Dr Janani Krishnan is a

Paediatric Surgeon & Paediatric Urologist

Caring for children across Townsville, Cairns & North Queensland

Paediatric Surgery

  • Paediatric General Surgery

    Including surgery for Umbilical and epigastric hernia, Inguinal hernia, Lumps and skin lesions, Ingrown toenails and Vascular anomalies.

  • Paediatric Urology

    Including surgery for Phimosis and prepucial conditions, Hypospadias, Undescended testes, Retractile testes, Urinary incontinence, Kidney, ureter and bladder issues.

  • Paediatric Head & Neck Surgery

    Including surgery for Dermoid cyst, Sebaceous/epidermoid cyst, Branchial cyst and sinus, Thyroglossal cyst , Preauricular sinus and tags.

  • Thoracic Surgery

    Including surgery for Lung conditions, Chest wall deformities, Oesophageal conditions, and Diaphragmatic hernia.

  • Upper GI & Colorectal Surgery

    Including surgery for Gall stones, Appendicitis, Pilonidal sinus, Constipation, and Rectal prolapse.

  • Antenatal Counselling & Neonatal Surgery

    Antenatal counselling for expectant mothers with foetuses with congenital anomalies.

About Dr Janani Krishnan

MBBS, DNB(Paed Surg), MRCS Ed, FRACS

Dr Krishnan is an Australian qualified Paediatric Surgeon. She has completed extensive training in paediatric surgery and paediatric urology internationally and at high volume centres. Her areas of expertise include neonatal and paediatric general surgical conditions with specialised training in paediatric urology. Her practice philosophy is centered around delivering a high quality of care to her patients and their families with dedication and compassion.

Dr Janani Krishnan Paediatric Surgeon & Paediatric Urologist

Dr Janani Krishnan Paediatric Surgeon & Paediatric Urologist

Why choose a paediatric surgeon?

Paediatric surgeons are the only specialist surgeons trained to diagnose, treat and manage children with most surgical problems(excluding brain, bone, heart and spine)

Dr Krishnan provides high quality specialist paediatric surgical care from the antenatal and neonatal period through childhood until the age of 16 years.

Practicing across Townsville & Cairns

Dr Janani Krishnan consults with patients and their families in both Townsville and Cairns in Northern Queensland, and has hospital appointments at both Private and Public Hospitals.