Contact

Phone: (02) 7825 2525

Urgent cases: (02) 7825 3420

Location: Medical outpatients, level 2 

About our service

The Children's Hospital at Westmead has an outpatients' service for children who have a congenital or acquired including HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus).

Referral process for clinicians

Our department is using Consultmed to manage referrals. The Consultmed platform allows health professionals to send e-referrals to us securely.   

Consultmed questions and technical support: helpdesk@consultmed.co

Direct referral may be accepted only after discussion (phone registrar, fellow or consultant on x53420 or page). 

Referral and appointment process for parents and carers

Request a referral

To make an appointment at our clinic, you will need a referral from your GP, paediatrician or specialist. 

They will assess your child, discuss your concerns, and make a referral to the appropriate service.  

Track your referral

Our department uses Consultmed to manage referrals. Your referring clinician sends the e-referral to us using the secure Consultmed platform.  

Once we receive the referral, we will send you an email with your tracking information. We will update you as we process the referral and book your appointment. 

To receive these updates, please ask your referring clinician to include your email on the referral.  

If your clinician has questions about Consultmed or require technical support, they can contact helpdesk@consultmed.co.  

Need support?

If you need help or have questions about the referral and appointment process, please contact us.  

Phone: (02) 7825 2525

Clinic information

The clinic looks after children with congenital or acquired immunodeficiency. 

Clinic days: Friday mornings (alternate weeks)

Urgent cases: Speak to consultant by phoning (02) 7825 3420

Special interest or subspecialty clinics:

  • Dr Kakakios: Congenital immunodeficiency
  • Prof Isaacs: Congenital or acquired including HIV
  • Dr McIntyre: HIV
  • Dr Wong: Congenital immunodeficiency
  • Dr Codarini: Congenital immunodeficiency

Patient and family support

A smiling Aboriginal family.
Our Aboriginal Hospital Liaison and Education officers play an important role in the care and welfare of and advocacy for Aboriginal patients and families, helping ensure a responsive and respectful patient journey.
A young girl sits on her mother's lap on a hostpital bed.
We can arrange a free interpreter for you. Interpreters are available for over 50 languages. Tell us which language you speak when your child is admitted, or let your nurse know.
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The Cartula Health app helps manage and inform you about your healthcare journey at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. You can organise your appointments and hospital documents all in one place!