Welcome to the Dr. Bear Clinic, a place where children’s health comes first.
Our concept represents the best available primary pediatric care that can be provided at the current professional level.
Meet our medical team and the principles of our work.
The Dr. Bear Clinic offers modern pediatric care based on the latest international recommendations. Our doctors work uniformly according to proven medical procedures to ensure the same quality of care regardless of the specific attending physician. They reject outdated or unproven methods and avoid unnecessary prescription of medication. Children only receive antibiotics or cough syrups when they are truly needed.
Great emphasis is placed on vaccination, which follows the recommendations of Czech and international authorities (WHO, CDC, vaccine societies). The goal is to protect children as early as possible; therefore, vaccines are commonly applied simultaneously, as is standard in developed countries.
The clinic takes a partnership approach to parents – families are actively involved in decision-making. Doctors provide information on the benefits and risks of procedures as well as legislative duties, but decisions are made together.
Care is designed to be as comprehensive as possible. The team includes experts from multiple specialties and ensures follow-up hospital care when needed, though hospitalizations are only indicated after careful consideration. The outpatient clinics are equipped with modern medical technology including ultrasound, and the results of basic tests are available the same day.
Our services also include medical assessments carried out in accordance with legislation, with an emphasis on protecting families’ rights. Communication is handled in a modern app, where requests can be sent and urgent matters are resolved immediately. Thanks to the appointment system, sick and healthy children are separated, so the waiting room remains safe and uncrowded.
We also regard support for breastfeeding as significant. The clinic has no ties to milk substitute manufacturers and follows the international WHO code. We collaborate with lactation consultants, who help mothers with breastfeeding and its long-term maintenance.
The Dr. Bear Clinic team
Pediatrics in Prague
Meet the team of pediatricians, nurses, and receptionists at the Dr. Bear Clinic in Prague. We combine expertise, empathy, a modern approach and top-tier communication for your children’s health.
At the Dr. Bear Clinic, we believe that quality childcare begins with a combination of top expertise, deep empathy and open communication with parents and young patients. Our pediatric practice in Prague provides a comprehensive and individual approach for every child – from newborns to adolescents.
The Dr. Bear Clinic team – pediatrics in Prague with expertise, empathy, and a modern approach
MUDr. Patrik Konopásek
head physician of our outpatient clinics, is a certified pediatrician and pediatric nephrologist with extensive experience from Motol University Hospital
He has cared for children with the most severe kidney diseases, including transplants and dialysis, and participated in medical student education and scientific research. At the Dr. Bear Clinic, he integrates the latest medical procedures with an emphasis on creating a pleasant and professional environment.
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Head physician at the Dr. Bear Clinic pediatric outpatient clinic, certified pediatrician and pediatric nephrologist. He spent most of his working life at the Department of Pediatric Nephrology at Motol University Hospital, where he cared for children with the most serious kidney diseases, including transplant patients and those requiring dialysis. He has collaborated with numerous specialized clinics, taught medical students and published in international professional journals.
At the Dr. Bear Clinic, he provides primary care for pediatric patients and continues to focus on nephrology in cooperation with the 3rd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, and Královské Vinohrady University Hospital. His goal is to bring modern procedures into clinical practice and create an environment with a high professional standard and unified protocols.
Education and qualifications: graduate of the Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University Brno (2016), board certification in pediatrics (2022) and pediatric nephrology (2023), head physician license in the field of pediatrics (2025).
Language skills: Czech, English, Spanish (C1).
In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, sports and playing the piano, which he studied at the Janáček Conservatory in Ostrava.
MUDr. Mária Štěpánová
managing director of our clinic, brings more than ten years of experience from pediatric departments and specialized outpatient clinics
She is a member of the pediatric gastroenterology section and has extensive experience in caring for children in both hospital and outpatient settings. Her approach combines precise professional knowledge with patient and clear communication, ensuring that parents and children feel safe.
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A certified pediatrician with over ten years of experience in the pediatric and neonatal department of Kladno District Hospital, and experience in general practitioner clinics for children and adolescents. She also focuses on and is continuing her education in pediatric gastroenterology. She has completed clinical internships in Germany (Universitätsklinikum Bonn), Motol University Hospital and the Institute for the Care of Mother and Child (ÚPMD) in Prague.
She is the owner and managing director of the Dr. Bear Clinic, where, in addition to caring for pediatric patients, she manages and develops the entire clinic’s operations. In her practice, she also focuses on pediatric nutrition and gastroenterology and is a member of the Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Section of the Czech Pediatric Society.
Education and qualifications: graduate of the 1st Faculty of Medicine, Charles University Prague (2014), board certification in pediatrics (2024).
Language skills: Czech, English.
She spends her free time with her family and enjoys traveling.
MUDr. Michala Kubová, MBA
specializes in infant medicine and social pediatrics
She is a certified lactation consultant and has experience from the emergency department at Motol University Hospital. She actively teaches students in healthcare fields and is known for her empathetic care and her ability to sensitively guide parents and children through challenging situations.
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A certified pediatrician specializing in infant medicine and social pediatrics. She has extensive experience from the emergency department and the infant ward at Motol University Hospital, where she still practices today. She is a certified lactation consultant and is actively involved in teaching students of non-medical healthcare professions.
In her practice, she emphasizes a sensitive approach to the youngest patients and their families, breastfeeding support and disease prevention in early childhood.
Education and qualifications: graduate of the Faculty of Medicine, Palacký University Olomouc (2018), board certification in pediatrics (2023), MBA. Certified lactation consultant (2023).
Language skills: English.
In her free time, she focuses on her family, hiking and education in the field of mother and child support.
MUDr. Simona Kontuľová
board certified pediatrician with experience in both hospital and outpatient pediatric care
She is a graduate of the 2nd Faculty of Medicine at Charles University in Prague, which has a long-standing focus on training doctors in pediatric care. She has been caring for young patients since 2020 and successfully passed her board certification exam in pediatrics in May 2025.
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During her work, she has gained experience in the pediatric and neonatal departments of Slaný Hospital as well as in general practitioner clinics for children and adolescents. She completed professional internships at the Pediatric Clinic of Thomayer University Hospital, the Department of Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Intensive Care at Motol University Hospital and the Institute for the Care of Mother and Child in Prague–Podolí, one of the most important perinatology centres in the Czech Republic. Her professional education also included an internship at a neonatal intensive care and resuscitation unit.
She holds an EPALS certificate from the European Resuscitation Council, focused on advanced pediatric life support, and a lifelong learning diploma. She actively participates in professional pediatric congresses, presents clinical case studies and continuously educates herself in accordance with the latest recommended procedures in pediatrics.
In her work, she emphasizes professional, safe and empathetic care based on open communication and mutual trust between the doctor, the child, and the parents.
Education and qualifications:
Graduate of the 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University Prague (2020), basic pediatric core (2023), board certification in pediatrics (2025).
Certificates and courses:
EPALS (ERC), Lifelong Learning Diploma, psychomotor development of the child, DNS.
Language skills:
Czech, English.
MUDr. Klára Motlíková
board certified pediatrician with experience from the Czech Republic and abroad.
She specializes in pediatrics and pediatric emergency medicine. During her practice, she has worked at Motol University Hospital, the Klaudián Hospital in Mladá Boleslav, and for several years at a pediatric clinic in Bayreuth, Germany.
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She has been active in the field of pediatrics since graduating from the 2nd Faculty of Medicine in 2013. She is an advocate for a respectful approach to young patients and parents, while it remains essential for her to follow medicine based on current scientific knowledge.
She gathered experience in the field at various childcare facilities. She gained key practice at the pediatric department of the Klaudián Hospital in Mladá Boleslav and also at the pediatric emergency and urgent care department of Motol University Hospital. She completed numerous internships focused on neonatal care and intensive care (UPMD Podolí, ICU Motol University Hospital). She was not afraid to step out of Czech medical waters and tried working at the Pediatric Clinic in Bayreuth, Germany, where she gained broad experience and insight into the approach to medicine abroad. She is the mother of 3 children, which she perceives as a formative experience for her professional career, and thanks to this, she also knows the names of all the Paw Patrol dogs.
Education and qualifications: graduate of the 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University Prague (2013), board certification in pediatrics (2019)
Certificates and courses: EPALS certificate from 2025, qualification course 2023
Language skills: Czech, English, German
Kateřina Ducháčková, MD
board certified pediatrician with experience in neonatology
Physician specializing in pediatrics and neonatology. She worked at the neonatal department of Motol University Hospital, where she focused on patient care in the perinatology center and work in the intensive care and resuscitation unit.
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She is a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové. She has been caring for small patients since 2019, including more than three years at a perinatology center, where she focused primarily on care for critically ill newborns. In October 2025, she successfully passed the board certification exam in pediatrics.
She began gathering clinical experience at the pediatric department of Jilemnice hospital. Since 2022, she has been caring for patients at the neonatal departments of Motol University Hospital and Homolka Hospital, where she gained extensive experience in care for full-term and premature newborns and children with congenital developmental defects. She also has experience from pediatric emergency rooms and outpatient clinics for children and adolescents. She completed internships at the Pediatric Clinic of Motol University Hospital and Homolka Hospital. Furthermore, she continuously educates herself in the field of pediatrics. In the past, she also led a first aid club for children. In her practice, she strives to combine medical expertise with empathy and a calm approach to patients and their parents.
Education and qualifications: graduate of the Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Hradec Králové (2019), board certification in pediatrics (2025)
Certificates and courses: Neonatal Life Support Provider certificate from the European Resuscitation Council focused on Newborn Resuscitation, Clinical Neurophysiological Examination and Handling of Newborns and Infants (CLC)
Language skills: Czech, English
Iveta Svobodová
head nurse
An integral part of our team with many years of experience in hospital and outpatient care. She is dedicated heart and soul to working with children – both in the clinic and during her volunteer work with the youth section of the Volunteer Fire Department in Řeporyje.
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Iveta Svobodová, head nurse with many years of experience in hospital and outpatient care. She is dedicated heart and soul to working with children – both in the clinic and during her volunteer work with the youth section of the Volunteer Fire Department in Řeporyje.
Renata Kučerová
nurse
An experienced healthcare professional with practice in emergency medicine, outpatient care, and medical supervision at cultural and sporting events. She graduated as a Certified Paramedic from MILLS Further Vocational School. She worked at Bulovka University Hospital, the Prague Emergency Medical Service, and in a general practitioner’s office.
Jolana Tichá
deputy head nurse
An experienced pediatric nurse with more than twenty years of practice in care for newborns and pediatric patients. For most of her professional career, she worked at the Institute for Mother and Child Care in Podolí, where she gained extensive experience in the physiological newborn department.
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In her work, she emphasizes an empathetic approach, professional care, and support for parents and the smallest patients. Her expertise also includes certification as a lactation consultant.
Jana Vítová
Lactation consultant and nurse
A certified pediatric nurse with more than fifteen years of experience in childcare and neonatal care. During her professional career, she has worked at the neonatal department of Náchod District Hospital, in a pediatric neurology clinic and in hospice care.
We work according to the latest medical procedures
In our outpatient clinics we care for patients using procedures that are solely in accordance with current international recommendations. We regularly update medical procedures and implement them in our practice. All our doctors therefore proceed in the same way, including the method of maintaining documentation, in order to ensure the same quality of care regardless of which doctor is currently caring for a patient. We strictly reject disputed and unproven medical procedures that do not have any effect or could even harm children, regardless of whether they are used elsewhere due to habit.
We do not prescribe unnecessary medication to children
As an example, we can mention the non-indicated administration of syrups for coughs and common colds, which are banned in many Western countries. We recommend antibiotics and other medications only in clearly indicated cases with the aim of reducing side effects and ensuring treatment only for children who truly need it.
We vaccinate according to international recommendations
We vaccinate children based on current recommendations from the Czech Vaccinology Society, the World Health Organization, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and other professional organizations. When creating vaccination schedules, we aim for the earliest possible protection of children, which includes the common use of simultaneous vaccine applications, similar to the schedules recommended in the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia, and many other countries.
We are your partners in childcare
However, we do not force our modern procedures on anyone; we always properly inform families about the benefits and risks of various procedures, as well as the duties to get vaccinated according to current Czech legislation and options for additional vaccinations. We reject the paternalistic style of medicine where the doctor dictates and the family must blindly obey. We strive for the family to be part of the decision-making process. At the same time, we require a certain level of cooperation from the family so that the care for our patients and your children is as effective as possible.
Comprehensive care
We strive to have doctors of various specialties in our team to ensure comprehensive care even beyond standard pediatrics. In cooperation with hospitals, we can arrange hospital care if necessary, but we always indicate hospitalization cautiously and discuss the entire situation in full with the family. We primarily aim to resolve everything through outpatient care and minimize hospitalizations.
Modern medical equipment including ultrasound
In our clinics, we provide a wide range of modern diagnostic tests and perform blood tests ourselves, with the results of basic tests available the same day. Our facility provides all types of ultrasound examinations for children without the need for long waiting times.
Medical assessment activities in pediatrics
Our care includes legally mandated medical assessment activities. We do not perform this by blindly stamping forms; instead, we issue all assessments to families based on valid legislation with the aim of ensuring the highest quality care for our patients at all levels, including the legislative one. We always try to advise families on what their rights are.
21st-century communication. Send us requests conveniently via the app
To communicate with families, we use a modern online app that you can have on your mobile phone. This communication channel eliminates the stress of not being able to reach a doctor by phone and significantly makes it easier for the family to discuss anything at any time. We use a prioritization process, meaning urgent problems are addressed immediately, giving the family peace of mind that no complications will arise due to a delay.
We have an empty waiting room where you won’t get infected
When scheduling appointments, we strictly separate sick children from healthy ones to minimize the risk of unnecessary infectious transmission. The aforementioned online communication via the app also helps us achieve this.
Breastfeeding and lactation consultancy
Our facility has no commercial cooperation with manufacturers of milk substitute. We uphold the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes, a set of rules issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) that aims to limit inappropriate marketing and protect breastfeeding. You will not find any advertisements for breast-milk substitutes in our outpatient facilities.
Through collaborating lactation consultants, we strive to provide maximum support for long-term breastfeeding for our patients’ mothers.
Our team consists not only of doctors and nurses, but also of professional and always smiling receptionists. They are ready to help, solve any problem and ensure your visit goes smoothly. Furthermore, we complement our communication skills with the latest technology – we use a patient app through which we handle all communication with parents quickly and conveniently.
In the Dr. Bear Clinic team, we combine modern medicine, a human approach and technical innovation. A place where expertise meets empathy and where communication is not just a word, but the foundation of our care.
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Doporučujeme. Nejlepší pediatrie.
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Velmi milý a profesionální přístup, paní doktorka je laskavá a vše pečlivě vysvětlí. Příjemné prostředí. Doporučuji.
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Naše první návštěva na klinice u paní doktorky na nás udělala velmi dobrý dojem. Byla k našemu dítěti laskavá, trpělivá a vůči nám profesionální. Oceňujeme, … More že si na nás udělala opravdu dostatek času, což pro nás v dané chvíli hodně znamenalo. Vše nám navíc klidně a srozumitelně vysvětlila. Péče za nás byla nadstandardní. Paní doktorku Štěpánovou rozhodně doporučujeme.
