Dr Austen Erasmus is a South African-trained paediatrician who treats patients at St John of God Ballarat Hospital.

Dr Erasmus initially worked in the Johannesburg area before working in Botswana for nine years.

Dr Erasmus emigrated to Australia in 2006 to work in Sale, where he continued his special interests in neurodevelopmental and behavioural paediatrics.

Dr Erasmus has a particular interest in looking after children with ADHD and Autism.