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Best Paediatrics in Hong Kong

Looking for a Paediatrics in Hong Kong? Browse registered specialists across 17 districts to find the right doctor for you.

HK$100 – $3000Median consultation fee: $420

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What Paediatrics covers

Conditions treated
  • fever and childhood infections
  • asthma and recurrent wheeze
  • eczema and food allergy
  • feeding, growth and weight concerns
  • vaccinations and developmental checks
  • stomach upsets and constipation
When to see one instead of a GP
In Hong Kong most families take children straight to a paediatrician rather than a GP, for illness and for routine checks alike. The paediatrician is also the one who decides when a sub-specialty is needed.
Do you need a referral?
No referral needed. Bring the immunisation record and the growth chart from the Maternal and Child Health Centre to every visit.

Paediatrics in Hong Kong

  • Most Hong Kong children enter the health system through the Department of Health's 28 Maternal and Child Health Centres, which cover all 18 districts. Over 90% of locally born babies attend each year, and coverage for the childhood immunisation vaccines has been maintained above 98%.

    Source: Legislative Council reply, Government of the HKSAR. Data: 2024.

  • There were 746 paediatricians in Hong Kong and 1,500 paediatric beds｜1,126 in public hospitals and 374 in private ones, so roughly three in four paediatric beds are public.

    Source: Legislative Council reply, Government of the HKSAR. Data: 2024.

  • School-age children are covered separately by the Department of Health's Student Health Service, run from 13 centres. About 460,000 students from 1,185 primary and secondary schools were enrolled in the 2022/23 school year.

    Source: Legislative Council reply, Government of the HKSAR. Data: 2022/23.

Public waiting times for paediatrics

In the public system, new 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

Privately, the median listed first-consultation fee for paediatrics on ok.med is HK$420, from 99 clinics that publish a price.

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

FAQ

What does a paediatrician treat?
A paediatrician is a doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions related to health conditions in infants, children, and adolescents. In Hong Kong, paediatricians are registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong (MCHK). Common reasons to see one include fever and childhood infections, asthma and recurrent wheeze, eczema and food allergy, feeding, growth and weight concerns, vaccinations and developmental checks, stomach upsets and constipation.
How much does a paediatrician cost in Hong Kong?
Consultation fees for paediatricians in Hong Kong typically range from $100 to $3000, with a median fee of $420.
How many paediatricians are in Hong Kong?
There are 652 registered paediatricians in Hong Kong across 17 districts.
When should you see a paediatrician in Hong Kong?
In Hong Kong most families take children straight to a paediatrician rather than a GP, for illness and for routine checks alike. The paediatrician is also the one who decides when a sub-specialty is needed.
Do you need a referral to see a paediatrician in Hong Kong?
No referral needed. Bring the immunisation record and the growth chart from the Maternal and Child Health Centre to every visit.
How long is the public-hospital wait to see a 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 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 paediatricians by district below and compare on those points yourself.

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