Dr Samuel Heitner, the founder of Telebaby, is an experienced paediatrician based in Sydney, Australia, offering Telehealth video consultations for newborns up to 12 months old. With a special interest in unsettled babies, reflux, and milk allergies, Dr Sam provides acute Telehealth services for children of all ages who are unwell, available Australia-wide 7 days a week. His extensive background includes working as a paediatric consultant in the Emergency Department at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead and Liverpool Hospital, as well as being a Clinical Associate Lecturer with The University of Sydney. Dr Heitner’s passion for providing timely and expert care to children is evident in his commitment to offering accessible consultations without the need for a GP referral.
Driven by a mission to support families with newborns and sick children, Dr Samuel Heitner identified the need for a more efficient and immediate healthcare solution. Through his observations in private practice, Emergency Department, and post-natal ward, he recognized the challenges parents face in accessing timely paediatric care. This led to the inception of Telebaby, a Telehealth service that allows parents and caregivers across Australia to consult with a paediatric specialist quickly and conveniently via video link. By eliminating the need for a GP referral and providing services such as prescriptions and referrals for tests, Telebaby aims to offer peace of mind and expert guidance to families in the comfort and safety of their homes.
With a focus on leveraging technology to enhance healthcare accessibility, Telebaby represents a modern approach to paediatric care. Dr Samuel Heitner’s dedication to helping children during their most vulnerable times is evident in the convenience and efficiency of the Telehealth consultations offered. By combining his wealth of experience as a paediatrician with a commitment to innovation, Dr Heitner’s Telebaby service embodies a philosophy of proactive and patient-centered care, ensuring that parents can access expert medical advice for their little ones without delays or unnecessary exposure to external risks.
