Dr. Consuelo Corazon Cagande, MD, DFAPA, DFAACAP
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
3 Cooper Plz Suite 307 Camden NJ, 08103About
Dr. Consuelo Cagande is a psychiatrist practicing in Camden, NJ. Dr. Cagande is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Cagande diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Cagande may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Cagande treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Cebu Institute of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
Board-certified in general and child and adolescent psychiatry
Provider Details
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
- The Johns Hopkins University Hospital child and adolescent psychiatry
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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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