Koert A. De Waal is a neonatologist based at Lookout Road, New Lambton Heights in NSW (2305). He looks after babies who need extra medical help, especially in the first days of life. That can be a really worrying time for families, so the approach stays calm and practical.
In many cases, Koert focuses on premature infants and newborns with breathing or circulation problems. This includes things like infant respiratory distress and low blood pressure in babies. He also helps when babies develop infections, such as neonatal sepsis, or when there are early signs of serious illness that need close monitoring.
Some of the conditions he commonly treats include patent ductus arteriosus, jaundice, and central sleep apnea in newborns. Others include intraventricular haemorrhage of the newborn and necrotizing enterocolitis. There are also cases involving heart failure, pulmonary oedema, and high blood pressure in infants. At times, bronchopulmonary dysplasia can be part of the picture too, particularly for babies who were born early.
Newborn care is not just one problem. It’s often several issues at once, and they can change quickly. Koert works with the wider care team to make sure treatment matches what the baby needs right now. That might mean adjusting support for breathing, managing fluids and blood pressure, or helping the baby settle as they grow stronger.
Families often want clear answers and a steady plan. Koert understands that. Over time, neonatal teams build on small updates, test results, and how the baby is responding. It’s about taking things step by step, while still acting fast when it matters.
If a baby is dealing with a complex start to life, Koert’s role is to support safe, careful care in the neonatal setting. For parents and carers, that can make a big difference—knowing there is specialist medical help on hand for the moments that are hardest.
