Dr Jillian Orford

Welcome to the webpage for Dr Jillian Orford, a highly experienced consultant paediatric surgeon located in Newcastle, Australia. With over two decades of experience, Dr Jillian Orford specializes in providing surgical care for some of Australia's youngest and most vulnerable patients.

Dr Jillian Orford offers advice and assistance for a wide range of paediatric and neonatal cases that require surgery. Whether you are located in rural or interstate areas, or even overseas, telemedicine consultations are available to ensure that you have access to the care your child needs.

When it comes to the health of your child, it's crucial to seek out a doctor who specializes in working with younger patients. Dr Jillian Orford has extensive experience working with neonatal patients and performing paediatric surgery. She serves as a consultant in both public and private hospitals, ensuring that your child receives the highest level of care.

If you are in need of a paediatric surgeon in New South Wales, Dr Jillian Orford is the right choice. With her background and experience, parents and guardians can have confidence in the care their child will receive. Dr Jillian Orford is dedicated to providing compassionate and up-to-date care, staying informed about the latest advances in medicine.

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It's important to note that paediatric surgeons, like Dr Jillian Orford, are distinct from paediatricians. While paediatricians provide general paediatric advice and routine procedures, paediatric surgeons offer a more specialized form of care. If your child requires surgery for an illness or injury, it's essential to find a paediatric surgeon with ample experience, like Dr Jillian Orford.

Surgical problems in young patients are markedly different from those in adults. Young patients have small and fragile bodies, requiring special training and expertise. Dr Jillian Orford is available on a consulting basis for surgical paediatric cases in Newcastle and northern NSW.

Dr Jillian Orford offers a range of paediatric surgical services in Newcastle. Many of the problems and conditions she treats are serious and require the attention of a specialist. Early and urgent appointments can be arranged, with access available to both public and private hospitals.

In addition to paediatric surgery, Dr Jillian Orford also performs circumcisions for infant and older boys. It's important to note that circumcisions are only performed in a hospital as an operation, not as a "quick snip" on newborn babies. Circumcisions are carried out under general anaesthesia after the baby turns six months of age, providing parents with peace of mind knowing their child is in the hands of a highly qualified paediatric surgeon.

Dr Jillian Orford is also skilled in hepatobiliary surgery for very young children, which involves surgical treatment for diseases of the pancreas, liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts. This includes both malignant and benign conditions such as gallstones. Given the delicate nature of a newborn baby's internal organs, it's crucial to have a qualified paediatric surgeon oversee the procedure.

Furthermore, Dr Jillian Orford is qualified to perform minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery using thin instruments and a video camera. Laparoscopic surgery is complex and challenging, especially when performed on very young children. Only a paediatric surgeon should handle such cases to ensure the highest level of care and attention.

Dr Jillian Orford is also available to discuss birth defects detected before the baby is born, providing antenatal counseling if surgery is required after birth.

With her extensive experience as a paediatric surgeon, Dr Jillian Orford is also available for long-distance care through telehealth consultations. She is also available for legal consultations as a medicolegal expert.

If you are in need of a highly qualified paediatric surgeon in Newcastle, look no further than Dr Jillian Orford. For appointments and more information, please contact us at [insert contact information].