The Paediatric & Adolescent Centre is a team of paediatric experts providing comprehensive paediatric services for the treatment of acute and chronic illnesses, safeguarding your child’s health, such as vaccination programmes, growth and puberty assessments, weight management, and Type I and Type II diabetes management. Our Paediatric Endocrinology Clinic provides comprehensive care for various endocrine issues.
Our goal is to deliver patient-centered care, accompanying families, children, and adolescents through their health issues by offering professional assessments and personalized treatment plans. We are committed to providing a child- and family-oriented friendly environment to alleviate their stress during the assessment and treatment process. Additionally, we offer services for patients requiring inpatient care and prioritize paediatric admissions.
Paediatric & Adolescent Clinic is managed by highly experienced pediatric specialists, aiming to provide targeted treatment for acute illnesses and to assess and appropriately refer children with chronic medical needs, ensuring comprehensive and professional long-term care.
Paediatric Weight management program (Click here for more information)
Aims to promote healthy body build with evidence-based strategies, overlooks by paediatric enodcrinolgoist, experienced dietician and physiotherapist. We aim to prevent obesity related complications through early prevention, motivating kids and adolescents to embark on an energetic lifestyle journey that keeps them healthy for life.
Medical Team
The pediatric weight management program offers professional medical supervision, focusing on creating tailored weight control plans for each child. This initiative is implemented by an experienced team of pediatric endocrinologists and nurses, aiming to conduct comprehensive health assessments to ensure that each child’s needs are fully understood and addressed.
Under professional medical supervision, physicians will thoroughly assess the child’s growth and development, considering factors such as age, gender, and lifestyle to design targeted weight control plans. Nurses are responsible for calculating BMI and conducting body fat and muscle analyses, with these data serving as crucial references for plan development.
Through comprehensive health assessments, the program not only emphasizes weight reduction but also prioritizes the improvement of overall health and quality of life. The ultimate goal is to help children establish healthy eating habits and an active lifestyle, preventing obesity-related complications, and enabling each child to enjoy robust health and a vibrant life.
(For any inquiries or questions, please consult Dr. Samantha LEE Lai Ka.)
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Physiotherapy Team
Dietitian Team
Type I Diabetes Management
When a child is diagnosed with Type I diabetes, both the child and family may face significant physical and emotional challenges. Hong Kong Baptist Hospital East Kowloon Medical Centre Paediatric & Adolescent Centre provides a dedicated Insulin Pump Service designed to support children with Type I diabetes in achieving optimal management. This advanced therapy helps reduce the frequency of injections, enhances quality of life through greater flexibility in daily activities, and improves overall blood glucose control. The initiation and management of insulin pump therapy are overseen by an experienced Paediatric Endocrinologist and a qualified Diabetes Nurse, ensuring safe and stable care under a professional team.
Paediatric Surgical Service
The Paediatric Surgical Service in the centre provides comprehensive surgical management for infants, children, and adolescents. The service encompasses the diagnosis, treatment, and postoperative care of both acute and chronic conditions. Our team is dedicated to providing safe, effective, and holistic surgical care, working closely with other paediatric subspecialties to ensure each young patient receives integrated and high‑quality medical treatment.
Scope of Services:
- Surgical management for acute conditions (e.g. appendicitis, acute scrotal pain, trauma)
- Surgical management for chronic conditions (e.g. constipation, phimosis, hernia, testicular problem)
- Minimally invasive and day surgeries
- Pre‑operative assessment and post‑operative follow‑up care
- Multidisciplinary collaboration with other paediatric specialties for comprehensive treatment plans
The services for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry are as follows:
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- Developmental Assessment and Treatment
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) assessment and treatment
Assessment for Autism spectrum disorder
Schizophrenia assessment and treatment
Tourette Syndrome assessment and treatment - Assessment and Treatment of Emotional and Behavioral Issues
Anxiety, depression, irritability, and anger management
Academic stress and adjustment issues
Rebellion, defiance, and behavioral problems
Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Additional Services
Applications for examination accommodations to the Education Bureau
Referral for government preschool rehabilitation services
Referral to the Department of Health for children’s physical and intellectual testing
Referral for the Hospital Authority Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services
- Developmental Assessment and Treatment
The Paediatric Neurology Service provides consultation and management of children and adolescents with neurological conditions. The service encompasses diagnosis, treatment, and follow up of these conditions.
Scope of Services:
- Management of neurological conditions e.g. headache and migraine, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, tics and Tourette Syndrome, neuromuscular problems, gait and motor problems, delay development etc
- Collaboration with other specialists to deliver comprehensive management
The Child Development Service provides consultation, assessment, early identification, and treatment for children with developmental concerns. The service provides consultation and clinical assessment, or in-depth assessment with standardized assessment tools. The early identification and intervention of the developmental problems allow prompt and comprehensive rehabilitation to maximize the child’s potential.
Scope of Services:
- Management of developmental concerns such as developmental delay, learning problems, speech delay, social and communication problems, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity, behaviour problems, Developmental Coordination Disorder etc
- Consultation and clinical assessment
- Formulation of treatment, follow up and rehabilitation plan
- Family support and counselling
- Comprehensive Developmental Assessment with standardized assessment tools
- Comprehensive assessment for preschool children including gross motor and fine motor, social and self-care, speech and cognitive development
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention deficit/ Hyperactivity
- Collaboration with other specialty services for multi-disciplinary management
- Referral to Hospital Authority/ Department of Health Child Assessment Service
- Referral to government Preschool Rehabilitation Services
- Referral to Hospital Authority specialty clinics
The clinic provides specialized, evidence-based care for infants, children and adolescents with complex digestive, hepatic and nutritional disorders, to ensure the best outcomes for your child.
Scope of Services:
- Manage and treat various gastrointestinal disorders like inflammatory bowel diseases, food allergy, constipation, cyclic vomiting syndrome, abdominal pain, hepatitis, and picky eaters, etc.
- Inpatient procedures (e.g., oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy and colonoscopy, etc.)
- Non-invasive testing (e.g. Urea breath test)
- Growth and nutritional support: intervention for picky eaters, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
The Paediatric Dermatology Clinic provides comprehensive care for infants, children, and adolescents with skin, hair, and nail disorders. The service encompasses the diagnosis, treatment, and follow up management of both common and complex dermatological conditions. Our team is dedicated to delivering safe, effective, and holistic care, working closely with other paediatric subspecialties to ensure each young patient receives integrated and high quality treatment.
Scope of Services:
- Management of common paediatric skin conditions (e.g. eczema, psoriasis, acne, alopecia, warts etc )
- Diagnostic investigations including skin biopsy, chemical investigations, and allergy testing
- Advanced therapies such as biologic treatments for chronic severe dermatological conditions
- Minor surgical procedures including cryotherapy, excisions, and intralesional injections
- Family education and counselling on skin care, prevention, and long-term management
Service Hours (By appointment)
| Monday, Tuesday, Friday | 9:30am - 1:00pm; 3:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am - 1:00pm |
| Thursday | 2:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am - 3:00pm |
| Sunday & Public Holidays | Closed |
Contact
| Address | 15/F, HKBH East Kowloon Medical Centre, 8 Yan Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon |
| Phone | 2339 8461 |
| Fax | 2339 4552 |
| pacek@hkbh.org.hk |
| Consultation Fee | |
|---|---|
| Paediatrics | $950 - $1250 |
| Paediatric Surgery | $1250 - $1500 |
| Child and Adolescent Psychiatry | $1800 - $3500 |