Vertrouwensscore 8/100
Dr. Tafadzwa Makaya
Kindergeneeskunde · Headington
👤 10 jaar ervaring
7,497+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken
Over
Dr Taffy Makaya is a Senior Consultant in Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes and Clinical Lead for Paediatric and Transition Endocrinology at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. She also practises at Nuffield Health Oxford Hospital. She trained in paediatrics and endocrinology at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, where she developed specialist expertise in managing complex endocrine disorders in children and adolescents.
Her clinical interests cover a wide range of conditions, including early and delayed puberty, tall and short stature, adrenal disorders, thyroid disease, polycystic ovary syndrome, vitamin D deficiency, osteopenia, Turner syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome, and type 2 diabetes. She also has a focus on weight management support and paediatric endocrine medicines.
Alongside her clinical work, Dr Makaya contributes extensively to teaching and research. She is an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Oxford, delivering education to undergraduate and postgraduate students, and she supervises trainees as a Clinical and Educational Supervisor. She has authored multiple publications in leading peer-reviewed journals and regularly presents at national and international conferences. She is also an experienced medico-legal expert and appraiser.
Dr Makaya has held senior leadership roles within the NHS, including Clinical Lead for Paediatric Diabetes and Lead for the Freedom to Speak Up service, where she advanced open communication and patient-centred service development. Her leadership has supported award-winning teams and driven the implementation of service improvements in paediatric endocrinology.
Outside her clinical and academic commitments, she supports mental health causes and serves as Vice Chair of Oxfordshire Mind.
She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH) and a member of the British Society of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes (BSPED) and the European Society of Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE).
Her clinical interests cover a wide range of conditions, including early and delayed puberty, tall and short stature, adrenal disorders, thyroid disease, polycystic ovary syndrome, vitamin D deficiency, osteopenia, Turner syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome, and type 2 diabetes. She also has a focus on weight management support and paediatric endocrine medicines.
Alongside her clinical work, Dr Makaya contributes extensively to teaching and research. She is an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Oxford, delivering education to undergraduate and postgraduate students, and she supervises trainees as a Clinical and Educational Supervisor. She has authored multiple publications in leading peer-reviewed journals and regularly presents at national and international conferences. She is also an experienced medico-legal expert and appraiser.
Dr Makaya has held senior leadership roles within the NHS, including Clinical Lead for Paediatric Diabetes and Lead for the Freedom to Speak Up service, where she advanced open communication and patient-centred service development. Her leadership has supported award-winning teams and driven the implementation of service improvements in paediatric endocrinology.
Outside her clinical and academic commitments, she supports mental health causes and serves as Vice Chair of Oxfordshire Mind.
She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH) and a member of the British Society of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes (BSPED) and the European Society of Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE).
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr. Tafadzwa Makaya
Opleiding & training
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2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2012–2016 Residency · Kindergeneeskunde
Carrière & aanstellingen
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2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
Vergunningen & verzekering
Medische licenties
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Boardcertificeringen
European Board of Kindergeneeskunde
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering:
Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file
Uitgevoerde procedures
| Procedure | Code | Levenslang aantal |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,145 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,175 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 543 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,464 |
Diensten & prijzen
| Dienst | Duur | Modaliteit | Prijs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 30 min | in_clinic | 810.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 540.00 EUR |
Praktijk, team & in praktijk
Video's
Onderzoek & publicaties
h-index: 11 · i10: 7
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Validation of clinical scoring in Kindergeneeskunde
DOI: 10.1768/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38994930 · geciteerd door 137
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Long-term follow-up of Kindergeneeskunde across GB
DOI: 10.9650/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38208680 · geciteerd door 179
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Validation of clinical scoring in Kindergeneeskunde
DOI: 10.9348/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35998846 · geciteerd door 125
Uitgenodigde lezingen
- Practical updates in Kindergeneeskunde European Annual Congress (Kindergeneeskunde) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Kindergeneeskunde National Society Meeting · Headington · 2023 · oral abstract
Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen
Onderscheidingen
- 🏆 Top-rated Kindergeneeskunde — Headington · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Lidmaatschappen
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2017
- national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2017
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2017
Artikelen van deze arts
- Patient education Patient guide to Kindergeneeskunde
- Awareness When should you see a kindergeneeskunde?
Voor internationale patiënten
- Coördinator
- Patient liaison · tafadzwa.makaya@euroclinics.example
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★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Geverifieerd Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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