Dr Claire Prowse is a specialist paediatrician dedicated to providing expert, holistic care to children of all abilities. With extensive General Paediatric experience and additional expertise in physical and complex disability care, she understands the varied and nuanced medical needs of children throughout childhood, adolescence and into young adulthood.

With an MBBS (Hons) from Monash University followed by her medical internship at St Vincent’s Hospital, Claire went on to complete her specialist paediatric training in Victoria at the Royal Children’s Hospital and Monash Children’s Hospital. Claire’s expertise is informed by her tailored training in Neurodevelopment and Disability and Paediatric Rehabilitation, as well as her completion of the Clinical Foundation in Palliative Medicine. She was most recently a Fellow in General Medicine at the Royal Children’s Hospital and has been working as a consultant paediatrician on a visiting basis in Warrnambool.

Claire has a special interest in the assessment and care of children with complex disability and cerebral palsy. She feels privileged to care for patients and their families throughout childhood and be part of their team- ensuring their child receives the supports they need to thrive.

Claire’s personal experience as a mother and her professional training have shaped her delivery of holistic care and strong belief in open, empathetic communication and care.