About Dr Pillay
Dr Lerissa Pillay Specialist Paediatrician is a paediatric practice focused on delivering quality, evidence-based care for infants, children and adolescents. The practice combines clinical care with a holistic, family-centred approach, ensuring that each child’s medical, developmental and emotional needs are carefully considered.
A Practice Built Around Children
The practice was established from a passion for caring for children and supporting families through every stage of childhood. Dr Lerissa Pillay believes in not only treating illness, but also promoting prevention, development and long-term well-being.
Specialist Paediatric Care
Dr Lerissa Pillay provides specialist care for children from birth through to 18 years. Her services include routine check-ups, newborn and infant care, developmental assessments, acute illness management, chronic condition care and parent support.
Warm, Family-Centred Support
Every consultation is guided by compassion, clear communication and trust. Parents are supported with simple explanations and practical guidance, while children are cared for in a calm, reassuring and child-friendly environment.
General Paediatric Care
Comprehensive medical care for infants, children and adolescents, including the diagnosis and management of common childhood illnesses.
Newborn & Infant Care
Newborn assessments, feeding support and guidance through the early stages of growth, development and routine infant care.
Growth & Development Assessments
Monitoring physical, cognitive and developmental milestones, with early identification of concerns where further support may be needed.
Acute Illness Management
Assessment and treatment of common childhood illnesses, including infections, respiratory concerns and gastrointestinal symptoms.
Chronic Condition Care
Ongoing paediatric care for conditions such as asthma, allergies, eczema and other long-term childhood health concerns.
Behavioural & Neurodevelopmental Support
Assessment and support for behavioural concerns, learning difficulties, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders and other developmental concerns.
Our Values
Compassion
Every child is cared for with kindness, patience and understanding. The aim is to create a calm, reassuring space where children feel safe and parents feel supported.
Family-Centred Care
Every child is cared for with kindness, patience and understanding. The aim is to create a calm, reassuring space where children feel safe and parents feel supported.
Clinical Excellence
Dr Lerissa Pillay is committed to providing evidence-based paediatric care, with careful attention to each child’s health, development and individual needs.
Holistic Child Health
The practice looks beyond symptoms by considering a child’s physical, emotional, developmental and behavioural well-being.
Trust & Continuity
Long-term relationships with families allow for consistent care from infancy through childhood and adolescence.
Meet The Team
Aisha Patel
Executive Director
Li Wei Chen
Program Coordinator
Carina Mendoza
Education Specialist
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