Dr Lauren Watson

Dr Lauren Watson is a female paediatrician based in Everton Park, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. With over 15 years of experience, she specialises in caring for infants, particularly those under the age of two. Dr Watson has a specific interest in the newborn period and early infancy. She is known for her expertise in working with multiple births and addressing early infant behavior.

Dr Watson takes a holistic approach to care, considering various aspects of a child's well-being. She focuses on areas such as feeding and nutrition, sleep and settling, and parental well-being. Dr Watson also assists families managing complex medical issues, providing coordination and case management support.

Dr Watson's medical journey began as a registered nurse, specialising in Neonatal Critical Care. Her experience encompasses working in prominent hospitals such as the Royal Children’s Hospital, the Royal Women’s Hospital NICU, Mater Mother’s Hospital NICU, and Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital. Since 2016, Dr Watson has been practicing at the private North West Private Hospital.

Dr Watson is also the admitting paediatrician at the Brisbane Early Parenting Centre. This innovative 7-bed in-patient mother-baby unit, managed by Ramsay Health, helps parents resolve challenging issues they may be facing with their baby through a 4-night inpatient admission.

What sets Dr Watson apart is her calm and respectful approach. She has a remarkable ability to connect with both parents and their children. Dr Watson supports ordinary families through extraordinary circumstances, providing evidence-based, sensible, and practical paediatric care. Her expertise extends to both term and preterm newborns, offering personalized follow-up care for infants with ongoing medical concerns.

With her extensive experience and compassionate approach, Dr Lauren Watson is highly regarded as a paediatrician who prioritizes the health and well-being of infants and their families, offering comprehensive and personalized care.