Debra J. Palmer

Pediatrician

Female📍 Crawley

About of Debra J. Palmer

Debra J. Palmer is a paediatrician based in Crawley, WA. She works with kids and their families at 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, WA 6009. The focus is on everyday care, clear advice, and helping families feel more confident about what to do next.


Her clinic care often includes long-term issues like atopic dermatitis (eczema) and allergic rhinitis (hayfever). Kids can have flare-ups that come and go, and these can affect sleep, school, and mood. Debra helps families sort out what seems to trigger symptoms, and she looks at practical ways to manage them day to day.


She also looks after children with asthma. That can mean breathing troubles during colds, cough that won’t settle, or wheeze that comes and goes. At times, it’s about making sure the right plan is in place, so children can stay active and comfortable as much as possible.


Food allergy is another area of care. Debra supports families dealing with questions around reactions, safe eating, and what to do if symptoms happen. The goal is to keep things sensible and reduce worry, without ignoring risk.


In addition, she helps with common health problems like childhood iron deficiency anaemia and malnutrition. These matters can show up as tiredness, poor growth, or low energy. Getting the basics right, including nutrition and follow-up, is a big part of the work.


Some children also present with noises or breathing changes such as stridor. Debra’s role is to assess what’s going on, explain the likely causes in plain language, and organise care when more checks are needed.


Debra also provides medical care related to tetanus, which may come up after certain types of injuries. In these situations, the timing of treatment can matter, so quick guidance and clear next steps are important.


Education details are kept brief, but Debra’s training is in medicine with a paediatric focus. She works in a team-based way and is comfortable collaborating with other local health services when a child needs extra support.


No specific research or clinical trial involvement is listed. Still, the approach stays grounded in real-world paediatric care, with follow-up plans made for how families actually live.

Services & Conditions Treated

Atopic DermatitisAllergic RhinitisAsthmaChildhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaFood AllergyMalnutritionStridorTetanus

Publications

1 total

Macronutrients in Human Milk and Early Childhood Growth-Is Protein the Main Driver?

Nutrients • September 20, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Dr Debra J. Palmer offer?
Dr Debra J. Palmer, a paediatrician in Crawley, offers care for common kids’ conditions such as atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, asthma, childhood iron deficiency anaemia, food allergy, malnutrition, stridor and tetanus.
Which conditions can Dr Palmer help with in children?
She helps with skin, allergy and nutrition concerns in kids, including eczema, seasonal allergies, breathing issues like asthma, iron deficiency, food allergies, malnutrition, noisy breathing (stridor) and prevention of tetanus.
Where is Dr Palmer's practice located?
Her practice is at 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia.
How can I make an appointment?
Please contact the practice to arrange an appointment. The exact process and availability will be provided by the clinic when you call.
What concerns are appropriate to bring to a paediatric appointment with Dr Palmer?
You can bring concerns about your child’s skin, allergies or general health, including feeding or growth issues, breathing problems, or signs of iron deficiency or malnutrition.
Does Dr Palmer work with children who have food allergies?
Yes. Dr Palmer has experience with food allergy concerns as part of her paediatric care.

Contact Information

35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia

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