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Best Developmental-Behavioural Paediatrics in Hong Kong

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What Developmental-Behavioural Paediatrics covers

Conditions treated
  • developmental delay in young children
  • autism spectrum disorder
  • ADHD
  • speech and language delay
  • specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia
  • behavioural and sleep problems
When to see one instead of a GP
A general paediatrician checks milestones at routine visits. This sub-specialty is where parents go when a delay, an attention problem or a school learning difficulty needs formal assessment and a written report.
Do you need a referral?
No referral is needed in private practice. Bring school reports, Maternal and Child Health Centre records, and any earlier assessment｜they shape the appointment.

Public waiting times for developmental-behavioural paediatrics

In the public system, new developmental-behavioural paediatrics referrals are seen through Paediatrics specialist out-patient clinics. Of 28,313 new bookings over the year, 68% were triaged as stable cases, with a median wait ranging from 10 weeks to 25 weeks depending on cluster, and a longest recorded case of 38 weeks. Cases triaged as urgent had a median wait of less than 1 week or less.

Median wait for stable cases, by cluster
ClusterMedianLongest
Hong Kong East13 weeks16 weeks
Hong Kong West21 weeks35 weeks
Kowloon Central11 weeks28 weeks
Kowloon East10 weeks36 weeks
Kowloon West21 weeks30 weeks
New Territories East25 weeks38 weeks
New Territories West24 weeks31 weeks

Source: Hospital Authority — Paediatrics specialist out-patient waiting times, covering 01 July 2025 – 30 June 2026.

FAQ

What does a developmental paediatrician treat?
A developmental paediatrician is a doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions related to children's development, learning, and behaviour. In Hong Kong, developmental paediatricians are registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong (MCHK). Common reasons to see one include developmental delay in young children, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, speech and language delay, specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, behavioural and sleep problems.
How much does a developmental paediatrician cost in Hong Kong?
Consultation fee data for developmental paediatricians in Hong Kong is not yet available. Fees vary by doctor and location.
How many developmental paediatricians are in Hong Kong?
There are 22 registered developmental paediatricians in Hong Kong across 0 districts.
When should you see a developmental paediatrician in Hong Kong?
A general paediatrician checks milestones at routine visits. This sub-specialty is where parents go when a delay, an attention problem or a school learning difficulty needs formal assessment and a written report.
Do you need a referral to see a developmental paediatrician in Hong Kong?
No referral is needed in private practice. Bring school reports, Maternal and Child Health Centre records, and any earlier assessment｜they shape the appointment.
How long is the public-hospital wait to see a developmental paediatrician in Hong Kong?
In the public system, new referrals are seen through Paediatrics specialist out-patient clinics. Hospital Authority figures for 01 July 2025 – 30 June 2026 show 68% of new bookings were triaged as stable cases, with a median wait of 10 weeks to 25 weeks depending on cluster.
Which developmental paediatrician is good?
ok.med does not rate or recommend individual doctors — we hold no outcome or satisfaction data, and should not pretend to. What can be checked objectively: whether the doctor is registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong and holds the relevant specialist qualification; whether their focus matches your condition (the reasons to see one, listed above); whether a GP referral is required; and whether the clinic's location and hours suit you. Browse every registered developmental paediatricians by district below and compare on those points yourself.