- Pia Hazelwood
- 5 November 2025
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It is so darn stressful when you’re worried about your child, and you want answers. And it is like searching for a needle in a haystack to find a paed at the moment. I hope you can get an appointment or be added to a waitlist.
Please check this page regularly as it’s where I post changes to availability.
The Paediatrician list
I recommend you download the full list of Perth paediatricians and psychiatrists and confirm their availability with their office or website.
Many families have got in faster than you would expect by treating finding a paediatrician as a part time job and regularly calling – then taking whatever is offered.
Please do your research
Not all paediatricians offer the same services or have experience with the same conditions.
Please read this information on how to find the right paediatrician for your child.
Interstate Paediatricians
You can now use telehealth appointments with interstate paediatricians and psychiatrists. Read more here.
Autism diagnosis
You may NOT require a paediatrician. NDIS will accept a single clinican diagnosis of autism level 2 or 3 by a clinical psychologist.
If your child attends a WA public school the requirements for evidence of an autism diagnosis are different from what is required for NDIS access. Read more here.
Perth Paediatricians & Psychiatrists - NOR
WA Psychiatry & ADHD Clinic (Karrinyup) UPDATED 7 NOV 25
Practitioners: Dr Yiu Fung Man, Consultant Child Psychiatrist & A/Prof Gagan Garg, Consultant Child Psychiatrist
Services: Child, adolescent and adult ADHD diagnosis and treatment with both WA-based and telehealth psychiatrists.
Availability: A/Prof Garg will see children and teens via telehealth. He has a focus on neurodevelopmental conditions including ADHD and autism.
Dr Man will see children over 12 years via telehealth. Check their website under “new referrals” for latest updates on availability and wait times.
More information: visit wapsychiatry.com.au
Clear Health Psychiatry (Subiaco)
Practitioner: Dr Drew McCarthy, Psychiatrist
Services: He accepts referrals for patients aged 13 to 65 years and provides comprehensive assessment and treatment for ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, OCD, PTSD, eating disorders, personality disorders, and addiction (including compulsive behaviours).
For patients seeking a combined approach to psychiatric treatment and psychotherapy, Dr McCarthy offers ongoing talking therapy with a single clinician. In the case of adolescents, this may involve incorporating parents or family members into therapy sessions as appropriate.
Availability: New to Clear Health Psychiatry and accepting referrals now.
Note: Dr McCarthy does not manage patients with a history of psychosis or neurodegenerative disorders, and does not conduct diagnostic assessments for suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is also not affiliated with any private psychiatric hospital and does not manage patients requiring inpatient admission.
More information: visit Clear Health Psychiatry
Tranquility Clinic (Stirling)
Practitioner: Dr. Jacques Esterhuizen, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Services: Mental health for adolescents
Availability: New clinic opened 1 July 2025.
Note: New clinic – I have not yet confirmed availability, services or more with the practice.
Please refer to their website for all the information currently publicly available.
More information: https://tranquility.clinic/
Greenhouse Paediatrics (Perth)
Practitioners: Autism assessments by Clinical Psychologist and Developmental Paediatrician* Dr Paul Wallman (*diagnosis only)
Services: autism assessments for children 2 years to 16 years with a clinical psychologist and developmental paediatrician
Availability: limited
Note: Developmental paediatrician is for autism diagnosis ONLY.
More information: https://greenhousepaediatrics.com.au/allied-health/autism-diagnosis/
Westerly Youth Clinic (Claremont)
Practitioner: Dr. Grant Ferguson, Paediatrician
Services: currently accepting GP referrals for young people (ages 10 to 24) who need help with an eating disorder (e.g. ARFID, Bulimia Nervosa) or ADHD.
Availability: Appointments for ADHD assessments are generally available within six months, while appointments for eating disorder concerns can usually be arranged within six weeks once the intake process is complete.
Note: Does not accept referrals for autism or developmental concerns.
More information: https://perthkidshub.com.au/listing/westerly-youth-clinic/
Patches (Subiaco)
Practitioner: Paediatrician Dr James Fitzpatrick plus multi-disciplinary team for assessments
Services: Developmental and behavioural assessments, including ADHD and autism.
Note: Patches does not provide support for the initiation or management of medications for the treatment of ADHD. This is important to know if you would like to consider stimulant medications as part of the treatment plan for your child.
Availability: Almost immediate availability for assessments including autism, ADHD, global developmental delay, developmental assessment and FASD.
More information:
Wild Child Paediatrics (Nedlands)
Practitioner: Dr. Sabrina Barrett, Paediatrician
Services: Developmental and behavioural assessments, including ADHD and autism.
Availability: Books currently closed; waitlist available via website.
More information:
Perth Paediatricians and Psychiatrists - SOR
Dr Michael Slattery, Impulse Paediatrics (Murdoch) – updated 5 Nov 25
Practitioners: Paediatrician Dr. Michael Slattery
Services: ADHD diagnosis and treatment for 5-16 years
Availability: Reopened to referrals November 2025.
Note: no autism assessments. GP referral by email, fax or healthlink only. No website, please don’t call the clinic regarding availability, they’re super busy.
More information:
Murdoch Baby & Paediatric Services (Murdoch)
Practitioners: Paediatricians Dr. Farhat Hussain and Dr Nancy Elsheikh
Services: Developmental paediatrics including ADHD, autism and anxiety.
Availability: Accepting autism and ADHD referrals. Current wait time is approx. 12 weeks as at 21 October 2025.
Cost: ADHD assessments are $1,100 and autism are $1,200-$1,500 depending on complexity.
If patients are currently diagnosed and have evidence of diagnosis, they are happy to take over care and management of these patients. The cost is usually approx $700-$850 for the initial consult depending upon the complexity of the case and scripts required.
Note: formerly Murdoch Baby Matters at SJOG Murdoch, the business has recently changed ownership and name. They are in the midst of updating their website to reflect the developmental side of their practice so you will find it mostly references babies and neonatology services currently. They tell me they already see a lot of developmental patients however do not advertise as their referrals are through psychologists, GPs and word of mouth of parents.
More information: https://www.murdochbabymatters.com.au
Perth Paediatrics (Riverton)
Practitioner: Dr. Chaandini Subramaniam, Paediatrician
Services: Autism assessments for children aged 2+.
Availability: Accepting autism referrals; ADHD referrals closed as of 30 April 2025.
Process: Initial video assessment with psychologist, followed by in-clinic consultation.
More information: https://www.perthpaediatrics.com.au/ourteam/
Murdoch Paediatrics (Murdoch)
Practitioner: Dr Andrew Bullock and Dr Charles Crompton, Paediatrician
Services: ADHD assessments and treatment only for children aged 6 to 13 years.
Availability: Books open
Notes: Email through: GP referral, 1 recent school report and if parents could alsosummarise the issues they are having with their child.
Doctors will assess the reports and then parents will be contacted for an appointment.
More information: www.murdochpaediatrics.com.au
Voix (South Perth)
Practitioner: Dr. Jarek Hryniewicki, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Services: youth mental health, psychiatric and psychological care with specific emphasis on coaching and mentoring.
Availability: accepting referrals for 12 years to mid twenties.
Note: Voix has moved from Nedlands and opened a brand new clinic in South Perth. They do not provide specialised autism and educational assessments.
More information: https://voix.com.au/
SmartPaeds
Practitioner: waitlist opens one day per month for new patients. Waitlist information and opening dates are published on their website here: https://www.smartpaeds.com/newpatient
Services: Developmental and behavioural assessments, including ADHD and autism.
Perth Clinics - Telehealth
Sage Clinic (Perth/Melbourne based, tele-psychiatry)
Practitioner: range of experienced psychiatrists – please contact Sage Clinic directly for more information.
Services: psychiatric assessments for children aged 6 years + and adults. Including:
- ADHD assessment
- Autism assessment
- Combined ADHD / ASD assessment
- General mental health assessment
A comprehensive summary of the assessment and treatment plan will be sent to you and your referring doctor within 4–7 business days. Your GP may assist in a shared care model, which can reduce costs and make it easier to access medication over time.
Availability: New Perth/Melbourne based tele-psychiatry clinic opening August 2025. To see a psychiatrist at Sage Clinic you will need a referral. You can either arrange a referral from your usual GP or meet with their in-house GP.
Note: Please refer to their website for all the information currently publicly available.
More information: https://sageclinic.com.au/
Sage Clinic 
- Perth, Western Australia, Australia, -31.95126, 115.85805
Interstate telehealth options
Cub Care (QLD-based, Telehealth)
Services: ADHD assessments for ages 5–16; now also offering Allergy & Immunology consults with Perth-based Dr. Christiane Remke.
Availability: You can book an appointment without a GP referral and add this to the system later making it easier to snap up an appointment. Appointments added regularly; check their online booking system for updates.
Note: Suitable for non-complex ADHD cases; not suitable for complex neurodevelopmental conditions.
More information:
Nexia (Melbourne-based, Telehealth)
Services: autism and ADHD assessments for children and adults.
Availability: initial assessments within 1 week of enquiry. Generally takes 2-4 weeks to complete the process from the initial assessment to diagnosis and treatment.
Note: the full ADHD assessment package is $3,849.50* covering 13 appointments made up of a comprehensive clinical assessment, a 45-minute specialist diagnostic consultation, a 15-minute specialist review consultation and 10 Dialectical Behaviour Therapy sessions. *subject to Medicare rebates.
More information:
Evolve Psychiatric Services (Qld-based, Telepsychiatry)
Practitioner: Dr Rajesh Harjai, Consultant Child, Adolescent and Youth Psychiatrist
Services: autism and ADHD assessments for children and adolescents aged 6 to 18 years.
Availability: currently have availability to provide comprehensive mental health assessments via telehealth. This includes both diagnostic evaluations and ongoing management for ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, and a broad range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
More information: www.evolvepsychiatricservices.
Evolve Psychiatric Services
Other telehealth options
Services: sometimes families have had luck with interstate telehealth.
Options to check out include:
Dokotela
Docto
HotDoc
The List: Perth Paediatricians and Psychiatrists
for children and adolescents in Perth & WA - updated August 2025
Disclaimer
Perth Kids Hub Pty Ltd endeavours to ensure that all information on this list is accurate and up-to-date. However, Perth Kids Hub does not provide any guarantee and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this list.
Endorsement disclaimer
Perth Kids Hub does not state or imply that this list represents a comprehensive or exhaustive list of paediatricians and psychiatrists in Western Australia. Inclusion in this list does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of that doctor by Perth Kids Hub.
Purpose of the list
This list is provided for informational and personal use only for the general public. It is intended to meet the frequent requests received by Perth Kids Hub from families who are seeking assessment and diagnostic service providers in Western Australia. Perth Kids Hub maintains the right to make changes to the list at any time without notice or explanation and to delete the list entirely from this webiste, or impose limitations.
