Dr. Dávid Horváth has experience as both a general pediatrician and a pediatric gastroenterologist, having trained in various settings. He has worked in both general and specialized care, including regional hospitals and a dedicated pediatric center. He completed his pediatric gastroenterology specialization and currently divides his time among hospital-based practice, private outpatient care, and PhD research focused on pediatric inflammatory bowel disease. He is committed to providing evidence-based, compassionate care tailored to each child’s needs.

Dr. Dávid Horváth is a native Hungarian speaker, is fluent in English, and also speaks Italian.

Professional experience:

• Pediatrician, Pediatric Gastroenterologist, FirstMed Budapest, from April 2025
• Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Hungarian Reformed Church, Bethesda Children’s Hospital, Budapest, since 2020

Providing outpatient and inpatient pediatric gastroenterology care in the department, treating approximately 100 children with IBD and various abdominal complaints, serving a larger region of 330,000 inhabitants.

• Pediatrician, pediatric gastroenterologist trainee, Hungarian Reformed Church, Bethesda Children’s Hospital, Budapest, 2020-2022

Worked in the pediatrics department, treating children over 1 year old in tertiary care.

• Pediatrician, general practice, Verőce-Szokolya (regional practice in Pest County), 2020-2022

Provided pediatric care for nurseries, kindergartens, and schools in local villages.

• Pediatrician trainee, Szent Margit Hospital, Budapest, 2017-2019

Participated in inpatient and outpatient care, primarily focusing on infant neurorehabilitation.

• Pediatrician trainee, Jávorszki Ödön Hospital, Vác, 2013- 2017

At this regional hospital with a pediatrics department and a delivery room, he participated in general inpatient care for children with general clinical conditions and in care for newborns in the delivery room.

Education and qualifications:

• From 2024.09. PhD studies, topic: The Role of Psychological Interventions in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• 2022 Board Examination in Pediatric Gastroenterology
• 2019 Board Examination in Pediatrics
• 2013 University of Pécs, Medical Doctor, “cum laude”

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family. He has two young children. He also enjoys riding his bicycle and is a home barista.

Schedule an appointment with Dr. Dávid Horváth if your child has any health issues, especially stomach problems, or simply to ensure your child’s growth and development are on track and that they are up to date with vaccinations.