Sharon Y. Choo

Pediatric Immunologist

📍 Parkville

About of Sharon Y. Choo

Sharon Y. Choo is a Pediatric Immunologist based in Parkville, VIC. Her practice is at 50 Flemington Road, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia. She works with babies, children, and families when the immune system is not acting the way it should.


In many cases, this means looking after kids with immune problems that can make infections harder to fight. That can include conditions like Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) and other immune defects. It can also involve issues such as Hyper IgE Syndrome and related immune conditions, where children may get repeated infections or skin and lung problems.


Sharon also helps manage more complex immune and inflammation conditions. This includes hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, histiocytosis, and related disorders. At times, these conditions can cause ongoing fevers, tiredness, and feeling very unwell, so early assessment and ongoing care matter.


Some children are referred after sudden or severe reactions, including anaphylaxis. Others may be dealing with long-term symptoms that link back to immune or genetic conditions, like X-Linked Lymphoproliferative Disease, IPEX Syndrome, or Isaacs’ Syndrome. There are also cases involving thymus-related immune absence, Omenn Syndrome, and Griscelli Syndrome.


There are times when her work overlaps with other serious conditions that need close coordination. For example, she also supports children with Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG) and helps with immune-related care around treatment. She may also be involved in managing issues such as bone marrow transplant care in relevant cases.


Sharon looks after children affected by a wide range of infection and illness concerns. This can include Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia, pneumonia, mononucleosis, and viral infections like Rubella or other Togaviridae disease. Some families are also dealing with conditions linked to gut symptoms, such as diarrhoea, or with rare syndromes like fetal enterovirus syndrome and trichohepatoenteric syndrome.


Her clinic approach is steady and practical. She understands that these are scary problems for families, and plans care around what is going on for each child right now. The goal is clear: help the immune system where possible, manage symptoms, and make sure families have support while decisions are made.

Services & Conditions Treated

Hemophagocytic LymphohistiocytosisNon-Langerhans-Cell HistiocytosisPediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)X-Linked Lymphoproliferative DiseaseAnaphylaxisAutosomal Dominant Hyper IgE SyndromeBone Marrow TransplantContinuous Muscle Fiber Activity HereditaryDiarrheaFetal Enterovirus SyndromeGriscelli SyndromeHistiocytosisHyper IGE SyndromeImmune Defect due to Absence of ThymusIPEX SyndromeIsaacs' SyndromeMononucleosisOmenn SyndromePneumocystis Jiroveci PneumoniaPneumoniaReticulohistiocytomaRubellaSplenomegalyTetanusTogaviridae DiseaseTrichohepatoenteric SyndromeTrichorrhexis Nodosa

Publications

1 total

Multiomics dissection of human RAG deficiency reveals distinctive patterns of immune dysregulation but a common inflammatory signature.

Science immunology • January 10, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Dr Sharon Y. Choo offer?
Dr Sharon Y. Choo specializes in pediatric immunology and treats conditions like Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), X-Linked Lymphoproliferative Disease, Hyper IgE Syndrome, and various immune defects. She also supports patients with related disorders and can discuss bone marrow transplant options when appropriate.
Which conditions are commonly managed by this practice?
Commonly managed conditions include HLH, SCID, primary immune deficiencies, autoimmune or inflammatory syndromes, and other immune-related diseases in children. The list of conditions treated covers several immune disorders and related syndromes as outlined in her service offerings.
Where is the clinic located?
The clinic is located at 50 Flemington Road, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia.
How do I book an appointment?
To book an appointment, contact the clinic to arrange a visit with the pediatric immunologist. The exact booking steps aren’t listed here, so please reach out to the clinic directly for the current process and available times.
What should I bring to the appointment?
Bring your child’s medical history, any prior test results, and a list of current medications. If you have specific concerns, write them down so you can discuss them with the doctor.
Do they treat newborns or only older children?
Dr Choo specializes in pediatric immunology, so care is for children. For specific age ranges, please check with the clinic when you book.
Is this clinic able to discuss treatment options like bone marrow transplant where relevant?
Bone marrow transplant is listed among the services, so the clinic can discuss this option when it’s appropriate for the child’s condition. A specialist evaluation will determine the best course of action.

Contact Information

50 Flemington Road, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia

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