Dr Ben Balzer

About

Dr Ben Balzer is a consultant general paediatrician with expertise in ADHD in children and adolescents.

Ben is passionate about teaching and has previously been the UNSW teacher of the year for Sydney Children’s Hospital as well as an ongoing role teaching paediatric trainees. He has been heavily involved in committees and leadership within Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network and the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.

Ben has been involved in research for over a decade, completing a PhD in puberty and adolescence through the University of Sydney in 2020. His widely cited research has been published in many leading journals and he has presented his findings at several national and international conferences. He prides himself on staying well-informed of the latest advances in the field and encourages families to bring any questions and research to the consultation.

Outside of work Ben enjoys spending time playing with his children and watching them grow (too fast!) as well as running half marathons (not fast at all!). As a father he understands the challenges of raising children and will work with you to provide the best possible care that aligns with your values, goals and the most up-to-date medical practice.