Andra I. Malikiwi is a Pediatric Pulmonologist based in Melbourne, VIC, Australia. The work centres on babies and children who need help with breathing and lungs, especially when there are extra heart and blood pressure concerns too.
In many cases, this care is for premature infants and babies born with long-term lung needs. Conditions like bronchopulmonary dysplasia can make breathing feel harder day to day, and it can also affect how the heart copes over time. At times, care also involves looking after issues such as patent ductus arteriosus, and how it links in with the lungs and overall circulation.
Some families come in because of blood pressure problems in infants. That can include high blood pressure in infants and general hypertension, where the lungs and heart may play a part. There are also cases where cor pulmonale is part of the picture, which means the right side of the heart is dealing with stress connected to lung and blood flow changes.
Andra I. Malikiwi works with clinical teams to help families understand what’s going on and what the next steps might be. It’s not just about treating one symptom. It’s about keeping a steady watch on how the lungs, heart, and blood pressure are tracking, and adjusting the plan when things change.
Because these conditions can be complex, the appointments often focus on clear, practical goals. That might include managing breathing support needs, monitoring growth and progress, and helping parents feel more confident with day-to-day care. Over time, the aim is to support recovery and long-term health, even when the path is not always straight.
Experience details aren’t listed in the information provided here. Education details also aren’t shown on this page.
Research and clinical trial information isn’t included in the provided details. When relevant, discussion about studies usually happens through the treating team, based on what’s available for each child.
Overall, the focus stays grounded: looking after young patients with lung and blood pressure-related conditions in a calm, careful way, right here in Melbourne.
