Dr Suparna Vaidya General Paediatrician

Paediatrician Appointments Now Available

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INTRODUCING DR SUPARNA VAIDYA

Medsana Medical Clinic is very excited to welcome Dr Suparna Vaidya to the team.   Dr Vaidya is a dedicated General Paediatrician providing paediatric care for children of all ages from newborn through to adolescence.

Dr Vaidya’s paediatric expertise includes the management of a broad range of paediatric issues. With over a decade of experience working in Paediatrics in both the UK and Australia, Dr Vaidya recognises the importance of holistic family-centred care. She believes that effective communication with families and understanding their goals, values, and preferences is the heart of Paediatric Medicine.

Dr Vaidya’s clinical care model involves an evidence-based approach to diagnosis, treatment, and management. Being a mother herself, she recognises and appreciates the many challenges of parenting. Working as a Paediatrician is immensely rewarding for Dr Vaidya and she is enthusiastic and committed to delivering the best healthcare for your child.

 

What is a Paediatrician?

Paediatricians are medical specialists who have completed extensive training and have acquired specialised skills to diagnose, treat and provide medical care to babies, children, and teenagers. Their speciality allows them to deal with illnesses and conditions in children, from infants to adolescents, and their physical, mental and behavioural development.

 

Why might your child see a Paediatrician?

Paediatricians know a lot about the many different conditions and illnesses that can affect children’s health, welfare, behaviour, and learning. If your child has health or development concerns, Paediatricians are there to provide specialised healthcare for your child and help you understand your child’s condition and treatment.

Your GP might refer your child to a paediatrician for further assessment and treatment of:

 

How to see Dr Suparna Vaidya?

Looking for an experienced Paediatrician in Brisbane? Please speak to your GP about referring your child to Dr Suparna Vaidya. Your GP can then complete a referral and send it to Medsana Medical. Please call Medsana Medical’s reception team for more information and to book your child in for an appointment with Dr Suparna Vaidya.

 

Please note: As Dr Vaidya is a specialist, there are specialist GAP fees associated. Without a referral from your GP (or other specialist), you will not be able to claim the Medicare Rebate.

 

Timely PCR Swab Service

Available between 8:30am – 9am

 

  1. Short Telephone Consult with the patient – bulk billed if Medicare eligible. Private fees with no Medicare rebates apply if the patient has not seen us in the last 12 months.
  2. The doctor will request a respiratory panel for viruses and bacteria (where clinically appropriate).  For example, Influenza, Covid, RSV, mycoplasma, pertussis and so forth.  Not all possible infections are on this panel.  The doctor may decline the request if it is not appropriate and direct the patient accordingly.
  3. Normal fees will apply if more than swabbing is requested.  Clinical examination and other requests requires a normal consultation at another time.
  4. Patient arrives at the car park next to Building 10 before 11am.  Or takes the pathology request to another 4Cyte collection centre.
  5. Patient calls reception to notify of their arrival so the 4Cyte Pathology Collector can gown up and go the patient’s car to swab the patient.
  6. PCR swab gets sent to 4Cyte.  The processing times varies according to workflows.
  7. 4Cyte will SMS the patient with the Covid results.  Positive PCR test results for other respiratory viruses or bacteria are not named.  A negative PCR result doesn’t mean the patient is infection free.  These swabs narrow down the possibilities and guide appropriate treatments.
  8. An appropriate appointment needs to be made for results in person, via video or via phone.  Normal fees applies for these consult.  Normal fees applies if the doctor calls the patient for further clinical advice and management.  
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