About
Dr Katie Heathershaw is a Consultant Developmental & Behavioural Paediatrician with many years of experience in the treatment and management of child sleep disorders, general paediatric medicine, child behaviour problems and developmental disorders. She sees private patients at Melbourne Children's Clinic.
Dr Heathershaw earned her primary medical qualification at the University of Melbourne, after which she gained experience at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. She then gained a fellowship in paediatrics with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 1998 and later, her Doctor of Medicine qualification in 2004. Dr Heathersaw also gained expertise and knowledge during her time working within the Centre for Community Child Health, where she also found her passion for paediatrics and began her specialist training in Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrics.
Upon completion of her training, Dr Heathershaw founded the Melbourne Children's Clinic in 2001, a multidisciplinary paediatric clinic that includes a variety of healthcare professionals to help paediatric patients and their families manage behavioural and developmental conditions. Dr Heathershaw centres her practice around multidisciplinary input and evidence-based practice, tailored to the individual needs of her patients. She also takes the time to talk to the parents of her patients, and also the patients themselves, to ensure that their needs and worries are heard and correctly managed.
Dr Heathershaw earned her primary medical qualification at the University of Melbourne, after which she gained experience at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. She then gained a fellowship in paediatrics with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 1998 and later, her Doctor of Medicine qualification in 2004. Dr Heathersaw also gained expertise and knowledge during her time working within the Centre for Community Child Health, where she also found her passion for paediatrics and began her specialist training in Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrics.
Upon completion of her training, Dr Heathershaw founded the Melbourne Children's Clinic in 2001, a multidisciplinary paediatric clinic that includes a variety of healthcare professionals to help paediatric patients and their families manage behavioural and developmental conditions. Dr Heathershaw centres her practice around multidisciplinary input and evidence-based practice, tailored to the individual needs of her patients. She also takes the time to talk to the parents of her patients, and also the patients themselves, to ensure that their needs and worries are heard and correctly managed.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Katie Heathershaw
Education & training
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2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2022–2026 Residency · Pediatria
Career & appointments
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2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Pediatria
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 816 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 966 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,942 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,401 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 60 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 5 · i10: 7
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Validation of clinical scoring in Pediatria
DOI: 10.1573/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38416491 · cited by 72
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Long-term follow-up of Pediatria across AU
DOI: 10.7132/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32422771 · cited by 138
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Validation of clinical scoring in Pediatria
DOI: 10.4614/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34521555 · cited by 140
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Pediatria European Annual Congress (Pediatria) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Pediatria National Society Meeting · Melbourne · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Pediatria — Melbourne · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2027
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2027
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2027
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Pediatria
- Awareness When should you see a pediatria?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · katie.heathershaw@euroclinics.example
Location
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
