Robert Booy is a Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist based in Westmead, NSW. His practice is at the Cnr Hawkesbury Road And Hainsworth Street, Westmead, NSW 2145, Australia.
He looks after babies, kids and young people who get serious infections, or who need extra help when an illness is not settling as expected. That might include chest infections like pneumonia, infections that affect the brain and nerves, and viral illnesses that can spread quickly in families and schools.
In day to day care, he works through common and not-so-common infections such as flu, chickenpox, measles, shingles and COVID-19. He also deals with conditions like bacterial meningitis and encephalitis, and he helps when children have fever with seizures. Sometimes it is about identifying the cause, and other times it is about supporting treatment while the child recovers.
At times, families need care for infections that are rarer or more complex. This can include things like strep throat, pertussis, atypical pneumonia, diphtheria, tetanus, and infections linked to viruses such as parainfluenza. He also provides expert input for children who have ongoing or recurrent infections, where the pattern needs careful review.
There are also situations involving specialised groups of conditions. For example, some children have repeat respiratory issues or inflammatory problems, and others have genetic seizure disorders that can flare with illness. In these cases, he aims to bring the pieces together so the plan is clear and practical.
Over time, Robert’s role supports local paediatric teams in managing complex infectious disease cases. This includes thinking about safety, treatment choices, and what to watch for at home. When it comes to tougher diagnoses, having a specialist focus can make a big difference for families.
Robert also takes part in research activities and clinical trial work when it is relevant to a child’s situation. This helps ensure new knowledge can be used in real care, but the main goal stays the same: keeping children as safe and comfortable as possible.
Training and education in paediatric infectious diseases is the foundation of this work. The aim is always simple—make sense of the illness, guide the care, and help families get through the hard parts with clear next steps.
