Dr. Zarife Josefina Daoud Perez

Specialities: Paediatric Infectious Disease
Paediatrics
Languages: English, Spanish

General Paediatrics
Infectious diseases including severe infections, meningitis, bone and joint infections, urinary tract infections, ENT, lymphadenitis, skin, congenital and recurrent infections, fever of unknown origin, Pfapa syndrome and Kawasaki disease
Recurrent infections
Infectious issues relating to travel and immigration
Respiratory disorders in children including asthma, recurrent wheezing, cough induced by exercise, allergy, bronchiolitis, croup, pneumonia, and tuberculosis
Vaccination (well-child, immune-compromised, and travel scheme)
Child development

Nationality: Spanish
Summary: Dr. Zarife Perez is a highly experienced Consultant Paediatrician with over 15 years of international expertise in General Paediatrics, Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Paediatric Pulmonology.

She provides comprehensive, evidence-based care for infants, children, and adolescents, with particular focus on respiratory diseases, severe infections, preventive medicine and immunisation strategies. Her clinical practice is rooted in international standards gained through training and professional experience in Spain, the United Kingdom and Venezuela.
Dr. Zarife is deeply committed to antimicrobial stewardship and the optimisation of antibiotic prescribing, ensuring effective treatment while reducing unnecessary exposure and combating antibiotic resistance.

Beyond clinical care, she is actively involved in medical education and academic development. She teaches medical students, mentors paediatric residents, and contributes to structured training programs, bedside teaching and clinical skills development. Her dedication to education reflects her belief that advancing paediatric care requires both excellent clinicians and strong future leaders.

She also participates in scientific initiatives and quality improvement projects, contributing to research, guideline implementation and performance optimisation within paediatric services. Her academic engagement ensures her practice remains aligned with the latest international evidence and evolving standards of care.

Recognised for her leadership, teamwork and commitment to excellence, Dr. Zarife combines clinical expertise with compassionate, family-centred care.

: MBBS, MSc, FEBP
Credentials: Fellow of the European Board of Paediatrics
Paediatric Infectious Diseases, Clinico San Carlos Hospital in Madrid, Universidad Complutense de Madrid and in St Mary´s Hospital in London, NHS
Paediatric Pulmonologist, Clinico San Carlos Hospital in Madrid, Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Postgraduate Degree in General Paediatrics, Clinico San Carlos Hospital in Madrid, Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Bachelor of Medicine at Universidad Central de Venezuela
Memberships: European Board of Paediatrics
Spanish Society of Paediatrics Infectious Diseases
Spanish Society of Paediatrics
Spanish Society of Primary Care in Paediatrics