Meet Dr. Ruben Gonzalez Vallina - The Division of Gastroenterology at Nicklaus Children's Hospital

Dr. Ruben Gonzalez Vallina is currently the director of gastroenterology outpatient services and a member of the hospital's Medical Executive Committee. #nicklaus4kids


For more information or to make an appointment, please visit https://www.nicklauschildrens.org/Gastro


The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is dedicated to the treatment of a wide variety of gastrointestinal problems in children and adolescents. The team employs a multidisciplinary approach that brings together an array of specialists to deliver personalized care to the patient and family. The Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Center provides comprehensive support and management for children and young adults with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, while the Gastrointestinal (GI) Center offers nutritional assessment and counseling for overweight children, as well as those with dietary restrictions. Consultations with the division’s board-certified physicians are offered in both English and Spanish at the hospital’s main campus near Coral Gables and Nicklaus Children’s outpatient centers located from southern Miami-Dade to Martin counties.