Jemima Beissbarth

Pediatrician

Female📍 Darwin

About of Jemima Beissbarth

Jemima Beissbarth is a paediatrician in Darwin, NT. You’ll find her at Building 58, Rocklands Drive, Darwin, NT 0810, Australia. She looks after babies, children and young people, and she understands that parents can feel stressed when something’s not right.


Her clinic focuses on common childhood illnesses, especially ones that affect the ears, nose and throat. This includes things like ear infections and issues with fluid behind the eardrum, strep throat, and problems linked to hearing. At times, she also helps families when a cough won’t settle, or when children have ongoing breathing symptoms such as pneumonia.


Skin and infections can also come up. Jemima sees children with conditions like impetigo, and she can help sort out what’s happening and what treatment makes sense. Another area she deals with is when there’s a ruptured eardrum, which can be scary for families, especially if the pain comes on suddenly or keeps coming back.


Kids don’t always describe what they feel in a clear way, so Jemima takes time to listen and check carefully. She works with parents and carers to explain what the symptoms could mean, what to watch for at home, and when it’s important to come back. In many cases, that calm, practical approach helps families feel more confident about next steps.


As a paediatrician, she’s trained to care for children across a range of ages and needs. Her medical training includes paediatric medicine and child health, and she uses that knowledge to guide day-to-day decisions in the clinic.


When a child needs antibiotics, close follow-up, or further checks for hearing or ongoing cough, Jemima aims to keep things simple and clear. She also understands that illness can affect sleep, school, and family routines, so she tries to make a plan that fits real life.


There are no details listed here about research or clinical trials. What matters on the day is getting the right advice for your child, based on their symptoms and how they are doing.

Services & Conditions Treated

OtitisStrep ThroatChronic CoughHearing LossImpetigoOtitis Media with EffusionPneumoniaRuptured Eardrum

Publications

1 total

Hearing loss in Australian First Nations children at 6-monthly assessments from age 12 to 36 months: Secondary outcomes from randomised controlled trials of novel pneumococcal conjugate vaccine schedules.

PLoS medicine • March 06, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What conditions does Dr Jemima Beissbarth commonly treat?
Dr Beissbarth treats common pediatric infections and ear, nose and throat issues such as otitis, strep throat, chronic cough, hearing loss, impetigo, otitis media with effusion, pneumonia and ruptured eardrums.
Where is Dr Beissbarth’s practice located?
Her clinic is in Darwin, at Building 58, Rocklands Drive, Darwin, NT 0810, Australia.
How do I book an appointment with Dr Beissbarth?
To book an appointment, contact her Darwin clinic. The receptionist can help with available times and how to arrange follow-ups if needed.
What should I bring to a appointment for my child?
Bring your child’s medical history, any current medications, and a list of any symptoms your child is having. If you have recent test results or referrals, bring those too.
What concerns might prompt a visit for chronic cough or ear problems?
Persistent cough, repeated ear infections, hearing concerns, or a recently ruptured eardrum are common reasons to see Dr Beissbarth. She focuses on paediatric ENT and related infections.
Do you treat pneumonia or severe infections?
Yes. Dr Beissbarth treats common paediatric infections, including pneumonia, in a way that aims to help recovery and prevent complications. If your child is very unwell, seek urgent care.