Deane S. Yim is a Paediatric Cardiologist based in Nedlands, WA. He works at a hospital on Hospital Ave, Nedlands, supporting babies, kids, and teens who have heart conditions. Paediatric heart care can feel overwhelming, so the goal is to keep things clear, calm, and practical for families.
Deane helps look after children with congenital heart disease, which means heart problems they are born with. This can include issues like tetralogy of Fallot, atrioventricular septal defects, coarctation of the aorta, and ventricular septal defects. He also manages several more complex heart patterns, such as double outlet right ventricle and double outlet left ventricle, along with heterotaxy syndrome and total anomalous pulmonary venous return.
Some children are dealing with circulation problems that need careful monitoring and ongoing treatment plans. Deane also looks after heart rhythm and wiring issues, including congenital heart block. In many cases, children need regular checks to track growth, symptoms, and how well the heart is working over time.
There are also children who come in after infections or immune-related illnesses that can affect the heart. Deane supports kids with conditions like Kawasaki disease and rheumatic fever, and he works through what these can mean for the heart. At times, he may also be involved when strep throat has been linked with heart inflammation, depending on the child’s situation.
Heart valve and blood flow conditions are another part of his care. This includes pulmonary valve stenosis, pulmonary atresia, and pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum. He also assesses children with congenital coronary artery malformation and tricuspid atresia, where blood flow and oxygen levels need close attention.
Congenital heart problems can affect the body in different ways, so care is usually a team effort. Deane works with other clinicians to help plan the next steps, whether that’s monitoring, treatments, or preparing for specialist care when it’s needed. The focus stays on what’s best for the child, and on helping families understand what to expect from appointments and tests.
If a child needs treatment for shunt-related issues or other circulation changes, Deane can be part of the plan too. He also cares for kids with vasculitis that affects the heart and blood vessels, depending on the diagnosis.
Clinical trials and research information isn’t listed here, but paediatric cardiology often involves keeping up with new evidence as practice evolves. For families, that can mean care that stays up to date while still being grounded in the child’s day-to-day needs.
