Jim P. Buttery is a Pediatrician based at 50 Flemington Road, Flemington VIC 3052. He works with babies, kids, and teenagers, especially when they’re dealing with problems that need careful checking and steady follow-up.
In a lot of visits, families come in with fevers and common childhood illnesses, and Jim helps sort out what’s going on and what to do next. This can include things like flu and other viral infections, plus infections such as chickenpox, measles, mumps, and strep throat. At times, children also need support for more serious infections, like meningitis, pneumonia, septic conditions, or blood infections that need urgent attention.
Jim also looks after kids when they have episodes linked to the nervous system. For example, he treats seizures and focuses on conditions like Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), which can come up with fever. He’ll explain what families should watch for, how to manage a flare-up, and when it’s important to seek emergency care.
Another big part of paediatric care is the immune system and blood issues. Jim manages situations such as immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), low white cells, and severe immune reactions like anaphylaxis. He also assesses conditions where inflammation shows up in different parts of the body, including skin rashes and swollen glands, or illnesses linked to recent infections.
Some children see a paediatrician because of heart and breathing symptoms. Jim helps with inflammation-related problems in children, such as myocarditis and pericarditis, and he supports families when infections spread to the chest or lungs. He also deals with serious stomach and bowel problems in kids, including conditions like intussusception and necrotizing enterocolitis, where early treatment matters.
Over time, Jim has built a practice around common childhood health worries and the more complex, less common problems too. Families can expect clear advice, practical next steps, and a calm approach during stressful times.
The clinic location in Flemington makes it easier for local families to get timely paediatric care when it’s needed.
