Pediatrics

In Hub Vicenza Medical Center, children's health is at the heart of all our actions. We offer a service of pediatrics complete and cutting-edge.

With nearly 30 years of experience, the Dr. Steven Novek It is a point of reference for families, especially for the American community of VicenzaAfter spending a decade working for the U.S. Army San Bortolo Clinic's Patient Liaison Service, she has a deep understanding of the local healthcare system and the specific needs of international patients.

Il Dr. Novek is a general practitioner and a doctor of general medicineHe is available for routine pediatric visits and for the management of common health problems. His ten-year experience at San Bortolo Hospital has made him expert in managing complex medical issues, both in adults and children. He also personally knows many specialists, both at San Bortolo and in other facilities, including the university hospitals of Padua and Verona, and the best private multispecialty clinics in Vicenza and the surrounding area. He will be happy to discuss your needs and direct you to the most suitable doctor for your problem. Most of his fellow specialists speak good English, but his priority is choose the best doctors for their medical skills, beyond their familiarity with English. In case of communication problems, Dr. Novek will be available within 24 hours to explain the specialist consultancy to you in detail and coordinate assistance with the consultant.

please remember that Dr. Novek is a primary care pediatrician and a general physician. He is happy to see all patients for any medical needs; however, he may need to refer you to a specialist for some chronic conditions, or more complicated problems. After 10 years of experience taking care of US patients under all medical and surgical specialties at San Bortolo Hospital, he is very experienced at managing complicated medical problems in both adults and children.

More importantly, he knows well most of the medical and surgical specialists at San Bortolo, and further afield, including the university hospitals at Padua and at Verona, as well as the best private multispecialty clinics in and around Vicenza. He will discuss your needs with you, and will find you the best physician in the area to care for your problem. Most of his specialist colleagues speak good English, but he will always choose the best doctors for their skills in medicine, beyond their comfort with English. If there are communication problems, Dr. Novek will see you back within 24 hours to fully explain your specialty consult, and to coordinate ongoing care with the consultant.

You may request an appointment by sending a message via WhatsApp or via email. Please give two alternate times that would be good for you, and a brief explanation of the problem. Please do not write detailed medical information, due to privacy laws.

If you would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Novek, simply call the receptionist. Remember, afternoon appointments are always at the HUB.

English-speaking personnel are available at both sites to assist you. At the HUB, ask for Silvia.