Ruben Gonzalez | Vallina, MD

Dr. Ruben Gonzalez-Vallina is a highly skilled physician at Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists, the multispecialty group practice of Nicklaus Children’s Health System. Dr. Gonzalez-Vallina is a board-certified pediatrician and pediatric gastroenterologist with specialized training in hepatology and nutrition. He is the director of gastroenterology outpatient services, a member of the hospital’s Medical Executive Committee and an assistant clinical professor at Florida International University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. Dr. Gonzalez-Vallina earned his medical degree from Universidad Central Del Este, Dominican Republic and completed his pediatric residency at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, followed by a fellowship in gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at the University of Chicago Medicine’s Comer Children’s Hospital (formerly Wyler Children’s Hospital). His clinical interests include pediatric liver transplantation, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease and nutrition. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Gonzalez-Vallina is a trusted practitioner and leader in the field of pediatrics.