Consuelo Corazon Cagande, MD, DFAPA, DFAACAP: Leading the Charge in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Balancing Clinical Excellence with Visionary Academic Leadership

Dr. Consuelo Corazon Cagande is revolutionizing the field of child and adolescent psychiatry through her unparalleled clinical expertise and dedication to academic leadership. As the Director and Chief of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Zucker Hillside Hospital and CAP Fellowship Training Director at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Dr. Cagande is committed to enhancing access to care, preventative strategies, and early intervention for young patients.

Her influence extends beyond her clinical roles; Dr. Cagande is also a Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at the prestigious Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Her leadership as Co-Chair of the Women in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Committee of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry underscores her commitment to fostering the next generation of psychiatric professionals while advocating for women in the field.

Educated in the Philippines, Dr. Cagande earned her Medical Degree from Cebu Institute of Medicine in 1996. She further honed her expertise during her general psychiatry residency at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School/Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey. She completed her child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at The Johns Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.

Board-certified in general and child and adolescent psychiatry, Dr. Cagande’s accolades include her status as a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (DFAPA) and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (DFAACAP).

Recognized for her contributions to the field, Dr. Cagande has received numerous accolades, including being named one of Philadelphia Magazine’s Top Doctors in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in 2022 and earning multiple Top Doc Awards from South Jersey Magazine. Her commitment to advancing mental health care is evident in her tireless efforts to improve clinical practices and access to services for children and adolescents.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Dr. Cagande is a devoted wife to an anesthesiologist and a proud mother of two bright, talented, and adventurous daughters. Her holistic approach to mental health and her commitment to family make her a respected and influential figure in the field today.

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