Caroline A. Crowther

Pediatric Endocrinologist

Female📍 Adelaide

About of Caroline A. Crowther

Caroline A. Crowther is a Pediatric Endocrinologist based in Adelaide, working from 72 King William Road, 5006, Adelaide, SA, Australia. She looks after children and babies with hormone and growth-related health issues, especially when things start early in life and need careful follow-up.

In many cases, the care she provides helps families understand why a child’s blood sugar, calcium, weight, or growth is not tracking as expected. This can be stressful, so the focus is on clear explanations and steady day-to-day management. She also supports babies who are born early or who have ongoing newborn health problems where hormone balance matters.

Caroline’s work covers a mix of conditions, including gestational diabetes-related concerns after birth, low blood sugar in newborns, and early problems with blood glucose such as infant hyperglycaemia and type 1 and type 2 diabetes. She also helps with issues like newborn jaundice and low calcium levels in infants. At times, her patients may be dealing with bigger medical pictures too, like premature birth or being small for gestational age, where hormones and metabolism can be part of the reason things need extra monitoring.

She also looks after children with longer-lasting health needs, including obesity and conditions where growth and development can be affected. Her profile lists care for several complex newborn and infant issues, such as neonatal sepsis and respiratory distress in newborns. It also includes blood pressure concerns in infants, including preeclampsia and eclampsia-related follow-on risks around birth, along with hypertension.

When it comes to experience, the available profile details mainly show the types of patients and conditions she works with. Education details and any research focus are not listed here, and there’s no clinical trial involvement mentioned in the information provided.

Services & Conditions Treated

Gestational DiabetesHigh Blood Pressure in InfantsInfant HyperglycemiaInfant Respiratory Distress SyndromeLow Blood SugarNewborn Low Blood SugarSpastic Diplegia Infantile TypeAsymptomatic BacteriuriaCerebral PalsyEclampsiaInfantile Low Calcium LevelNeonatal SepsisPreeclampsiaPremature InfantAsphyxia NeonatorumEndometritisHypertensionHypophosphatemiaIntrauterine Growth RestrictionIntraventricular Hemorrhage of the NewbornNewborn JaundiceObesityPatent Ductus ArteriosusSmall for Gestational AgeTransient Familial HyperbilirubinemiaType 1 Diabetes (T1D)Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Publications

1 total

Increasing Use of Antenatal Magnesium Sulphate Prior to Preterm Birth for Preventing Cerebral Palsy in Australia and New Zealand, 2012-2020: A Binational Registry Study.

The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology • December 11, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Dr Caroline A. Crowther offer?
Dr Crowther provides a range of neonatal and pediatric endocrine services, including managing diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2), newborn blood sugar issues, jaundice, growth concerns, and other endocrine-related topics for infants and children.
Which conditions does she treat in infants and children?
Her focus includes conditions like gestational diabetes, preeclampsia and eclampsia during pregnancy, neonatal problems such as neonatal sepsis, low or high blood sugar, jaundice, respiratory issues, cerebral palsy, and growth and metabolic concerns in infants and children.
Where is Dr Crowther located for appointments?
She practices at 72 King William Road, Adelaide, SA 5006, Australia, in Adelaide.
How can I arrange an appointment with Dr Crowther?
To arrange an appointment, please contact the clinic directly. They can provide available times and booking details for assessments and follow-up care.
What age groups does she work with?
Her specialty as a Pediatric Endocrinologist covers newborns, infants, and children who need endocrine and metabolic care.
What topics should I discuss at the first visit?
Bring any concerns about your child’s growth, glucose issues, obesity, or suspected endocrine problems. The doctor will review medical history, recent tests, and discuss the best plan for management.