Kattia Camacho Badilla
"I believe in kids. I also believe that each of us has an adult responsibility to secure the future of our children. As a pediatrician I help to contribute to that future as I do that not only with my own kids but with the ones that seek my help and intervention."
Procedures (2)
Medical conditions (1)
General Info
About me
During my medical studies, I had the opportunity to rotate at the Children’s Hospital in San Jose and I immediately knew that as a pediatrician I could make a difference. Children, as patients, are very transparent. They show their appreciation with smiles while only demanding love and attention from me as their doctor. Although a small amount of time compared to the expanse of a lifetime, what I like the most about my job is feeling that the time I spend with my patients will help ensure proper and positive development.
Languages
English, Español
Education
Degrees
- Master's Degree in Epidemiology. Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica (UNA). March 2013
- Pediatric Infectology. Universidad de Costa Rica. January 2009
- Specialty in Pediatrics. Universidad de Costa Rica. January 2007
- Doctor and Surgery. Universidad Autónoma de Centro América - Escuela Autónoma de Ciencias Medicas. San José. January 2001
Fellowships
Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
Professional
Licenses
Physicians and Surgeons College of Costa Rica cod. MED6596Active
Medic and Surgeon - Costa Rica
Affiliations
- Costa Rican Association of Pediatrics
Positions
- Pediatric Infectious Disease Attending at Pediatric Infectious Disease Department, National Children’s Hospital, Costa Rica
- Head of Residents in Pediatrics at National Children's Hospital, Costa Rica. 2005-2006.
- Clinical Research Coordinator at Pediatric Infectious Disease Department, National Children’s Hospital - University of Costa Rica. 2003-2004.
Publications
- Camacho-Badilla K, Canas-Coto A, Soriano-Fallas A, Avila-Agüero ML. Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease in pediatric population: a case report and a review of literature] Gac Med Mex. 2005 Jan-Feb; 141(1): 53-6.
- Ulloa-Gutierrez R, Acon-Rojas F, Camacho-Badilla K, Soriano-Fallas A. Pustular rash in Kawasaki Syndrome. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2007 Dec; 26(12): 1163-65
- Camacho-Badilla K, Mendez I, Soriano-Fallas A, Ulloa-Gutierrez R, Avila Aguero M. Postvaricella Cerebellar Ataxia in Children in Costa Rica. An Pediatr ( Barc) 2008;68(1) 49-53
- Ulloa-Gutierrez R, Soriano-Fallas A, Camacho-Badilla K. Tetravalent meningococal vaccination in infants. Expert Review of Vaccines. 2008; 7(3): 299-302
- Ulloa-Gutierrez R, Soriano-Fallas A, Camacho-Badilla K, Arguedas A. 48th ICAAC/46th IDSA Annual Meeting: a pediatric perspective. Expert Rev Vaccines. 2009 Feb;8(2): 143-7
- Ritz N, Tebruegge M, Camacho-Badilla K, Haeusler GM, Connell TG, Curtis N. To TST or not to TST: Is tuberculin skin testing necessary before BCG immunisation in children? Vaccine. 2011 Dec 7.
- Badilla-Umaña J, Avila- Agüero ML, Canas- Coto A, Camacho-Badilla K, Sell-Marucco E, Sell-Salazar F. Neurocysticercosis in Costa Rican children: clinical experience and the importance of epidemiological surveillance Rev Neurol. 2004 Sep 16-30; 39(6): 590-2