Paediatric orthopaedics
Dr. Raquel Rocha Afonso
Orthopaedic surgeon dedicated to paediatric orthopaedics and trauma, with fellowships in Toulouse, Barcelona and Leiden.
At a glance
- Specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology
- Units: Paediatric Orthopaedic Unit
- Where to see: Hospital Universitari Quirónsalud Badalona (C/ Seu d’Urgell 77, Badalona)
- Team: Samitier Sports, the orthopaedic surgery and traumatology team led by Dr. Gonzalo Samitier.
Background and training
- Integrated Master’s in Medicine, University of Minho (Portugal, 2015).
- Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology residency (Hospital de Baza, Spain, 2017-2023).
- Fellowship at Hôpital des Enfants, Toulouse University Hospital (2022-2023).
- Training stays at HM Nens, Vall d’Hebron, Centro Médico Teknon and Hospital de Sant Pau (Barcelona), and Leiden University Medical Center and Princess Máxima Center (Netherlands).
- At Hospital Universitari Quirónsalud Badalona since 2024.
Areas of focus
- Paediatric orthopaedics and trauma.
- Knee injuries in children and adolescents.
- Paediatric foot conditions.
Research and teaching
- Publication of the Portuguese adaptation of the Pedi-IKDC score (Acta Médica Portuguesa, 2023).
- FESSH Travel Award (2021) and clinical case awards at orthopaedic congresses.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Dr. Rocha see patients?
Hospital Universitari Quirónsalud Badalona (C/ Seu d’Urgell 77, Badalona)
What does Dr. Rocha treat?
Paediatric orthopaedics and trauma; Knee injuries in children and adolescents; Paediatric foot conditions.
How can I book with Dr. Rocha?
Use the “Make an appointment” button on this page or WhatsApp +34 650 58 32 08.