Dr Holly Hester
Paediatrician
Dr Holly Hester is a highly trained paediatrician. She has international experience in the care of children and adolescents with endocrine, and general paediatric conditions.
She completed her medical degree and specialist paediatric and subspecialty endocrinology training in London, United Kingdom, working across several leading tertiary centres including St George’s Hospital, King’s College London, and Evelina London Children’s Hospital.
In 2022, Dr Hester worked as a Consultant in Paediatric Diabetes at Leeds Children’s Hospital, a centre recognised for its leadership in advocating for government-funded access to diabetes technology.
A Bit About Me
​Dr Hester relocated to Perth, Western Australia, where she currently holds public consultant appointments in Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, General Paediatrics, and Metabolic Medicine at Perth Children’s Hospital.
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She is passionate about the psychosocial wellbeing of children and families living with chronic illness and has additional qualifications in psychological therapies. Her approach is holistic and family-centred, with a strong focus on patient engagement, lifestyle interventions, and long-term wellbeing.
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Clinical interests include:
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Thyroid and adrenal disorders
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Growth and pubertal concerns
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Pituitary disorders
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Childhood and adolescent obesity
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Bone health and metabolic bone disease
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Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
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Hypoglycaemia
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Dr Hester also provides care across general paediatrics and developmental paediatrics, offering comprehensive, compassionate care tailored to each child and family.