Children (Paediatrics)
Paediatrics refers to the medical care of newborns, children and adolescents.
Gleneagles Hong Kong Hospital (GHK) has a diverse and committed team of paediatricians covering a wide spectrum of subspecialty interests, including experts in the field of cardiology, respiratory and sleep medicine, neonatology, developmental paediatrics, neurology, endocrinology, hematology, oncology and clinical genetics for children and adololescents up to 17 years old.
- General Paediatrics
- Paediatric Surgery
- Neonatology
- Paediatric Cardiology
- Paediatric Oncology
*Please note that this is not a complete list of all the conditions and treatments that we provide. The information is designed for educational references only and should not be construed as medical advice.
Kindly consult one of our qualified healthcare specialist for an accurate diagnosis before starting on any treatments.
General Paediatrics
- Respiratory Infections: upper respiratory tract infection, influenza, rhino-sinusitis, pneumonia, acute bronchiolitis etc
- Eczema and Common Skin Problems such as skin rash, haemangioma of skin and subcutaneous tissue etc
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergic conjunctivitis
- Acute gastroenteritis
- Urinary tract infections
- Growth problem including short stature and obesity
- Common injuries in children such as head injury and scald
- Immunisations
Paediatric Respiratory Medicine
- Asthma and wheezing disorders
- Chronic lung disease of infancy
- Snoring and Sleep Apnoea
Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrics
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Developmental Delay
- Autism
Paediatric Haematology / Oncology
- Anaemia and Haemoglobinopathies
- Clotting and Bleeding Disorders
- Leukaemias and Lymphomas
- Solid tumors
Paediatric Neurology
- Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
- Neuromuscular diseases
- Movement disorder
Paediatric Cardiology
- Cardiovascular assessment
- Congenital heart diseases
- Kawasaki disease
- Arryhthmia
Paediatric Intensive Care
- Ventilator support for sick children
- Central venous catheter insertion and close haemodynamic support
- Post-operative care for children requires surgical operation
Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
- Gastrointestinal infection: acute gastroenteritis, Helicobacter pylori infection, parasitic infection etc
- Constipation in childhood
- Chronic diarrhea
- Malabsporption and maldigestion: Lactose intolerance
- Inflammatory bowel diseases: Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
- Coeliac disease
- Viral hepatitis: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hepatitis D, hepatitis E, Ebstein Barr virus, Cytomegalovirus
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Wilson disease
- Autoimmune liver and bile duct diseases
- Faltering growth
- Overweight and obesity
- Nutritional disorder, such as vitamin D deficiency
Paediatric Endocrinology
- Paediatric growth problem
- Thyroid disorder such as congenital hypothyroidism, Graves’ disease
- Sugar problems such as diabetes mellitus and hypoglycaemia
- Adrenal problems
- Pituitary problems
- Hypselipidaemia
- Metabolic disorders and screening for inborn error of metabolism
Paediatric Nephrology
- Urinary tract infection
- Hydronephrosis
- Vesico-ureteric reflux
- Proteinuria
- Haematuria
- Hypertension
- Electrolye disorders
- Nocturnal enuresis (Wet bed problems)
Paediatric Rheumatology
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- Transient synovitis
- Spine problem such as scoliosis
Genetics and Genomics
- Genetic testing and counselling
Neonatology
- Paediatrician standby at high risk deliveries
- Ventilator support to sick babies
- Close haemodynamic monitoring and support to sick babies
- Management of neonatal jaundice
- Treatment of neonatal infection
- Screening for inborn error of metabolism
- Neonatal cholestasis
- Neonatal hepatitis
Paediatric Surgery
- Circumcision
- Repair of Hernia
- Drainage of abscess
- Repair of laceration
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Orchidopexy
- Surgical treatment for vesico-ureteric reflux
- Surgical treatment for disorder of sexual development
- Central venous catheter insertion
Paediatric ENT
- Hearing Impairment
- Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy
- Middle Ear Effusion
*Please note that this is not a complete list of all the conditions and treatments that we provide. The information is designed for educational references only and should not be construed as medical advice.
Kindly consult one of our qualified healthcare specialist for an accurate diagnosis before starting on any treatments.