Lisette Leeuwen is a Pediatric Pulmonologist based in Sydney, NSW, Australia. Her clinic cares for babies, children, and teens who have breathing problems, both now and from birth. When a child’s lungs need extra attention, it can be stressful. Lisette works with families to make sense of what’s going on and what comes next.
In many cases, the issues she looks after start early in life. This can include conditions like congenital diaphragmatic hernia and diaphragmatic hernia, as well as meconium aspiration syndrome in newborns. She also helps with lung and breathing care for children living with cystic fibrosis, where ongoing management and support are often needed.
Some children she sees also have health issues that can affect breathing and overall growth. For example, high blood pressure in infants can be linked to breathing and heart strain, so close follow-up matters. Congenital hypothyroidism and neonatal hypothyroidism can also play a role in how a baby develops and how well they cope day to day. Over time, it’s about looking at the whole picture, not just one symptom.
Lisette also has experience with a range of congenital conditions. Her profile includes care for hernia and congenital diaphragmatic hernia, and it also mentions brachydactyly. At times, these conditions can show up with other health needs, so getting the right team and the right plan can make a big difference.
Details about specific work history, education, research, and any clinical trials aren’t listed in the information provided here. If you’d like, it’s a good idea to contact the clinic directly to ask what experience Lisette has with your child’s exact diagnosis and whether any current trials or studies are relevant.
