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Paediatrics

Dr. Catherine L. Alcober

Head of Paediatrics

Paediatrician

Professional Overview

Dr. Catherine Alcober is a paediatrician and general practitioner with more than 20 years of experience in paediatrics, emergency medicine, and occupational health. She has served in both hospital and international medical settings, caring for diverse patient populations in the Philippines, the Pacific Islands, and Africa.
She previously worked as a Paediatric Hospitalist at Cavite East Asia Medical Centre and as a Medical Specialist in Paediatrics at Taguig City General Hospital. She has also served with International SOS as an Emergency Physician in Madagascar and as a Medical Officer in Nauru, delivering care in multicultural and high-pressure environments.
Dr. Alcober’s clinical background includes paediatric intensive care, emergency stabilization, neonatal resuscitation, infectious disease management, and occupational health. She has overseen medical evacuations, provided company-based healthcare, and participated in major public health initiatives such as measles outbreak prevention campaigns in the Philippines.

Areas of Expertise

• Paediatrics (outpatient, emergency, ward, ICU, neonatal ICU)
• Emergency & Critical Care Medicine
• Occupational & Corporate Health
• Medical Evacuation & Repatriation
• Infectious & Tropical Diseases
• Minor Surgery & Procedural Skills

More Details

Certifications & Skills
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
• OSHA-Based Occupational Health & Safety Training

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