Dr. Zsófia Dános

Dr. Zsófia Dános is a pediatrician at FirstMed in Budapest with over 10 years of experience. Before joining FirstMed, she worked in London for nearly eight years, practicing evidence-based medicine. Dr. Dános approaches pediatric care holistically, viewing the child as a whole rather than focusing solely on specific issues. She makes decisions and tailors treatments according to the latest clinical guidelines. In addition to providing general pediatric care at FirstMed, she works as a pediatric sleep consultant.

Professional experience:

From 2024 – FirstMed Budapest, Pediatrician

At FirstMed, Dr. Dános offers comprehensive pediatric care for children, addressing their health needs from birth to adolescence. Her services include well-child exams, vaccinations, developmental screenings, and the management of both acute and chronic conditions. Focused on creating a nurturing environment, she collaborates with children and their families to promote healthy lifestyles and ensure optimal growth and development at every stage of life.

From 2024 – Maternity Clinic, Budapest, Consultant pediatrician

She provides medical care for newborns at this private hospital, including attending deliveries, performing newborn checks, and stabilizing and managing sick infants during emergencies.

2021-2023 St. George’s Hospital NHS Trust London, Pediatric registrar

At a tertiary center for pediatric care featuring five inpatient wards and various outpatient clinics, she managed patients in the wards and the pediatric emergency unit while covering the daycare acute unit.

2021-2023 St. Helier Hospital London, Pediatric Registrar

At this general district hospital, she looked after the ward patients and provided care in the pediatric emergency unit.

2020-2021 St. George’s University London, Infection and Immunity Research Institute, Clinical Research Fellow

She led and participated in pediatric vaccine studies, including COVID-19 trials. Her duties involved participant recruitment and screening, managing vaccine clinics, assessing adverse events, and handling ethical submissions, study amendments, data analysis, and publications.

2019-2020: Pediatric locum work at various hospitals in London
2017-2018 Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Trust London, Paediatric fellow

Dr. Dános provided emergency care for various cases, including minor injuries, surgical emergencies, and trauma. She worked across several departments, including gastroenterology, surgery, and pediatric care. The gastroenterology department addresses complex conditions such as intestinal failure, motility disorders, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and reflux.

2016-2017 Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust London, Neonatal fellow

She worked on a secondary and tertiary neonatal intensive care unit, at a postnatal ward, and covered deliveries on the labour ward.

2012-2016 Heim Pál Children’s Hospital Budapest, Paediatric trainee in the Hungarian paediatric training program

Professional training:

Present: GMC full registration with license to practice and entry on the Specialist Register in the UK
2022-2023 Pediatric sleep consultant training
2022 Safeguarding Children Level 3
2019 European Paediatric Advanced Life Support
2019 MRCPCH Part II (AKP)
2018 MRCPCH Part I (FOP, TAS)
2016 Newborn Life Support Course

Education and qualifications:

2023 Certified pediatric sleep consultant, London
2020 General pediatric speciality exam, Budapest
2008-2012 Semmelweis University of Medicine, Budapest, General Medical Diploma
2005-2008 Medical University of Pécs, Faculty of Medicine

She emphasizes promoting a healthy lifestyle in her free time and enjoys yoga and ballet.

Schedule an appointment with Dr. Zsófia Dános for a pediatric checkup to ensure your child’s growth and development are on track, receive necessary vaccinations, and address any health concerns in a timely manner.