As parents, we understand our children and their needs better than anyone. We trust our instincts to discern between their emotional needs and a genuine complaint that might warrant further investigation.
If your child has a poor appetite, diarrhoea, constipation or regularly tells you their tummy hurts, or they seem to have low energy but are otherwise healthy, a paediatric gastroenterologist can explore these issues to discover why. Many gastro-related issues are temporary, but some can be a sign of more serious health problems that require treatment.
ABOUT
Dr Emma McIntyre
Dr Emma McIntyre – As a mother of three herself, Emma understands the worry that a sick child brings. Her experience in dealing with babies through to teens helps her put children and families at ease. Providing high quality paediatric gastroenterology care – from consultation to diagnosis, technical procedures under anaesthetic, and holistic treatment solutions – her focus is on producing the best outcomes for her patients.
Dr Emma McIntyre has been working as a paediatric gastroenterologist for 20 years and understands the importance of providing child and family-focused care. She is equally experienced in treating both short-term gastrointestinal issues and more chronic conditions requiring life-long management, and understands the impact they can have on a child’s growth and development, as well as their later adult life.
Through careful treatment strategies, and a multi-disciplinary approach, her focus is on high-quality care in the short-term and enhanced outcomes in the long-term.
ABOUT
Dr Zubin Grover
Dr Zubin Grover MBBS, MD, FRACP, PhD completed his paediatric gastroenterology training at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Brisbane in 2010, followed by a PhD from the University of Queensland. He later served as a staff specialist at Perth Children’s Hospital before taking up an academic appointment as Associate Professor of Paediatrics at Dalhousie University in Canada.
Recently returned to Perth, Dr Grover now works as a senior staff specialist and clinical lead for Inflammatory Bowel Disease services at Perth Children’s Hospital and a Clinical Associate Professor UWA Centre for Child Health Research. His broad clinical experience spans India, the UK, Australia, and Canada, shaping his open-minded and holistic, patient-centred approach to care.
He remains committed to advancing clinical practice through research and has published extensively on inflammatory bowel disease, functional gut disorders, and paediatric nutrition. Through Medicare-funded telehealth, Dr. Grover offers accessible, patient-focused care using interactive tools like whiteboards, screen sharing, and multi-participant consults. This approach not only reduces wait times and travel costs but also allows for longer, more effective consultations—easing the anxiety often associated with in-person visits and enabling immediate, tailored treatment plans.