Dr. med. Barbara Jean-Richard
At a Glance
Dr. med. Barbara Jean-Richard
About me
In March 2011, I founded Kinderpraxis Wädi and quickly built a large and trusting patient base. Today, I have the privilege of accompanying many children and families for many years – some from infancy all the way into young adulthood. This long-term guidance and the trust that grows from it are among the most wonderful aspects of my profession.
I grew up on Lake Zurich, studied medicine, and earned my medical doctorate at the University of Zurich. After gaining initial clinical experience in anesthesiology and internal medicine, my path led me to pediatrics and adolescent medicine. I completed my specialty training as a pediatrician FMH at Zurich University Children's Hospital and at Stadtspital Triemli.
From an early stage, I was deeply fascinated by child development alongside general pediatrics. At Zurich University Children's Hospital, I pursued specialized training in developmental pediatrics under Prof. Remo Largo and acquired the subspecialty certification in developmental pediatrics (SGEP). I further deepened my developmental expertise as a consultant at Cantonal Hospital Baden and as head physician for developmental pediatrics at the Social-Pediatric Center of Cantonal Hospital Winterthur. Additionally, I earned the certificate of competence in psychosomatic and psychosocial medicine (SAPPM).
Following several years of independent practice in a pediatric dual practice in Adliswil, I returned to Lake Zurich in 2011 and established Kinderpraxis Wädi in Wädenswil.
In my practice today, I combine general pediatric medicine with developmental pediatrics and psychosomatics. The child always remains at the center of my care. It is essential to me not to see a child merely from a medical perspective, but to perceive them as a whole – in their individuality, development, family, and social environment.
High medical quality is just as self-evident to me as warm, personal, and human care. I meet every child and family with the same attentiveness, care, and appreciation.
As a pediatrician and developmental specialist, I have found my dream vocation.
There is nothing more beautiful to me than a child's laughter. It is a gift I receive every day.
Personal
I am the mother of three wonderful children – Leonardo (1998), Federica (2000), and Riccardo (2007). They have grown into three distinctive adult personalities and fill me with immense pride.
Lake Zurich is and remains my home. I could hardly imagine life without the view over the lake. There is also a second place to which I feel particularly drawn: Sardinia. I love the island, its landscape, and its coasts, and return there several times a year.
Education & Further Training
- Schwerpunkt Entwicklungspädiatrie SGEP at University Children’s Hospital Zurich (Prof. Remo Largo)
- School Medical Service of the City of Zurich
- Specialist training for Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine FMH at University Children's Hospital Zurich and Stadtspital Triemli
- Medical Doctorate (Dr. med.) at the University of Zurich
- Internal Medicine at Spital Wädenswil
- Anesthesiology at Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen
- Federal Medical Exam (Staatsexamen) at the University of Zurich
Professional Positions
- Owner & Principal Physician at Kinderpraxis Wädi in Wädenswil (since 2011)
- Head Physician for Developmental Pediatrics at SPZ Cantonal Hospital Winterthur
- Independent pediatric practice partner in Adliswil
- School Physician for the Municipality of Adliswil
- Consulting Physician for Developmental Pediatrics at Cantonal Hospital Baden
Certifications & Diplomas
- Certificate of Competence in Psychosomatic and Psychosocial Medicine SAPPM
- Hip Sonography (SGUM)
- Practice Laboratory (KHM)
- Certified Teaching Physician for Practice Assistantships in Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
