Dr Yoko Asakawa
MBBS, EA-DTMH
General & Developmental Paediatrician
Suite 1.1, Level 1, 48 Flemington Road
PARKVILLE VIC 3052
About
Dr Yoko is a compassionate and thoughtful General Paediatrician who is deeply committed to understanding each child within the context of their family’s story, culture and day-to-day life. She believes exceptional paediatric care begins with listening and is built on genuine partnership. Yoko works collaboratively with children, parents, educators and allied health professionals to create clear, practical plans that support each child to thrive.
Yoko graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2009 and completed her specialist paediatric training through the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne. She has experience caring for acutely unwell children in hospital settings, as well as providing outpatient, community and clinic-based care.
As a General Paediatrician, Yoko values the breadth and variety of her work, caring for children from birth through to 18 years of age. She manages a wide range of medical concerns including asthma, eczema, continence issues, constipation, growth concerns, and sleep difficulties, as well as supporting unsettled and ex-premature infants.
Yoko has particular expertise in developmental and behavioural paediatrics. She provides assessment and management for developmental delay, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), speech and language delay, learning difficulties, anxiety, and emotional or behavioural challenges.
Outside of medicine, Yoko is also a mum. She enjoys spending time outdoors, attending live music, and embracing the joyful unpredictability of parenthood – experiences that continue to shape her empathy and perspective as a paediatrician.
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