Samuel Menahem

Professor Samuel Menahem is a Consultant Paediatrician with a subspecialty of Cardiology. He has held senior appointments at the Royal Children’s Hospital and Monash Medical Centre, Melbourne.

His early experience exposed him to many unresolved pediatric problems including understanding and managing the crying baby. Developing an increasing awareness of the importance of the psychological aspects of child care, led him to train in psychotherapy to better communicate with children and to become a psychologically orientated pediatrician and cardiologist. Research endeavors addressed the stresses experienced by children including those with complex heart disease. He acknowledges the insights gained through collaboration with mental health professionals.