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Dr. Tafadzwa Makaya

Paediatrics Headington

Dr. Tafadzwa Makaya

10 years of experience

7,497+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Tafadzwa Makaya at a glance

Dr. Tafadzwa Makaya is a Paediatrics practitioner based in Headington, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 26+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Headington, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Taffy Makaya is a Senior Consultant in Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes and Clinical Lead for Paediatric and Transition Endocrinology at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. She also practises at Nuffield Health Oxford Hospital. She trained in paediatrics and endocrinology at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, where she developed specialist expertise in managing complex endocrine disorders in children and adolescents.
Her clinical interests cover a wide range of conditions, including early and delayed puberty, tall and short stature, adrenal disorders, thyroid disease, polycystic ovary syndrome, vitamin D deficiency, osteopenia, Turner syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome, and type 2 diabetes. She also has a focus on weight management support and paediatric endocrine medicines.
Alongside her clinical work, Dr Makaya contributes extensively to teaching and research. She is an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Oxford, delivering education to undergraduate and postgraduate students, and she supervises trainees as a Clinical and Educational Supervisor. She has authored multiple publications in leading peer-reviewed journals and regularly presents at national and international conferences. She is also an experienced medico-legal expert and appraiser.
Dr Makaya has held senior leadership roles within the NHS, including Clinical Lead for Paediatric Diabetes and Lead for the Freedom to Speak Up service, where she advanced open communication and patient-centred service development. Her leadership has supported award-winning teams and driven the implementation of service improvements in paediatric endocrinology.
Outside her clinical and academic commitments, she supports mental health causes and serves as Vice Chair of Oxfordshire Mind.
She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH) and a member of the British Society of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes (BSPED) and the European Society of Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE).

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. Tafadzwa Makaya

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Headington (GB)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Paediatrics
    Universitat de Barcelona, Headington (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Paediatrics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-296055 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatrics
#EB-8ADA0479 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,145
Annual physical exam 99395 1,175
Vaccination administration 90471 543
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,464

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 30 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Tafadzwa Makaya
HEADSHOT
Tafadzwa Makaya in consultation
IN OFFICE
Tafadzwa Makaya with the team
WITH TEAM
Tafadzwa Makaya at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 72s
Meet Tafadzwa Makaya

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 7

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatrics
    Tafadzwa Makaya, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1768/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38994930 · cited by 137
  2. Long-term follow-up of Paediatrics across GB
    Tafadzwa Makaya, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9650/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38208680 · cited by 179
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatrics
    Tafadzwa Makaya, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9348/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35998846 · cited by 125

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Paediatrics European Annual Congress (Paediatrics) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Paediatrics National Society Meeting · Headington · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Paediatrics — Headington · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Paediatrics
  • Awareness When should you see a paediatrics?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · tafadzwa.makaya@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Tafadzwa Makaya's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Tafadzwa Makaya treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Paediatrics

Infant, child and adolescent health — growth, vaccinations, common childhood illnesses and developmental concerns.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Headington matters

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    Tafadzwa Makaya specialises in Paediatrics in Headington, GB. 26 years of clinical experience.

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    Tafadzwa Makaya speaks English.

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