Meet Dr. Ricardo Guirola

My call to practice pediatrics happened during my last rotation in medical school. I had the opportunity to rotate with one of my mentors, along with a few pediatric rheumatologists, and it was here that I found my passion in pediatric rheumatology. In my opinion there is no greater reward than being able to help children with complex medical conditions, as well as their families.

I love taking care of athletes and being a part of their active and directed therapy. It is very exciting being a team physician and caring for the health of athletes and all active individuals. During my training I fell in love with musculoskeletal medicine as a whole. I was able to learn both the inflammatory and biomechanical aspects of this extensive field.

As part of my education I was fortunate enough to obtain a Master’s of Education; I love to use my skills to teach families, students, residents, nurses and other physicians.

Outside of my medical practice, I spend time with family, run and play soccer and tennis.?

Services

  • Pediatric rheumatology specialist
  • Persistent arthritis/joint pain care
  • Autoimmune disease treatment

Reviews

Average rating:

4.9
Questions were addressed
4.9
4.9 (97)
Provider explained things clearly
4.9
4.9 (98)
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.9
4.9 (98)
Trust/confidence in physicians
4.9
4.9 (97)

What our families say

  • November 25, 2025

    Dr. Ricardo Guirola was absolutely incredible. There was not one moment where I felt unsure, misinformed, or that my child was "just another patient". He was VERY thorough yet did not waste time and was more efficient than I've ever seen a provider be. He made good conversation with my son and made him feel comfortable every step of the way all while he explained everything to me and why he came to the conclusion he did. I trust him and am glad that we came to see him! Every doctor should be more like him!!

  • November 19, 2025

    Dr. Guirola always goes above and beyond for [...], and we are truly appreciative.

  • October 31, 2025

    All very well

  • October 29, 2025

    I would love to recognize Dr. Guirola for always responding so quickly whenever there are any concerns about my daughter. He takes action immediately, and I always receive a response or a call back within minutes. Dr. Guirola's attentiveness and dedication truly make a difference. We're so thankful for the care he provides!

  • October 29, 2025

    Dr. Guirola and his team always go above and beyond for their patients. He takes the time to listen to my daughter's concerns and answers all of her questions with patience and care. You can truly see how much he cares about his patients through the way he treats them. We are so grateful for Dr. Guirola and his amazing team!

  • October 27, 2025

    Dr Guirola!!! He's the absolute best!!

  • October 27, 2025

    Always takes time with my children never making us feel undervalued

  • October 20, 2025

    We are sad to be aging out of Cook Children's especially with regard to Dr. Guirola. He is the most caring and informative doctor I have ever worked with.

  • October 20, 2025

    I was impressed by how thorough Dr G was at our visit when [...] had questions unrelated to her [...]. He listened, examined further and made suggestions for how to proceed.

  • October 10, 2025

    My child has great visit everytime we visit and all the stuff is very great

  • October 02, 2025

    We had a great experience with our daughters visit her doctor Dr Guirola was great answering questions we had and was patient with our daughter.

  • September 30, 2025

    Our doctor was such a blessing he finally gave us answers!

  • September 24, 2025

    Everyone from the receptionist to the doctor was amazing

  • September 24, 2025

    Our experience was amazing. Everything was put into simple terms for my daughter to understand and she had a blast being in a doctor's office.

  • September 21, 2025

    All staff in Dr. Guirola's office was exceptional!

  • September 17, 2025

    The doctor is amazing. He is very informative also while being a good listener.

  • September 17, 2025

    Very good experience

  • September 17, 2025

    Doctor guirola very good doctor

  • September 04, 2025

    Very good experience with all the staff

  • September 04, 2025

    Doctor Ricardo Guirola very kind excellent doctor my son recovered completely

  • August 31, 2025

    All excellent

  • August 23, 2025

    Dr G has always been amazing at answering all our questions and helping her return to sport as well as providing referrals to excellent resources when needed

  • August 20, 2025

    The dr was very friendly and explained everything very clearly

  • August 10, 2025

    Always a great experience

  • August 09, 2025

    The rheumatology receptionist, the nurse, Dr. Guirola, & the phlebotomist were all amazing!

  • August 09, 2025

    Cook Children's staff we have encountered have always been exemplary and put my child and myself at ease.

  • August 03, 2025

    Wonderful experience!

  • August 01, 2025

    Dr. Ricardo was amazing and thorough

  • July 31, 2025

    He was awesome. My son was a little hesitant about going to a new place at first. And being 15 years old he felt a little out of place. But Dr. Guirola and the entire staff we interacted with that day was amazing! My son felt comfortable so fast.

  • July 25, 2025

    We had a great experience all around!

  • July 25, 2025

    Been going here for like 6+ years and only ever had great experiences with Dr G.

  • July 24, 2025

    The care my child has received has been such a blessing, thank you for everything

  • July 24, 2025

    Dr.G has been very reassuring through this whole process and I can't thank him enough for all he has done for us.

  • July 24, 2025

    Dr. G is amazing, he is so thoughtful and well informed. Great with kids and parents. My daughter loves his visits

  • July 17, 2025

    Dr. Ricardo Guirola was phenomenal. He did an amazing job explaining everything and answering all of our questions. He spent a good deal of time with us and did a very thorough exam. I felt like he looked at my child as a whole and not just the pieces we came for that day.

  • June 26, 2025

    Dr. Guirola is always prompt and detailed. He takes time So I can understand the treatment plan. He is always taking the time to answer my questions .

  • June 16, 2025

    We have nothing bad to say, we felt comfortable at this appointment. Job well done.

  • June 16, 2025

    Dr. Guirola was very professional and explained everything well. His nurse was very informative and explained everything to us. Lab technician was calm and patient with my daughter, made the blood drawing very ease for her.

  • June 08, 2025

    Dr. G and his staff go above and beyond to provide the best care. Dr.G spends time needed and goes over everything with us about my daughter's condition. We are truly thankful and blessed to have Dr.G and his staff care for our child.

  • June 04, 2025

    Everything was great, as always.

  • June 04, 2025

    Dr. G is wonderful! He really cares about his patients.

  • June 04, 2025

    Dr. Guirola and his staff exceeded my expectations. Dr. Guirola was thorough in his examination of my daughter and knew right away where to start. I am so thankful that our pediatrician, referred us to Dr. Guirola.

  • June 01, 2025

    Great experience.

  • May 30, 2025

    We have seen many doctors and Physical therapist at Cook's in the last year. Dr. Guirola is our favorite. Not just because of his great rapport, but he does a really good job of connecting the dots. He doesn't just think about rheumatology, he refers us to other specialists as he sees fit. I can also tell that his nurses enjoy working for him.

  • May 25, 2025

    Dr was kind and so helpful In educating us with what he saw with our daughters legs. He drew it all out for us to understand words we would never use in our daily life. We are grateful for all he has done for us.

  • May 23, 2025

    Doctor is very knowledgeable and well explained everything. I would like to recognize doctor for his friendly behavior, he made her so comfortable and for his detailed explanation. He understood our concern and addressed it. Thank you doctor!

  • May 21, 2025

    The doctor was very good and eased our concerns. He took the time to explain in detail about our sons health. We really appreciated that.

  • May 16, 2025

    Dr. G was very good with our daughter and made her feel really comfortable. Very knowledgeable and made us feel very confident in his expertise.

  • April 25, 2025

    Good

  • April 20, 2025

    Everyone we saw was so kind and helpful. Dr. G and his nurse, the nurse that did [...] bloodwork was great as well.

  • April 10, 2025

    Dr. Guirola is outstanding! He fully informed us and showed concern for my child.

  • April 05, 2025

    Dr. Guirola always goes over and beyond for [...].

  • March 30, 2025

    Everything very well, they always attend very quickly

  • March 30, 2025

    To my daughter's excellent doctor doctor I am very grateful to him and the nurses also very well who attend thank you

  • March 28, 2025

    The doctor was very informative and truly seemed like he cared!

  • March 01, 2025

    Dr Guirola, excellent physician, he is very personable doctor answered all our concerns and explained labs and how they are read

  • February 24, 2025

    Dr Guirola and all his staff were so thoughtful and Dr explained everything with such detail. We did not feel rush at all!

  • February 24, 2025

    We had to get labs done and the process was super fast. We were coming from out of town and everyone was really hopeful on giving us directions. Blood work for my daughter with anxiety was really smooth. Overall amazing staff.

  • February 16, 2025

    Everyone we came in contact with is worthy of recognition! Everyone was welcoming, respectful, helpful and caring.

  • February 16, 2025

    The visit exceeded expectations! My daughter had labs and X-rays after her initial appointment and she was treated with great care from start to finish! Everyone was helpful and supportive!

  • February 06, 2025

    Everyone we encountered was wonderful! It was our first time seeing a specialist here and we were very impressed. Thank you for such quality care.

  • February 06, 2025

    Dr. Guirola provided the best healthcare experience we've had with our child. His care and expertise was very apparent. He listened thoroughly and communicated clearly with us as he explained everything. He answered all of our questions at length. Our son was very comfortable and appreciative as well. We feel confident going forward with Dr. Guirola overseeing our son's health. What an asset to your team! Thank you!

  • February 02, 2025

    Every one we came in contact with in the infusion center was very respectful and courteous

  • January 31, 2025

    Dr. Guirola was spectacular! He immediately assessed our daughter's condition and made a clear plan.

  • January 03, 2025

    Everyone at Cook is always very helpful and kind.

  • January 03, 2025

    Dr. Guirola always goes above and beyond for [...].

  • December 15, 2024

    Dr. G is the absolute best doctor! We wouldn't want anyone else walking through our journey with us. He understands the balance that we try to have and always provides the best care for our daughter. We trust the guidance and support he provides.

Education

  • Medical school:
  • Escuela Autonoma de Ciencias Medicas (UCIMED), University of Houston Master of Education, emphasis in Medical Sciences
  • Residency:
  • Miami Children’s Hospital
  • Board certifications:
  • American Board of Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatric Rheumatology
  • American Board of Pediatric Sports Medicine

Affiliations

  • Cook Children's Physician Network

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