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Growth and development
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Hi! I studied Biology and Medicine in Lisbon, and I work as an Intensive Care pediatrician in Geneva since 2023. I'm passionate about acute medical care and I have a special interest in projects aiming to improve the delivery of high-quality care to children everywhere. I love the mountains and the ocean, and I enjoy being out in the nature, surfing and snowboarding as much as possible in my free time.
General Pediatrics
Dr. Mafalda Castelão
Hi! I'm a general pediatrician since 2011, with experience in acute and general care. In my daily life, I monitor healthy children, focusing on routine issues, as well as observing children with acute illness. In my spare time, I love watching football and traveling with my husband and son, getting involved with different cultures and experiencing new cuisines.
General Pediatrics
Dr. Ana Fernandes
Hi! I'm a general pediatrician with a special interest in child sleep medicine, breastfeeding support, and travel medicine. I'm passionate about helping parents navigate their child's health and growth, and I love to connect with families through personalized care. Outside of work I enjoy traveling, painting and practicing yoga.
General Pediatrics | Child Sleep | Breastfeeding support | Travel Medicine
Dr. Inês Marques Carneiro
Hi! I am a pediatrician and work in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Lisbon. I also work in General Pediatrics in a private hospital. In my spare time, I follow several sports, particularly those in which Benfica is involved. I really enjoy spending time with my family and traveling to new places.
General Pediatrics | Pediatric Intensive Care
Dr. Miguel Paiva Pereira
Hi! I'm a general pediatrician since 2019 with a focus on pediatric infectious diseases, working in a pediatric hospital where I provide both acute and long-term care. Additionally, I am dedicated to promoting health in school settings, emphasizing the importance of creating environments that support children's well-being and healthy development. Outside of work, I am a proud mother of three, which provides me with valuable firsthand insight into the joys and challenges of childhood, enriching my practice as a pediatrician.
General Pediatrics | Infectious diseases
Dr. Rita Valsassina
Hi! I'm a pediatrician since 2017 and I've specialized my practice in General Pediatrics with a special interest in respiratory diseases. I am a member of the board of the Portuguese Pediatric Society and a professor at Católica Medical School, where I am responsible for the teaching of doctor-patient communication. I enjoy music, cinema and traveling with my wife, young daughter and energic dog.
General Pediatrics | Respiratory diseases
Dr. Rodrigo Sousa
Hi! I'm a pediatrician since 2011 with special interest in childhood diabetes and obesity. I have experience in acute and general care, both in hospital and outpatient settings. In my private practice I oversee routine pediatric follow-ups, focusing on growth, development and preventive care. Outside of work, I'm an avid traveler, having explored over 30 countries with my husband, embracing different cultures and cuisines along the way. Together we love cooking and exploring the different cuisines of the world.
General Pediatrics | Diabetes | Child Obesity
Dr. Sofia Fernandes
Hello! I'm a pediatrician since 2016 with experience working in various hospitals. I have a strong passion for General Pediatrics and Emergency, embracing a holistic approach to child care. Practical and driven, I enjoy traveling with my family, seeking out new challenges and playing with my energic two sons.
General Pediatrics | Pediatric Emergency Care
Dr. Ricardo Monteiro
Hi! I am a pediatrician since 2010 and subespecialized in Pediatric Intensive Care since 2015. Nowadays I coordinate and work diary in Pediatric Emergency Care. I am a professor at Católica Medical School, where I am responsible for the teaching of Clinical Skills in the Skillslab. I enjoy photography, love travelling but in the present what I actually love more is spending time with my husband and my son.
General Pediatrics | Pediatric Emergency Care
Dr. Joana Rios
