediatric training at Flinders Medical Centre in Adelaide and completed his further training at Princess Margaret Hospital for Children in Perth and The Royal Hobart Hospital. Dr Donegan currently treats patients at Hobart Kids Clinic, where he has extensive experience in the paediatric field. Every year, he educates local school students about sleep and screen time and provides guidance to parents on ADHD, autism, and how to engage with their children. He has conducted workshops for paediatricians and other health professionals on topics such as ADHD in Melbourne, Sydney, Hobart, and Launceston. The Hobart Kids Clinic is equipped with advanced technologies for the treatment of patients.”

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“Dr Victoria Carter works at Hobart Paediatric Group and the Royal Hobart Hospital. She provides care for newborns at Hobart Private and Calvary Hospitals. Dr Victoria Carter completed her medical degree at the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne in the UK and her paediatric exams in 2011. She trained at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Brisbane and the Royal Hobart Hospital, focusing on General Paediatrics. In 2016, she became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in the Paediatrics and Child Health division. Dr Victoria Carter teaches medical students and junior doctors at the University of Tasmania and also teaches Advanced Paediatric Life Support courses. Dr Victoria Carter likes working with children of all ages and their families. She has experience treating many paediatric conditions, from newborns to teenagers. Her interests include issues related to continence, developmental and behavioural paediatrics, especially in young children, and mental health conditions.”

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