Dr Jessica O’Connor – Consultant Paediatrician BPharm MD FRACP
Jessica is a General Paediatrician with a strong interest in supporting children and families with diverse health needs. She completed degrees in Pharmacy and Medicine at the University of Sydney and trained in Paediatrics through the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network, including at Sydney Children’s Hospital at Randwick.
Jessica has experience across a wide range of paediatric settings, including neonatal and acute care in both tertiary and metropolitan hospitals. She developed a particular interest in developmental medicine while working in community paediatrics and completed a fellowship in the outpatient care of children with chronic and complex health conditions. This breadth of experience has provided her with valuable insight into the factors that influence child health, as well as the developmental needs and challenges children face throughout their lives.
As a parent, Jessica also brings a personal understanding of the joys and challenges of raising children. She is committed to viewing each child as an individual within the context of their family and environment, and takes a thoughtful, wholistic, and collaborative approach to care, with the goal of helping children and their families thrive.