Dr Mary Paradisis is a Neonatologist based in St Leonards, NSW. She works out of North Shore Private Hospital, Level 4, Suite 9, 3 Westbourne Street, St Leonards NSW 2065.
Newborn care is all she does day to day. Dr Paradisis looks after babies from the first days of life, especially when parents need extra reassurance or a closer watch. This can include routine newborn check-ups, and also times when growth, feeding, or wellbeing need a bit more attention.
A big part of her work is feeding and growth assessments. Breastfeeding can take time to get right, and many families feel nervous or unsure in the early weeks. Dr Paradisis offers breastfeeding support and helps families work through feeding challenges in a calm, practical way. She also monitors jaundice, which is common in newborns, and helps families understand what to watch for and when follow-up is needed.
She also does developmental screenings. These are helpful for checking that things like movement, feeding routines, and early milestones are tracking as expected. In many cases, it’s about catching small issues early, while babies are still very young. At other times, it’s simply giving parents peace of mind with a structured check.
Dr Paradisis brings a family-focused approach to appointments. Newborn health can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re tired and adjusting to a new routine. She keeps explanations clear, and she aims to make the plan feel doable for home life, not just for the hospital.
When it comes to education, her training is built around neonatal medicine and the kind of support newborns and parents need in those first weeks. She uses this knowledge to guide care decisions for common newborn issues like jaundice, feeding problems, and growth concerns.
Languages matter too. Dr Paradisis speaks English and Greek, which can be helpful for families who feel more comfortable discussing baby health in their own language.
If you’re in the St Leonards area and your baby needs careful newborn checks, feeding support, jaundice monitoring, or developmental screening, Dr Mary Paradisis is there to help.
