Paul N. Goldwater is a Pediatrician based on North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5006. He looks after babies, children, and young people with a range of health issues, especially when things feel urgent or hard to manage at home.
In paediatrics, the “wait and see” approach isn’t always safe. Paul can be involved when families are dealing with serious infections and illnesses, such as meningitis and sepsis. At times, this can include staphylococcal meningitis, where quick treatment matters a lot. He also helps with children who have changes in how their body is working, like metabolic acidosis and high potassium levels, which can make a child feel very unwell.
Some concerns are not only about the immediate illness. Paul also works with children living with long-term conditions, including cerebral palsy and spastic diplegia (infantile type). In these situations, care often focuses on comfort, daily function, and making sure the child’s plan fits with family life.
There are also conditions that can be frightening for parents and carers. Paul may be part of care when families are trying to understand sudden risks in infancy, including sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). He can also support kids and families when there are brain and memory concerns, including memory loss, helping connect symptoms with the right next steps.
Sometimes heart rhythm issues come up too, including ventricular fibrillation. When this happens, the focus is on stabilising the child and then looking at what caused it, so the next steps are clear.
Details about Paul’s experience and education aren’t listed in the information here. The same goes for any research interests and clinical trials work. If you want, you can ask the clinic directly about his background, training, and whether he takes part in research or trials.
For many families, the main thing is feeling listened to and getting a plan that’s practical. Paul’s paediatric care is built around helping children get the right checks, the right treatment, and the right support, in a way that makes sense for families in South Australia.