Raphaela itzikowitz
About:
Dr. Itzikowitz is a compassionate and highly experienced Specialist Paediatrician, supporting children of all ages and needs. She has a gained invaluable experience in General Paediatrics, Acute Care and Neurodevelopment over the past ten years at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital in various roles. She still remains affiliated with the Department of Neurodevelopment and has a special interest in neurodivergence.
As Chief Medical Specialist at three LSEN schools in the Cape Metropole, she brings a deep understanding of children's academic, social, and psychological needs outside of the hospital setting.
Dr. Itzikowitz is also active in clinical research, having worked on the NeuroDev SA study, and various projects at REACH and the NICD. She has a special interest in MedTech and AI, and is the founder of Full Spectrum, a global digital tool for neurodivergent families. She is pursuing a Masters in Public Health focused on Autism diagnostic tools in South Africa.
In her previous role as Senior Lecturer at the University of Cape Town's Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, she has shown dedication to and investment in medical education and the future of children.
Most importantly, Dr Itzikowitz is a mom of three children, who inspire, humble and teach her every day.
Qualifications:
MBBCh - University of the Witwatersrand
FCPAED - Fellow of the College of Paediatricians of South Africa
Masters of Medicine in Paediatrics - University of Cape Town
Master of Public Health in Epidemiology - University of Cape Town (pursuing)
PALS / NALS / ACLS
ADOS-2 - Department of Child and Adolescant Psychiatry, UCT
Neurodev Study - in collaboration with the Broad Institute at MIT, Kemri and Welcome Trusts (previous)
Senior Lecturer in Paediatrics - University of Cape Town (previous)
Full Spectrum - founder and CEO