Paediatrics in Madrid

Diagnosis, prevention and treatment of childhood illness, with humane, personalised and high-quality care.

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PAEDIATRICS

Your Paediatrician in Madrid

Dr. Alfonso Cañete leads the Paediatrics department, offering a specialised service with humane, professional care.

Focused on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of childhood illness, he offers a personalised relationship and direct, ongoing contact with parents to resolve questions quickly. He sees patients by scheduled or urgent appointment, and makes home visits when parents require it.

AREAS OF CARE

Areas of care in Paediatrics

General paediatrics and specific areas

Diagnosis, prevention and treatment of childhood illness.

Paediatric gastroenterology and nutrition

Studies, diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal conditions and nutritional disorders in childhood.

Promoting child health

Guidance on diet, nutrition and disease prevention at every stage of growth.

Home visits, 365 days a year

Home care from a specialist paediatrician for assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the child.

Childhood vaccination

Vaccination under the Official Schedule and specific vaccines for travel or special circumstances. Centre accredited by the Community of Madrid.

OUR TEAM

Paediatrics Specialist

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Dr. Alfonso Cañete

Head of Paediatrics · National Medicine Award 2023

Paediatrician with a leading academic and clinical career, recognised in 2023 with the National Medicine Award in the Paediatrics category.

He is Head of Paediatrics at Hospital Universitario Infanta Sofía (Madrid Health Service) and Associate Professor of Paediatrics at Universidad Europea de Madrid. He combines clinical practice with research, serving as investigator on clinical trials funded by the Ministry of Health’s Health Research Fund, and with university teaching.

Credentials

  • Degree in Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (Outstanding).
  • PhD in Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (Cum Laude, unanimous).
  • Specialist in Paediatrics via MIR residency, trained at Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid.
  • Special Paediatrics Award, Royal National Academy of Medicine.
  • Advanced Diploma in Clinical Research Methodology, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.
  • Master’s in Medical Direction and Clinical Management, National School of Health.
  • PADE Master’s and Senior Management in Healthcare Institutions, IESE Business School (Universidad de Navarra).

Areas of interest

General paediatricsPaediatric gastroenterologyPaediatric nutritionResearch and teaching
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