Andrew J. Mcphee is a paediatrician based in North Adelaide, South Australia, at 72 King William Road. He looks after babies, children and families, especially when things are complex at the start of life.
Many of his patients are newborns and young infants, including premature babies. He also cares for infants who may need ongoing support for breathing problems, like bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and for early breathing trouble after birth such as infant respiratory distress syndrome. In neonatal care, even small changes can matter a lot, so care needs to be calm, careful and consistent.
Andrew also works with babies who have been through serious illness in the first weeks of life. That can include neonatal sepsis, necrotizing enterocolitis, and metabolic issues like metabolic acidosis. At times, infants may also be dealing with conditions linked to energy and metabolism, including long-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency and mitochondrial trifunctional protein deficiency. He supports families through the planning and follow-up that these diagnoses often require.
Some babies are referred for growth and feeding concerns too. Obesity can be a part of childhood health problems, and he helps families understand what steps can be taken to support healthier routines over time. There are also cases where infants have raised blood pressure, including high blood pressure in infants, where monitoring and clear guidance is important.
At the same time, Andrew’s paediatric work can include rarer conditions. For example, he sees babies and children with rhabdomyolysis and split hand foot malformation. The aim in each case is to focus on what the child needs right now, and to make sure parents know what is happening and what comes next.