Matthew F. Hunter is a paediatrician based in Melbourne, VIC. He looks after children who need more than just the usual check-ups, especially when there are complex health concerns that affect growth, learning, hearing, or the way the body develops over time.
In his work, Matthew supports families dealing with a mix of conditions, including autism spectrum concerns, developmental and growth delays, and some genetic syndromes. At times, this can also include children with low muscle tone, problems with feeding or digestion like achalasia, and unusual head growth or body build issues.
He also sees children with a range of other medical problems that can be hard to explain at first. This may include hormone-related issues such as congenital hypothyroidism, breathing and heart-related problems like interrupted aortic arch, and hearing loss (including cases that are present from early in life). Immune and blood conditions can come up too, like immune issues from the thymus not developing, and haemolytic disease of the newborn.
Some referrals are for metabolic conditions as well, including VLCAD deficiency, where the body has trouble breaking down certain fats. Others relate to rare neurological differences or brain changes, such as cortical dysplasia and hypotonia, or conditions that affect movement and development.
Over time, children can also have symptoms that come and go, like fevers with low neutrophils. In these situations, Matthew focuses on steady, practical care—making sure the plan fits the child’s needs and the family’s day-to-day life.
Matthew works as a doctor in paediatrics, with experience caring for children with complex and often rare conditions. His education and training details are not listed here, but he keeps up with new medical guidance through regular learning, and he may also take part in publishing and updates where relevant.
Clinical trial involvement isn’t listed in the information available for this profile, so it’s best to ask the practice if you’re looking for that kind of option.