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Dr Katherine Van Schilfgaarde

Paediatrics Heidelberg

Dr Katherine Van Schilfgaarde

11 years of experience

8,993+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Katherine Van Schilfgaarde at a glance

Dr Katherine Van Schilfgaarde is a Paediatrics practitioner based in Heidelberg, Australia, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Heidelberg, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Katherine Van Schilfgaarde is a highly qualified children's doctor dedicated to providing exceptional medical care to infants, children, and adolescents. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of paediatric specialties, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive and compassionate care. Dr Van Schilfgaarde is committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where young patients feel comfortable and understood.
With a patient-centred approach, Dr Van Schilfgaarde takes the time to listen attentively to each child's needs and concerns. They believe in working collaboratively with families to develop personalised treatment plans that promote the best possible outcomes. Dr Van Schilfgaarde is passionate about staying at the forefront of paediatric medicine and utilises the latest evidence-based practices to deliver high-quality care.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Katherine Van Schilfgaarde

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, HEIDELBERG (AU)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Paediatrics
    Universidad de Navarra, HEIDELBERG (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Paediatrics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-629456 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatrics
#EB-270DDAE3 · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,295
Annual physical exam 99395 2,121
Vaccination administration 90471 1,033
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,438

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Katherine Van Schilfgaarde in consultation
IN OFFICE
Katherine Van Schilfgaarde with the team
WITH TEAM
Katherine Van Schilfgaarde at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 84s
Meet Katherine Van Schilfgaarde

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of Paediatrics across AU
    Katherine Van Schilfgaarde, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7333/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38369814 · cited by 127
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatrics
    Katherine Van Schilfgaarde, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2960/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34045509 · cited by 21

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Paediatrics European Annual Congress (Paediatrics) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Paediatrics National Society Meeting · HEIDELBERG · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Paediatrics — HEIDELBERG · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Paediatrics
  • Awareness When should you see a paediatrics?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · katherine.van.schilfgaarde@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Katherine Van Schilfgaarde's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Katherine Van Schilfgaarde treats, with the size of the national pool of Australia doctors offering the same care.

Paediatrics

Infant, child and adolescent health — growth, vaccinations, common childhood illnesses and developmental concerns.

Dr Katherine Van Schilfgaarde is one of 1,098 paediatrics doctors indexed in Australia. Browse paediatrics doctors in Australia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Heidelberg matters

Medical practice in Australia is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Australia medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Heidelberg carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Katherine Van Schilfgaarde specialise in?

    Katherine Van Schilfgaarde specialises in Paediatrics in HEIDELBERG, AU.

  • What conditions does Katherine Van Schilfgaarde treat?

    Katherine Van Schilfgaarde treats conditions within Paediatrics. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Katherine Van Schilfgaarde practise?

    Katherine Van Schilfgaarde practises in HEIDELBERG, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Katherine Van Schilfgaarde speaks English.

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