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CalatafimiMed Kids Care – Paediatrics and child health in Palermo
The CalatafimiMed family grows with CalatafimiMed Kids Care, the new paediatric area designed to accompany children and teenagers as they grow, offering timely, personalised, high quality care.
The centre was created to give families in Palermo a safe, ongoing point of reference for their children’s health, in a modern, welcoming environment attentive to the needs of both children and parents.
Our paediatrician: Dr Mario Tumminello
At the heart of CalatafimiMed Kids Care is Dr Mario Tumminello, a paediatrician in Palermo with long experience in the management and prevention of the main childhood conditions.
Dr Tumminello’s approach is based on:
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Empathy and listening: every child and every family is welcomed with care and respect.
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Prevention and continuity of care: regular check-ups, growth monitoring and support for parents at every stage of development.
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Constant updating: the latest paediatric guidelines and modern diagnostic tools such as paediatric clinical ultrasound.
Services offered by CalatafimiMed Kids Care
Our paediatric clinic offers a wide range of medical services for children and teenagers:
🔹 Paediatric visits
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Check-ups for newborns, children and teenagers
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First newborn visits
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Regular check-ups to monitor growth and physical and psychological development
🔹 Paediatric clinical ultrasound
Dr Tumminello performs clinical ultrasound scans to diagnose and assess common childhood problems such as reflux, colic, abdominal or musculoskeletal conditions.
🔹 Minor paediatric emergencies
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Fever, cough, ear infections, sore throat, gastrointestinal problems
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Skin reactions, minor injuries, tummy ache
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Non-urgent (“white code”) conditions managed safely, avoiding the wait in A&E
🔹 Prevention and family support
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Advice on vaccinations and the vaccination schedule
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Support with breastfeeding and feeding in the first months
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Health education and advice on sleep, nutrition and the child’s wellbeing
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Advice for parents on growth, development and behaviour
🔹 Multidisciplinary care
Thanks to the other CalatafimiMed specialists (ENT, speech therapy, child psychology, nutrition, paediatric physiotherapy), children can be followed in a complete and coordinated way.
Why choose CalatafimiMed Kids Care
Choosing our paediatric clinic means you can count on:
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Quick visits without long waits
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Child-friendly, colourful and welcoming spaces
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Advanced technology for an accurate diagnosis
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Medical and nursing staff specialised in paediatrics
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Continuous care, including regular check-ups and follow-up
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*Waiting times refer to working days and to the first available specialist.
CalatafimiMed is in Palermo and is open from Monday to Saturday. For any further information you can contact the centre here.