Dr Melanie Pillay has more than 20 years of experience across the full spectrum of general paediatrics, ranging from neonatal medicine, caring for unsettled babies and the extremely sick child, to adolescent health and well-being. She has been a member of the on-call paediatric team at SJOG since 2014.
Melanie is also the Unit Head of Paediatrics at Dandenong Hospital, Monash Health and a consultant paediatrician at Frankston Hospital, Peninsula Health. Consequently, she is well positioned to offer a seamless transition between public and private healthcare in the delivery of service excellence. Melanie is easily approachable and is always happy to provide advice and share her experience. She is a strong advocate of early intervention medicine, family well-being and clinical research towards improved outcomes in patient care.