Maria M. Makrides is a paediatrician based in North Adelaide, South Australia, at 72 King William Road, North Adelaide, SA 5006.
In her day-to-day work, she looks after babies, children and teens. Many of the kids she supports have ongoing needs, not just one-off visits. This can include babies born early, or babies who need extra help after birth. She also supports families when babies have breathing issues, and when feeding and growth are harder than they should be.
Maria’s care covers a range of health topics that pop up in paediatrics. Respiratory problems are one part of this, including conditions like asthma. Allergy and skin issues are another. That might mean atopic dermatitis (eczema), allergic rhinitis, and ongoing itch and irritation that can affect sleep and school days.
She also works with children who deal with nutrition and blood health issues. Anaemia can be part of this, including iron deficiency anaemia, and other related concerns like folate deficiency. At times, kids may have feeding or growth challenges, and she helps families work out the next steps so children can thrive as they grow.
Some patients need support with learning and behaviour as well. For example, she works with children who have attention problems and ADHD. She also helps families when a child has ongoing movement or muscle conditions, such as cerebral palsy and spastic diplegia.
There are also situations linked to pregnancy and the early newborn period. This includes care around complications like gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and high blood pressure in infants. In the newborn stage, it can also include issues such as neonatal sepsis, asphyxia neonatorum, and necrotising enterocolitis.
Maria’s patient care isn’t limited to one age group. It can include support for older kids and teens too, such as obesity in children. And for families navigating tougher times, she can also be involved with support where postpartum depression is a concern.
Education details and work experience specifics aren’t listed here, and there are no clinical trial details provided. However, the focus of her paediatric work is clear: helping children and families manage a mix of everyday health needs and bigger, ongoing challenges.