Erin A. Kelty is a paediatrician based at 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, WA, Australia.
In her work, Erin looks after babies, kids, and young people, especially when things are more complex than usual. She commonly cares for newborns who need extra support, including babies who may be affected by Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. She also helps families when a baby or child has low blood sugar right after birth, as well as issues like delirium in young patients.
Erin also sees children for allergic and immune-type problems, including anaphylaxis. At times, that can happen quickly and feel scary for families, so her approach is calm and practical, with clear next steps for what to do in the moment and how to plan for follow-up.
For older kids and teens, Erin’s practice covers a range of ongoing conditions. This includes ADHD, which can affect school, sleep, and home life. She also works with children living with inflammatory and joint conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis and arthritis, including juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). When a child has trouble with sleep and alertness, she may also help with issues like idiopathic hypersomnia.
There are also some genetics and family-related health concerns in her care. Erin works with families dealing with familial colorectal cancer, and she supports children affected by fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). She understands that each family has its own situation, and she focuses on making the plan manageable, not overwhelming.
Her background includes experience caring for paediatric patients across this mix of newborn health, allergic emergencies, neurodevelopment and behavioural needs, and longer-term health conditions. Medical care for kids often needs a steady pace and good communication, and that’s what she aims for—helping families feel informed while working through the symptoms, tests, and treatment options.