Dr. Alexandra PalagaPediatric Specialist
Dr. Alexandra Palaga is a dedicated pediatric specialist physician, with a deep commitment to promoting children’s health through clinical excellence and academic research. She has extensive experience as a clinical collaborator with Medlife and provides specialist guidance to families worldwide through Medic Chat.Clinical expertise and experience
With a career built on rigorous training in some of the most prestigious institutions in Romania, Dr. Alexandra Palaga has extensive experience in:
Pediatric emergencies: gained during residency at the “Sf. Ioan” Pediatric Emergency Clinical Hospital in Galați and the “Sf. Ioan” Emergency Clinical Hospital in Bucharest.
Specialized management: clinical activity and emergency admissions, giving her a thorough understanding of acute pediatric conditions.
Multidisciplinary approach: at the beginning of her career she also gained experience in Obstetrics-Gynecology at Elias University Emergency Hospital, contributing to a holistic perspective on mother and child health.
Research and specializations
Dr. Alexandra Palaga is recognized in pediatric research, especially in the field of gastroenterology and nutrition. Her contributions include:
Expert in celiac disease: she worked as a research investigator and analyst within the Celiac Disease Management Center at the “Alessandrescu-Rusescu” National Institute for Mother and Child Health.
International contributor: frequent speaker and presenter at international forums, including ESPGHAN (European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition) and the European Academy of Paediatrics Societies.
Published researcher: her work on the impact of nutritional strategies and gluten-free diets on children’s quality of life has been published in prestigious journals such as Frontiers in Pediatrics.
Education and professional affiliations
Medical degree: “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest.
Specialist certification: Pediatric specialist physician certified by the Ministry of Health of Romania.
Affiliations: ESPGHAN trainee member and active member of the Romanian College of Physicians.
Continuing education: Dr. Palaga holds advanced certifications in pediatric nutrition, detection of pediatric malnutrition, and hereditary metabolic disorders.
Dr. Palaga combines clinical skills with an empathetic, science-based approach to ensure each young patient the highest standards of care.