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Melbourne Paediatrician

Dr James Pho - General Paediatrician who is passionate about providing care to babies, children, and their families.

Our Melbourne Paediatrician Doctors are:
Dr David Tran (he/him)
Dr James Pho (he/him)
Dr Sharon NG (she/her)

All Melbourne trained in the field of Paediatrics Dr David Tran - General trained Paediatrician with particular interest in neonatal and perinatal medicine, newborn growth and development, Paediatric emergency, asthma and allergies. Outside of Melbourne Pediatrician's, Dr Tran is the Asso

ciate Clinical Program Director of Paedatrics at the Northern Hospital and is also a part of the Royal Children's Hospital Allergy Department. He is comfortable diagnosis and managing a broad range of issues including:
• Newborn and Baby Concerns
• Feeding Problems and Growth
• Asthma, Eczema, Allergy
• Childhood Development and Behaviour
• Surveillance of Chronic Conditions

Free interpreting services can be arranged upon request to prevent any language barriers during consultations. Dr David Tran and Dr James Pho are both fluent in Vietnamese.

09/06/2026

RSV AWARENESS WEEK: FOR AUSTRALIANS UNDER 5, RSV IS THE #1 REASON FOR HOSPITALISATION

07/06/2026

🩵 RSV Awareness Week | 7–13 June 🩵
“Don’t Let Them Go Unprotected”

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is one of the leading causes of respiratory infection in young children and the leading cause of hospitalisation in infants during their first year of life.

While RSV often begins like a common cold, it can progress quickly and cause serious illnesses such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia — particularly in babies under 6 months of age.

Nearly all children will experience RSV by the age of two, with cases increasing throughout winter.

This RSV Awareness Week, we join the call to help protect Australia’s most vulnerable children through awareness, early recognition and supportive care.

Common RSV symptoms may include:
🤧 Runny nose
😷 Cough
🌡 Fever
😴 Poor feeding or lethargy
🌬 Wheezing or difficulty breathing

❄️ When to see a GP
Your child:
• Is breathing very fast or has difficulty breathing
• Is coughing and distressed
• Has a cough that’s getting worse
• Has difficulty feeding or drinking and has fewer wet nappies than usual
• Is changing colour in the face when coughing
• Is unusually tired or sleepy
• Is irritable

🚨 When to go to hospital or call 000
Your child:
• Has significant shortness of breath
• Has pauses in breathing
• Is turning pale or blue around the skin or lips
• Is drowsy or difficult to wake

Your GP should be the first point of contact for general medical care and winter illnesses. If further paediatric support is needed, our clinic is here to help on (03) 9468 0490.

19/05/2026

🌬 Winter colds can trigger asthma symptoms in children.
If your child has asthma, make sure medications and action plans are up to date before peak winter illness season.

If yours needs updating, contact our rooms on (03) 9468 0490 to arrange an appointment.

14/05/2026

❄️ When should you seek medical care for a winter illness?
Please arrange medical review if your child has:
• Difficulty breathing
• Poor feeding or drinking
• Persistent high fevers
• Unusual sleepiness
• Signs of dehydration
• Symptoms worsening instead of improving

Your family GP is the best first point of care for most childhood illnesses. If further paediatric assessment or support is needed, please feel welcome to contact our clinic on (03) 9468 0490.

11/05/2026

❄️ WINTER WELLNESS TIPS ❄️

As winter approaches, it’s the perfect time for a gentle reminder about keeping your family healthy during cold and flu season. Here are some simple ways to support your child’s wellbeing this winter:

🛏️ Prioritise consistent sleep
Adequate rest helps growing bodies recharge and supports a healthy immune system.
• Toddlers & preschoolers: 10–13 hours
• Older children: at least 7+ hours

🍎 Focus on immune-supporting nutrition
Encourage plenty of fruits, vegetables, and balanced meals to help fuel healthy immune systems.

🤧 Teach good cough and sneeze habits
Encourage children to cough or sneeze into their elbow rather than their hands to help reduce the spread of germs.

🧼 Practice regular handwashing
Handwashing with soap and water is one of the best ways to prevent illness — especially after coughing or sneezing, before eating, after toileting, and after activities outside the home.

💉 Stay up to date with vaccinations
Check that your child and family are up to date with routine immunisations and seasonal vaccinations, including influenza, RSV, and whooping cough.

🏡 Keep unwell children at home
If your child becomes unwell, keeping them home from school or daycare can help prevent illness spreading to others and allows them time to rest and recover.

Wishing all our families a happy, healthy winter season! 💙

04/05/2026

✨ Introducing Some New (and Familiar!) Faces ✨

We’ve had a few updates in our clinic and wanted to put some faces to the names you hear on the phone or see at the front desk!

👋 We welcome back Mollie, who will be in the clinic every Monday.
👋 Jane continues to be a friendly face in our Saturday clinic.
👋 And a warm welcome to Julie-Anne, who has joined our team, working from Tuesday through to Friday.

We’re also very grateful to Melissa for all her hard work and dedication during her time with us. We wish her all the very best in her next chapter.

Thank you for your continued support — we look forward to seeing you in the clinic soon!

Melbourne Paediatrician

24/04/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Our email system is currently down. While we are trying to get back up and running, please call the clinic at 03 9468 0490 if you want to reach us.
We will respond to your email as soon as we can.
We apologise for the inconvenience.

21/04/2026

Introducing to our Melbourne Paediatrician team, Dr Sharon NG. Sharon will commence working with us on Friday May 1st, and will be running a weekly Friday clinic.

Dr Sharon Ng is a General Paediatrician who cares for children from birth through adolescence, with extensive experience managing both acute and chronic medical conditions. Her clinical interests include:

- Newborn health
- Infant feeding, growth and sleep concerns
- Childhood development and behavioural challenges
- Asthma and eczema

After graduating from The University of Adelaide, Sharon completed her paediatric training in Sydney at The Children's Hospital at Westmead. Sharon has since relocated to Melbourne to be closer to family after welcoming her first child.

Outside of work, Sharon enjoys staying active at the gym and previously trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. As a new mother, she embraces the joys and challenges of parenthood and is committed to providing compassionate, family‑centred care.

To book an appointment with Dr Sharon NG, please call our rooms on 9468 0490.

Address

Suite 11/135 Plenty Road
Bundoora, VIC
3083

Website

https://www.melbournepaediatrician.com.au/

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