Dr Mimi Xu - Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Dr Mimi Xu

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Over 15 years of experience in child and adolescent psychiatry

FRANZCPAHPRA RegisteredMBBS

Professional Summary

Dr Mimi Xu is a dedicated Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive mental health care to young people and their families. With expertise in evidence-based medicine, she has special interests in ADHD, anxiety, depression, and autism. Dr Xu believes in the power of a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach, working closely with psychologists, GPs, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for her patients.

Treatment Philosophy

Dr Xu's clinical practice is grounded in the latest research and evidence-based treatments, ensuring that each patient receives the most effective and appropriate care. She is dedicated to ongoing professional development and advocates for mental health awareness and education, believing that informed communities are better equipped to support young people in their mental health journeys.

Medical Qualifications

  • MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
  • FRANZCP (Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists)
  • Certificate of Advanced Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Graduate Diploma in Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Professional Registrations

  • 🏥Medical Board of Australia Registration
  • 🏥AHPRA Registration Number: MED0001931439
  • 🏥RANZCP Fellowship

Areas of Expertise

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Telehealth Psychiatry
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents
Mood Disorders in Adolescents
Behavioral Issues in Children and Adolescents
Childhood and Adolescent Depression
Trauma and PTSD in Young People
School Refusal and Educational Psychiatry
Family Therapy and Parent Guidance
Telehealth Child Psychiatry

Education & Training

  • 🎓UNSW MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
  • 🎓University of Sydney - Masters of Medicine (Psychiatry) from the Brain and Mind Research Institute
  • 🎓Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists - RANZCP Certificate of Advanced Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • 🎓HETI Higher Education - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Formal Education Course

Current Positions

  • 🏢Clinical Director - Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist at LionHeart Clinic (2024-Present)
  • 🏢Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (Consultant) at Dokotela (2023-Present)
  • 🏢Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Lecturer at University of Sydney (2024-Present)
  • 🏢Fellow of RANZCP (Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)

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