61 Railway Ave, Laverton, VIC 3028
Overview
Dr Paula Cuoco (MD DCH FRACP) is a general paediatrician who completed her medical degree from The University of Buenos Aires (U.B.A) in Argentina in 2008. Soon after, she moved to Melbourne where she completed the Australian Medical Council requirements and gained full qualification as a medical practitioner in Australia. Since 2009, she has been practising medicine within the paediatric field. Prior to commencing her training to become a paediatrician, she completed a Diploma in Child Health through The Children’s Hospital at Westmead Sydney.
Paula has worked in various departments within various health organizations in Victoria but spent most of her time at The Royal Children’s Hospital, The Royal Women’s Hospital, Sunshine Hospital and Monash Children’s Hospital.
Paula has an interest in a wide range of paediatric issues affecting children from birth until 15 years of age. She specially enjoys working together with parents to help children reach their full potential, always taking into consideration the whole family’s wellbeing. Paula has experience managing a wide range of childhood problems such as Eczema, Asthma, Constipation, Toileting Problems, Sleep Difficulties, Developmental Delay, Learning Difficulties, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Behavioural Challenges to mention a few.
“After many years working with children, and especially after becoming a mother, I have realised that being a Paediatrician is much more than just looking after children’s physical health. It is also about supporting their intellectual and emotional wellbeing. Furthermore, it is also about supporting their parents, the pillars of the family, and walking together this difficult journey that is parenthood.”
Paula is fluent in English and Spanish.
Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) from FRACP
- Doctorate in Medicine (MD) from University of Buenos Aires
- Diploma in Child Health (DCH) from The Children's Hospital at Westmead
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
Practice information
Contact details
- Western Children's Health Centre
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Western Children's Health Centre
61 Railway Ave
Laverton, VIC 3028 - (03) 9931 0...
- (03) 9931 0...
- westernchildrens.com.au
Opening hours
- Monday:
- 08:30am - 05:30pm
- Tuesday:
- 08:30am - 05:30pm
- Wednesday:
- 08:30am - 05:30pm
- Thursday:
- 08:30am - 05:30pm
- Friday:
- 08:30am - 05:30pm
Facilities
- Baby change facilities
- Wheelchair access
- Bus stop nearby
- Disabled toilets
- Free street parking
- Air conditioned facility
- Magazines
- Comfortable waiting room
- Free onsite parking
- Toilets
- Parent/Family parking
- Train station nearby
- Allied health nearby
- TV in waiting area
- TV in treatment rooms
- At home visits available
Find Western Children's Health Centre
Directions and parking
Laverton Railway Station, on the Werribee Line, is directly across the street.
Buses on the 411, 412, 415, 496 and 498 routes stop a few metres away. Bus stops on the 400, 414 and 417 routes can access Railway Avenue via a lift-equipped overpass.
Ample car parking both on the premises & street-side. Wheelchair access is available.
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