Kate A. Hodgson is a paediatrician based in Parkville, VIC, working from 20 Flemington Rd. She cares for babies, children, and families who need clear answers and careful follow-up. Paediatric care can feel overwhelming, especially when it’s about a new baby in hospital, so the goal is simple: calm support and good day-to-day decision-making.
Kate’s work often involves newborn and infant health issues. This can include premature babies and problems that can happen around birth, like infant respiratory distress, infantile apnoea, and lung issues that may need close monitoring. At times, she also looks after conditions such as bronchopulmonary dysplasia and neonatal pneumothorax, where breathing needs extra attention.
Blood and cell health is another big part of her practice. Some families come in with anaemia, including haemolytic problems, and conditions like thalassaemia or thrombocytopenia. Newborns can also be affected by haemolytic disease of the newborn, and there are times when autoimmune haemolytic anaemia needs careful assessment. In many cases, Kate helps coordinate tests and explains what the results mean in plain language.
Infection and inflammation are also common reasons for paediatric review. Her patient group includes children and babies with issues such as meningitis, cellulitis, and urinary tract infections. She also sees cases involving more complex early-life concerns, where symptoms can change quickly and parents need a plan that’s easy to understand.
Some referrals are about brain and nervous system health. Kate cares for children with cerebral hypoxia and cerebral palsy, including spastic diplegia (infantile type). When a child’s movement, tone, or development is affected, Kate focuses on getting the right care pathway and working with other services to support progress.
There are also rarer paediatric conditions in her care. These can include alpha thalassaemia, fetal oedema and hydrops fetalis, and at times problems like esophageal perforation or meningo-related infections. She also helps manage some blood cancers, including chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL), chronic B-cell leukaemia (CBCL), small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL), and related conditions.
Kate works in paediatrics across a wide range of needs, from urgent newborn issues to longer-term childhood care. If you’re looking for a paediatrician in Parkville, she’s located near the heart of the city at 20 Flemington Rd, VIC 3052.
