David L. Mowat is a Pediatric Neurologist based in Sydney, NSW, Australia. He looks after babies, kids, and teens with brain and nervous system conditions, especially when they also have developmental differences and growth concerns.
In many cases, children he sees are dealing with things like epilepsy, ongoing seizures, or seizure patterns that start in early life. He also helps families when there are broader brain changes, such as cortical dysplasia, problems with brain development, or issues linked to low oxygen around birth. At times, that can come along with challenges like delayed milestones, muscle tone changes, or differences in movement.
David also sees children with a range of rare genetic and syndromic conditions. For example, some children may have conditions like tuberous sclerosis complex, or other syndromes where the nervous system, skin, eyes, or growth can be affected. Eye issues can matter a lot for how a child is monitored, so he works alongside other care teams when eyesight or eye movement problems are part of the picture.
Some referrals come because of brain structure concerns seen on scans. Others are for children with head size and skull shape issues, or for concerns around early life seizures and how the brain is developing over time. He also helps coordinate care when there are other health needs showing up, such as swallowing or gut problems, hormone-related issues, or muscle weakness.
As a pediatric neurologist, the focus stays on the whole child, not just one result on a test. That means talking through what’s happening, what to watch for, and how the plan might change as the child grows. It can be a lot to take in for families, so the approach is calm and practical, with clear next steps.
David’s work is based in Sydney and he helps children across the region who need careful nervous system assessment and ongoing support. If a child’s symptoms are complex, he aims to make sure families understand the key issues and the next points to check with the wider team.
