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Diagnosis, prevention and treatment of childhood illness, with humane, personalised and high-quality care.<\/h4>\n

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Your Paediatrician in Madrid<\/h2>\n

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Dr. Alfonso Ca\u00f1ete leads the Paediatrics department, offering a specialised service with humane, professional care.<\/p>\n

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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. Dr. Ca\u00f1ete sees patients by scheduled or urgent appointment, and makes home visits when parents require it.<\/p>\n

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Areas of care in Paediatrics<\/h2>\n

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General paediatrics, from birth to adolescence<\/h2>\n

Regular check-ups, growth and development monitoring, and diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

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Paediatric gastroenterology and nutrition<\/h2>\n

SEGHNP-accredited care for digestive and nutritional disorders, with dietary guidance at every stage of growth.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

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Official vaccination centre<\/h2>\n

Every vaccine in the Community of Madrid official schedule, plus specific vaccines for travel or special circumstances.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

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Home paediatric care, 365 days<\/h2>\n

Home visits across Madrid and the surrounding area, available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Care in Spanish and English.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

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Paediatrics Specialist<\/h2>\n

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Dr. Alfonso Ca\u00f1ete D\u00edaz<\/h3>\n

Head of Paediatrics \u00b7 National Medicine Award 2023<\/p>\n

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Paediatrician with more than 30 years of experience, specialising in general paediatrics and in paediatric gastroenterology and nutrition. National Medicine Award 2023 in the Paediatrics category.<\/p>\n

Dr. Ca\u00f1ete trained in paediatrics at Hospital La Paz in Madrid and completed further training in Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition at Boston Children\u2019s Hospital, Harvard University. On returning to Spain, Dr. Ca\u00f1ete served for five years as Head of Paediatrics at Hospital San Rafael in Madrid, and later as Managing Director of Primary Care Area Six, Hospital Central de la Cruz Roja and Hospital Pr\u00edncipe de Asturias in Alcal\u00e1 de Henares.<\/p>\n

For the past fifteen years, Dr. Ca\u00f1ete has been Head of Paediatrics at Hospital Universitario Infanta Sof\u00eda in San Sebasti\u00e1n de los Reyes, and is Professor of Paediatrics at Universidad Europea de Madrid. Published work includes book chapters, articles in national and international journals, and a patented medical invention.<\/p>\n

Consultations are available in Spanish and English, with home paediatric visits across Madrid and the surrounding area.<\/p>\n

Credentials<\/h4>\n
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  • \u2713<\/span>PhD in Medicine, Universidad Aut\u00f3noma de Madrid (Cum Laude).<\/li>\n
  • \u2713<\/span>Specialist in Paediatrics via MIR residency, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid.<\/li>\n
  • \u2713<\/span>Training in Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Boston Children\u2019s Hospital (Harvard University), USA.<\/li>\n
  • \u2713<\/span>Specialist in Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, accredited by SEGHNP.<\/li>\n
  • \u2713<\/span>Head of Paediatrics, Hospital Universitario Infanta Sof\u00eda.<\/li>\n
  • \u2713<\/span>Professor of Paediatrics, Universidad Europea de Madrid.<\/li>\n
  • \u2713<\/span>National Medicine Award \u2013 Paediatrics 2023, Special National Award of the Royal National Academy of Medicine, and Caja Madrid National Award.<\/li>\n
  • \u2713<\/span>Master\u2019s degrees in healthcare leadership and management: IESE (Universidad de Navarra), Universitat Pompeu Fabra, National School of Health and Universidad de Alcal\u00e1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Areas of interest<\/p>\n

    Paediatric gastroenterology<\/span>Paediatric nutrition<\/span>Home paediatric care<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Need a Paediatrics consultation?<\/h2>\n

    Write to us and our team will help you arrange your appointment.<\/p>\n

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