

Dr. Consuelo Corazon Cagande, MD, DFAPA, DFAACAP
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
3401 Civic Center Blvd Philadelphia PA, 19104
About
Dr. Consuelo Corazon Cagande is a nationally recognized leader in child and adolescent psychiatry, currently serving as Division Chief of Community Care and Wellness at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. With a focus on early intervention, trauma, anxiety, and integrated care, she works to expand access to mental health services for youth and families. Dr. Cagande is deeply involved in mentorship, medical education, and community psychiatry, and is known for her compassionate, culturally informed approach. A Gold Humanism Society awardee, she also holds leadership roles in national psychiatric organizations and contributes to research, publications, and international presentations.
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Education and Training
Cebu Institute of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
Board-certified in general and child and adolescent psychiatry
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineFaculty Titles & Positions
- Director and Chief of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Zucker Hillside Hospital - Present
- CAP Fellowship Training Director Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell - Present
- Professor of Clinical Psychiatry Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania - Present
- Associate Professor of Psychiatry Cooper Medical School of Rowan University -
- Co-Chair of the Women American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry -
Awards
- Top Doctors in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2022 Philadelphia Magazine
- Top Doc Award Year South Jersey Magazine
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Psychosis
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Adjustment Disorder
- Schizophrenia
Professional Memberships
- Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Fellowships
- Johns Hopkins University Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 2006
Internships
- UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Residency in Psychiatry, Camden, NJ
Fellowships
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship 2004 - 2006
Professional Society Memberships
- AADPRT, Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Articles and Publications
- Experienced Director Of Training in Psychiatry with a demonstrated history of working and leading in the hospital & community, improving access to care, preventative care and early intervention. Skilled in Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry, Healthcare Management, mentorship, medical education, Psychotherapy and Psychopharmacology. Gold Humanism Society member and Awardee. Graduated from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School/Cooper Univ Hospital Psychiatry Residency and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship.Co-Chair, AACAP Women in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Committee
- From Training to Practice: Innovative Pathways for International Medical Graduates to Assist with Workforce Shortages. Raman Marwaha, Shambhavi Chandraiah, Narpinder Malhi, Asif Khan, Consuelo Cagand
- Preparing Trainees for Public Health Advocacy Through Community Partnerships. C Paula Lewis-de Los Angeles, Consuelo Cagande, Yvorn Aswad, Aateqa Ismail, Katrina Fletcher, Jeffrey Hunt
- Widening Racial Disparities During COVID-19 Telemedicine Transition: A Study of Child Mental Health Services at Two Large Children's Hospitals. J Corey Williams, Molly Ball, Nora Roscoe, Rebekah J Ho
- Responding to Recommended Changes to the 2020-2021 Residency Recruitment Process From a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Perspective. L Tamara Wilson, Lindsay Milliken, Consuelo Cagande, Colin Stewar
What do you attribute your success to?
- Her mentors and training. She also attributes her success to her mother who is also a physician.
Dr. Consuelo Corazon Cagande, MD, DFAPA, DFAACAP's Practice location
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra, Cohen's Children’s Medical Center/Northwell Health
3401 Civic Center Blvd -Philadelphia, PA 19104Get Direction
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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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