Margie Melendez-Castillo is a Paediatric Neurologist working at 27-31 Wright St, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia. She looks after babies and children who have problems that affect the brain and nervous system.
Her work often involves babies who may have been affected before birth or around delivery. In many cases this means conditions linked with the growth and oxygen supply to the baby, such as intrauterine growth restriction and placental insufficiency. At times, the concerns can also relate to cerebral hypoxia and asphyxia neonatorum, when a newborn has had reduced oxygen around the time of birth.
She also helps families dealing with cerebral palsy. This can show up in different ways, like changes in movement, muscle tone, or the way a child controls their body. Getting the details right early matters. It helps with planning support and making sure the right therapies are in place.
Paediatric neurology isn’t just one appointment and done. It’s about careful assessment and clear next steps. Margie focuses on understanding what’s happening, then working out practical ways forward with the rest of the child’s care team. That might include planning follow-up checks, guiding investigations, and supporting families as they learn more about their child’s needs.
In her practice, she pays attention to the whole picture. That includes how a child is developing, how they’re moving, and what symptoms are showing up over time. She knows that every family has their own stress level and questions, so she aims to keep things calm and easy to understand.
Margie’s clinic is in Clayton, which makes it easier for local families and those from nearby suburbs to get consistent care. If you’re trying to make sense of a diagnosis, or you’ve been told there’s a risk around birth, she can help bring clarity and direction.
For paediatric brain and nervous system concerns, she provides steady, child-focused care, grounded in what the child needs now and what they may need next.