Dr Scott Burgess
Paediatrician – Hobart

Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Specialist

Paediatric specialist in Hobart providing professional and compassionate care for infants, children and teens. Scott has additional qualifications in respiratory and sleep medicine. He is based in both Hobart and Brisbane.

Hobart Paediatric Group

Wednesdays only

3rd Floor, 25 Argyle St, Hobart TAS 7000

Hobart Paediatric Group

3rd Floor, 25 Argyle St, Hobart TAS 7000

Helping Kids Breathe & Sleep Better

  • Cough
  • Asthma
  • Wheezing
  • Shortness of breath on exertion
  • Trouble sleeping / insomnia
  • Snoring
  • Restless sleep
  • Nightmares and parasomnias
  • Bedwetting
  • Hayfever
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Lung Function Testing

Lung function testing (for children 5 years and older) provides useful information about the health of the lungs.

Skin Prick Testing

Skin prick testing can provide useful information especially in children with hayfever, asthma or who might be suspected of having symptoms due to an allergy.

Home Sleep Studies

Through Health Dynamics, we provide sleep studies to gather information about how well your child is sleeping, their breathing during sleep and their restlessness during sleep.

Actigraphy (Hobart)

Actigraph is a watch-like device that allows us to measure your child’s sleep including the amount of sleep and sleep patterns.

Hospital Sleep Studies

Hospital sleep studies are available through a private hospital in Brisbane (Mater Children’s Private ward).

Bronchoscopy

A bronchoscopy (performed under anaesthetic) involves introducing a flexible camera into the lung to assess the anatomy of the large windpipes and to collect a sample of airway secretion. Currently this is only available in Brisbane (Mater Children’s Private).

Treatment Services

Scott has expertise in managing problems associated with the lungs, breathing and sleep. This includes:

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Coughing

Dr Burgess is an expert in diagnosing & managing coughs in children.

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Asthma

Personalised asthma treatment plans to help your child breathe easier.
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Wheezing

Targeted interventions to alleviate wheezing and improve respiratory function.
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Shortness of breath on exertion

Regain confidence in physical activities with solutions for shortness of breath.
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Trouble sleeping / insomnia

Sleep assessments and treatments to help your child or teen sleep well.
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Snoring

Effective snoring interventions to minimise or stop the impact of your child’s snoring.
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Restless sleep

Minimise restless sleep with personalised sleep investigations and treatment.
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Nightmares and parasomnias

Dr Burgess provides expert guidance in managing nightmares and parasomnias.
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Bedwetting

Empathetic care and effective strategies to support children struggling with bedwetting.
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Hayfever

Comprehensive hayfever management to provide your child with allergy relief.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Where Are You Located?

Dr Scott Burgess is a Brisbane based lung and sleep specialist paediatrician visiting Tasmania every fortnight to provide care from the Hobart Paediatric Group.

How Do I Make An Appointment?

Contact the Hobart Paediatric Group clinic using the details below or on the contact page and they will organise an appointment for you.

Hobart Paediatric Group (Wednesdays only)
Phone: (03) 6278 8600
Email: admin@hobartpaedgroup.com.au
Address: 3rd Floor, 25 Argyle St, Hobart TAS 7000

What Will It Cost Me?

New appointments range in cost from $303 to $410 with a gap of $160 after Medicare rebate (the fee depends upon complexity of the appointment, but all appointments have the same out of pocket expense). Other tests performed during consultation are bulk billed. 

Do I Need A Referral?

Yes, a referral is required to be eligible for a Medicare rebate. You can request a referral from your GP.

Do I Need Private Health Insurance?

No, private health insurance is not required for an outpatient appointment. Some specialist investigations can only be performed in Brisbane at this time. These investigations, eg hospital sleep study or bronchoscopy, may be funded by private health insurance or self-funded.

What Should I Bring To My Appointment?

You will need a referral and your Medicare card details (although your referring doctor may have provided a referral directly to us).  It may be helpful to bring a list of any medication taken on a regular basis. If your child has asthma and you would like to have their asthma assessed, it may be helpful to withhold their asthma medication for 24 hours and bring ventolin and a spacer with you. However, do not withhold medication if your child’s asthma is unstable and it is not safe for them to go without medication for 24 hours.

Do You Provide Telehealth Appointments?

Yes, telehealth appointments are available for your convenience.

What If I Need To Rebook Another Appointment?

On completion of your appointment, Dr. Burgess will let you know if you require another appointment. The admin team at the clinic will book this appointment for you.

What Do I Do In An Emergency?

In case of emergency please contact your GP After Hours service, your local hospital or call an ambulance via 000 if required. Dr Burgess does not provide after hours services for patients. If your child is treated by another doctor or is admitted to hospital, please forward all medical information through to Dr Burgess using the details on the Contact page.