Dr Lakshmi Etta

Dr Lakshmi Etta is a dedicated and compassionate Consultant Paediatrician who provides comprehensive care for infants, children, and adolescents. With a reassuring and patient-centred approach, she is committed to supporting families through both acute illnesses and long-term developmental journeys. Dr Etta believes in delivering high-quality, evidence-based medical care while ensuring that parents and carers feel fully informed and supported during what can often be vulnerable times.

Her clinical practice spans a broad spectrum of paediatric medicine, with a particular interest in neonatology, including the care of newborns and premature babies. Dr Etta is highly proficient in managing acute paediatric emergencies as well as chronic childhood conditions. Her expertise also extends to paediatric allergies, where she frequently assists families in diagnosing and managing unsettled babies and complex rashes. Additionally, she has a strong focus on behavioural and developmental paediatrics, offering comprehensive assessment and management for conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorders, and learning difficulties.

Dr Etta is accredited with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. Her professional credentials include certifications in Advanced Paediatric Life Support and the Neonatal Resuscitation Programme, alongside specialised paediatric training. In addition to her clinical practice, she is deeply passionate about medical education, actively teaching and mentoring junior doctors and medical students. This commitment to education and continuous professional development ensures she remains at the forefront of advancements in children's healthcare.