Meet our highly skilled professionals

Dr Swapnil Shah
MBBS, DCH, DNB (PAEDS), MRCPCH, FRACP Neonatologist & Paediatrician

Dr Swapnil Shah is a dual-qualified Neonatologist and Paediatrician, and a Gold Medalist in DNB (Paediatrics). He completed his specialist training at several leading Sydney hospitals, including Sydney Children’s Hospital, The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Westmead Hospital, Royal North Shore Hospital, and the Royal Hospital for Women.

Dr Kavitha Kothur
MD, DCH, FRACP, PhD Paediatric Neurologist

Dr Kavitha Kothur holds specialist qualification Paediatric Neurology. She completed her paediatric neurology training through fellowships in epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, neuroimmunology, and general neurology at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead.

Dr Umesh Mishra
MBBS, MD, FRACP Neonatologist & Paediatrician

Dr Umesh Mishra is a Neonatal Paediatrician who completed advanced training in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine through the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Paediatrics and Child Health Division).

Dr. Pankhuri Kothari
MBBS, MD, FRACP Paediatrician

Dr. Pankhuri Kothari is an experienced and highly qualified paediatrician with a warm, personable approach that puts families and children at ease. Dr. Kothari holds an MD in Paediatrics and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in General Paediatrics, with additional certifications in Paediatric Endocrinology.

Dr Darazel Perez
MD, DPPS, DCH, FRACP Paediatrician & Neonatologist

Dr Darazel Perez is a dual-trained specialist and a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in both General Paediatrics and Neonatal & Perinatal Medicine. She currently practices as a paediatrician at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead and serves as a neonatal intensive care fellow at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.

Dr Ani Deshpande
MBBS, FRACS(Paed), PhD(USyd) Paediatric Urologist & Surgeon

Paediatric Urologist & Urology Surgeon Dr Aniruddh Deshpande, or Dr Ani as his patients call him, is passionate about providing quality care for children with urological issues. Dr Ani is available for appointments at three clinic locations across in Newcastle, the Central Coast, and Westmead Children’s Hospital.

Dr Prasad Athreya
MBBS, MSpMed, FRACS, FAOrthA Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr Prasad Athreya is an Australian-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in Paediatric Orthopaedics and Foot and Ankle Surgery. He has extensive experience caring for children with a wide range of orthopaedic conditions, from newborns through to adolescents.

Dr Shilpa Gaikaiwari
MBBS, MD, FRACP, FRANZCP Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Dr Shilpa Gaikaiwari is an Australian-trained Developmental Paediatrician and Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with experience managing emotional, behavioural, and neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adolescents. She treats conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, OCD, and learning difficulties.

Dr Gunjan Garg
MBBS, FRACP Clinical Geneticist

Dr Gunjan Garg is a Staff Specialist in Clinical Genetics at Liverpool Hospital and a Conjoint Lecturer at UNSW. She provides assessment and management for children and adults with developmental concerns, congenital anomalies, and common or rare genetic conditions. She offers expert interpretation of genetic test results, diagnosis and management of genetic disorders and genetic counselling, including preconception and prenatal counselling.

Dr Elizabeth Pickford
MBBS, FRACP Paediatric Allergist

Dr Elizabeth Pickford is a Pediatric Allergist. She has been working with children and their families  to manage their allergies and food intolerances since 1998.

Dr Ganesh Kumar Gnanappa
Paediatric Cardiologist MD, FNB, FRACP, FCSANZ, FSCMR

Dr Ganesh Gnanappa is a consultant paediatric cardiologist and Head of Cardiac Imaging at Sydney Children’s Hospital Network, with expertise in congenital heart disease, advanced echocardiography, cardiac MRI, and cardiac CT imaging.

Dr Nitin Arora
Paediatric Cardiologist MBBS, MD, FRACP

Dr Nitin Arora is a paediatric cardiologist and specialises in diagnosis and management of children with complex congenital cardiac conditions.