3 Best Paediatricians in Newcastle, NSW

“Dr Stephen Knipe graduated from Glasgow University with a Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery and a Bachelor of Science with Honours. He completed his Fellowship training in January 2010. He has worked in Paediatrics at Maitland and Lismore Hospitals. Dr Stephen Knipe contributes to the University of Newcastle Graduate Medical Program through lectures, supervision, teaching, and examination. He also runs a local Indigenous clinic and is currently practising at The Newcastle Paediatric Clinic.

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“Dr Vanessa Cairns is the director and principal physician of Lake Macquarie Paediatrics. She completed her medical degree and trained as a paediatric specialist in the Hunter New England Health District. She then gained membership in the Royal College of Physicians and became a Consultant General Paediatrician. Dr Vanessa Cairns has always loved working with children and is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the children and families she cares for. In addition to her work at the clinic, Vanessa has experience in neonatal care. Dr Vanessa Cairns continues to provide emergency on-call services at Newcastle Private Hospital, where she attends deliveries and cares for sick newborns. She enjoys teaching and is dedicated to training medical students, junior doctors, and general practitioners. Vanessa also actively participates in university teaching.

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