About Us
Your Trusted
Allergy Specialist
At Southern Allergy, Dr Malavika Susarla combines professional expertise with genuine understanding of what families face when dealing with allergies. As a specialist GP allergist with five years of postgraduate training, she provides comprehensive, compassionate care that helps families navigate their allergy journey with confidence.
Our Mission
To provide comprehensive, compassionate allergy care that empowers families with clear answers and effective management strategies. We combine expert medical knowledge with genuine understanding of the challenges families face, ensuring every patient receives personalised care that addresses their unique needs and concerns.
Our Vision
To be the trusted allergy specialist for families across Victoria, creating a future where allergies no longer limit your family’s freedom. We envision confident parents equipped with the knowledge and tools to manage their children’s health, enabling families to live fully without fear of allergic reactions.
Our Story
Southern Allergy was born from the intersection of professional expertise and personal experience. Dr Malavika Susarla’s journey as a specialist GP allergist took on deeper meaning through navigating her own child’s food allergy and eczema challenges. This personal insight, combined with her extensive medical training and five years of postgraduate allergy specialisation, revealed the need for comprehensive, understanding care that addresses both the medical and emotional aspects of allergy management. Today, Southern Allergy stands as a testament to turning personal experience into professional purpose, providing families with the expert care and genuine empathy they deserve.
Meet Dr. Susarla
Dr Malavika Susarla is an Australian-trained Consultant General Practitioner with specialised expertise in paediatric and adult allergy medicine. With a background in ENT and five years of postgraduate allergy training, she brings comprehensive knowledge to complex allergy cases.
Dr Susarla holds a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery from James Cook University, Queensland, and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). She is also a member of ASCIA and EACCI, reflecting her commitment to staying current with international allergy research and best practices.
Southern Allergy represents the culmination of Dr Susarla’s professional expertise combined with her personal understanding of navigating childhood allergies and eczema. This unique perspective enables her to provide compassionate, comprehensive care that addresses both the medical and emotional aspects of allergy management for families.
Why
Choose Us
Expert care from a specialist GP allergist with comprehensive assessments, established specialist networks, and tailored solutions for your family’s unique allergy needs.RetryClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.
Complete Risk Assessment
Holistic allergy evaluations examining your entire health profile for comprehensive care.
All-Age Testing Available
Safe, accurate skin prick testing for babies, children, and adults alike.
Specialist Network Access
Direct links to immunologists and dermatologists for complex care coordination.
Immunotherapy Treatment
Desensitisation programmes to reduce your sensitivity to environmental allergens permanently.
Expert Eczema Care
Professional assessment and ongoing management for clearer, healthier skin outcomes.