Pediatrics

Pediatrics in Madrid – Comprehensive and Specialized Care at Hospital Valdebebas

Medical Team led by Dr. Marta Carolina López Capapé

At Hospital Valdebebas, we provide children and adolescents with a comprehensive pediatric service that combines cutting-edge technology, specialized units, and a human, personalized approach.

Our team of pediatricians and subspecialists covers all areas of child health, from newborn care to adolescence, ensuring continuous, coordinated, and high-quality medical attention.

 

Child Health Programs and Preventive Care

• Routine pediatric check-ups at every stage of growth.

 

• Complete vaccination schedule.

 

• Preventive health programs and health promotion.

 

• Follow-up of premature and low-birth-weight infants.

 

Specialized Pediatric Units

• Gastroenterology: colic, intolerances, celiac disease, IBD, digestive endoscopy.

 

• Endocrinology: diabetes, obesity, short stature, puberty, thyroid and hormonal disorders.

 

• Pulmonology: asthma, bronchiolitis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, sleep apnea.

 

• Neurology: headaches, epilepsy, autism (ASD), ADHD, sleep disorders, neurophysiology and neuropsychology.

 

• Nephrology: kidney disease, urinary infections, pediatric hypertension.

 

• Hematology-Oncology: anemia, coagulation disorders, leukemia and pediatric tumors.

 

• Cardiology: congenital heart disease, arrhythmias, myocarditis.

 

• Genetics: rare disease diagnosis, genetic counseling, dysmorphology.

 

• Rheumatology: juvenile idiopathic arthritis, autoimmune diseases, joint ultrasound.

 

Adolescent Medicine Unit (ages 9–18)

• Monitoring of growth and pubertal development.

 

• Prevention of risks (addictions, digital health, risk behaviors).

 

• Guidance in mental health, nutrition, sleep, gynecology and sexuality.

 

• Management of acute and chronic conditions in transition to adulthood.

 

Hospital and Intensive Care

• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

 

• Continuous monitoring and advanced respiratory support.

 

• Post-surgical recovery and short-stay unit.

 

• Family-centered care with breastfeeding support and 24-hour parental access.

 

Family Support Programs

• Parent School: healthy eating, infant sleep.

 

• Workshops: basic CPR training for parents.

 

• Comprehensive care programs for children with Down syndrome.