Marie L. Deverell is a paediatrician based in Perth, WA, Australia. She looks after babies, kids and teens, especially when health issues need careful follow-up over time. Appointments can be for everyday childhood illnesses, or for ongoing conditions that come with extra monitoring.
Marie works with children who are dealing with common viral infections such as chickenpox, flu, and rubella. She also sees families when a child has had repeated or hard-to-manage breathing problems, including conditions like recurrent respiratory papillomatosis. These situations can be scary, and it helps to have a steady plan and clear next steps.
Alongside infections, Marie also cares for children with more complex health needs. At times that includes growth and brain-related conditions, like cortical dysplasia and tuberous sclerosis complex. She may also be involved in care for children with movement or nerve-related problems, including paraplegia, and for cases linked to cytomegalic inclusion disease. In many cases, this means working closely with other health professionals so the care fits around school, family life, and day-to-day routines.
Being a paediatrician is about more than treating one symptom. Marie focuses on understanding how a child is coping, what the family is noticing at home, and what’s been happening in the background. She takes a practical approach to safety, comfort and long-term care, and tries to make information easier to manage.
Marie has clinical experience caring for children across a mix of infectious, long-term, and neurological conditions. Her medical training includes paediatrics, and she uses that foundation to guide assessment and ongoing support. She also keeps up with updates in child health through learning shared with colleagues and staying informed about changes in paediatric care.
When clinical trials are relevant, Marie can discuss what might be available and whether a study could fit a child’s situation. She knows that trials aren’t right for everyone, so the focus is always on what’s safest and most suitable for the individual child and their family.
For families in Perth, Marie is there to help sort things out, explain results in plain language, and support a care plan that makes sense in real life.