Carol I. Bower is a Paediatrician based at 100 Roberts Road, Subiaco, WA 6008. She works with children and families across a mix of early childhood and school-age health needs, from gut and growth issues to learning and behaviour, and some more complex conditions that need careful follow-up.
In day-to-day care, Carol looks after kids who may be dealing with developmental and behaviour concerns. This can include Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder, where the goal is often to help children feel supported and to help families find practical ways to manage daily routines. At times, she also supports children where early brain and development history can play a role, including situations linked with fetal health.
Carol also sees children with congenital conditions. Some examples include hypospadias and undescended testicle, plus heart conditions like an atrioventricular septal defect and transposition of the great arteries. There are also birth-related conditions that affect how the body forms, such as cleft lip and palate, oesophageal atresia, and tracheoesophageal fistula. These cases often need long-term planning and close coordination with other health services, and that’s where steady, clear communication really matters.
Not every appointment is about a long-term condition, though. She also helps manage kids who are dealing with acute problems, including cancers such as Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) and other issues that may need specialist input like brain tumours. For some families, it can be a lot to take in, and the work is about helping children get the right care while keeping parents informed and calm.
Carol’s practice also covers areas linked to health after birth, including gastrointestinal fistula and lung agenesis. She supports children with ongoing medical needs too, such as Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), where consistent monitoring and day-to-day planning can make a big difference to how a child feels and functions.
Overall, the approach is grounded and practical. Carol’s role is to assess what’s happening, explain options in plain language, and work with families to plan next steps. Paediatric care can be a mix of urgent moments and slower, steady progress, and in many cases, having one team to keep track of the bigger picture helps.