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
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September 21, 2023
Al dr guirola is an excellent dr
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September 19, 2023
Dr. Guirola was so informative and took the time to explain to us about his plan on treating our son. Our son really felt comfortable with him.
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September 19, 2023
Great staff, Christina when emailed she was always quick to respond. To all my questions and help with expensive biologic
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September 16, 2023
Dr Guirola and the Nancy, the medical assistant
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September 16, 2023
They were very attentive and answered all of my questions in a calm manner.
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September 15, 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed being able to run all the testing needing immediately after. Siblings and dad being able to hang out within the hospital was awesome.
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August 31, 2023
Dr.Richard was friendly and very welcoming made our visit smooth as possible.
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August 31, 2023
The whole process was very fast and the nurses were amazing! Thank you so much to the nurse who drew my sons blood she was the sweetest and caring nurse ever and nurse oscar in X-ray was super patient and calm with my son as well!
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August 26, 2023
Dr Guirola put all the pieces of (patient's) health care journey together for us. He was very kind and explained her condition well. I am thankful for his knowledge and care of my daughter.
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August 23, 2023
Nancy is great! Helpful and thorough. Dr. Guirola is awesome !
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August 18, 2023
The doctor was so thorough and so personable.
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August 18, 2023
Dr. Guirola was so amazing! How he explained everything was just incredible and we finally got a diagnosis. So my daughter and I are over the moon. He also has great bedside manners.
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August 18, 2023
Everything was perfect. Staff was wonderful and very caring!
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August 18, 2023
Everyone was amazing
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August 17, 2023
It was a great experience. The dr was very helpful and took time to care and explain!
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August 17, 2023
Dr. Guirola was incredibly professional and apologized profusely for any hiccups in (patient's) care. He stressed how committed Cook is to parental rights, volunteered a form for her school (which will help a great deal), and gave her medication that is a good fit for her unique condition.
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August 17, 2023
Everyone at Cook always goes way out of their way to be helpful and kind.
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August 14, 2023
Great experience. Thank you all
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August 08, 2023
Dr G always goes above and beyond for his patients. He is very caring and considerate. We are so pleased to have him caring for our children.
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August 03, 2023
We appreciate Dr. G's dialogue with us as to treatment plan and talking through the why behind what we are doing.
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August 03, 2023
We appreciate being able to secure a future appointment on a day that works for our schedules.
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July 29, 2023
To all staff very efficient and friendly
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July 15, 2023
All the staff from beginning to end are always good
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July 12, 2023
Dr Guirola thank you for your professionalism and interest towards your patients.
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June 29, 2023
Everyone was attentive
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June 29, 2023
Dr was very informative about everything he was great
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June 27, 2023
Dr G and Nancy his MA were both great!
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June 27, 2023
He is always so kind an thorough. He makes my daughter feel comfortable with his care
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June 24, 2023
We were very happy with Dr. G and the plan of care. He was very thorough in explaining my daughter's diagnosis, the treatment plan, and future plans if more conservative treatment isn't successful. His bedside manner was wonderful. We are so thankful for this experience. Everyone from the parking garage attendant when we arrived, registration staff, rheumatology office staff, and the lab staff were wonderful and kind.
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June 20, 2023
We had a good visit today we are happy with our daughters treatment she's doing good and Dr Guirola was great answering our questions and concerns.
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June 16, 2023
Always a wonderful experience at Cooks.
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June 16, 2023
Dr Guirola is always wonderful!
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June 03, 2023
Dr. Guirola, was exceptional. It has been many years since I have felt this confident in a provider that any of my family has seen. While I am relieved we have no need for a rheumatologist, I am actually saddened that we cannot use Dr. Guirola as a primary care physician for my whole family. He was thorough and took great care in educating my son and me about symptoms and what they really mean. He promptly submitted very thorough notes to MyChart which is so appreciated because It's always difficult for a layperson to convey the findings of an appointment to other concerned family members with sufficient clarity. Also, after my son's visit, I think for the first time I feel enlightened on what is likely causing my own symptoms. I personally have seen many drs over my lifetime for various symptoms and always felt dismissed and with a nagging worry "what if they are missing something important," "I know I look and feel pretty healthy, but is this pain normal?" and so on. I worried the same outcome for my children, but Dr Guirola is obviously brilliant and I feel confident for the first time that everything is actually just fine and that we aren't really missing something that could be serious. If there is something more concerning to be uncovered, I feel very confident that Dr Guirola would find it. This is so valuable to a parent who has had quieted concerns for so many years. He probably feels he is just doing his job, but I have met very few a Drs who inspired this level of confidence from me. I could not be more thankful!
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May 31, 2023
We love Dr. Guirola. He is very knowledgeable, understanding, and great with kids.
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May 23, 2023
EVERYTHING WAS GREAT!
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May 23, 2023
DR. G WAS AMAZING AND I WOULD RECOMMEND HIM TO ANYONE!
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May 16, 2023
You always serve us with a smile and dedicate everything to your patients!!!
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May 15, 2023
My son and I were both made to feel comfortable and well cared for by Dr. Guirola and his staff.
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May 15, 2023
I was very impressed both with the staff of the rheumatology department and with Dr. Guirola himself. He was extremely thorough and took the time to make sure that both my son and I understood what he was looking for and the issues he would be addressing.
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May 15, 2023
El Dr. He is always very cordial and attentive at all times and is always willing to answer all our questions
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May 04, 2023
Dr Gruiola was amazing! Loved how he explained everything into detail. Would highly recommend him to anyone. Thank you!
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April 22, 2023
Everyone at Cook was, as always, incredibly nice and caring.
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April 17, 2023
We've had all positive experiences.
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April 17, 2023
We feel Dr. G always come across very knowledgeable in regards to (Patient's) auto immune. If it weren't for Dr. G her diagnosis maybe would have been left unknown. He has been a great resource. He truly try's to educate us and understanding what to look for in concerns to disease progression.
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April 15, 2023
Dr. Guroula always very nice and patience with us. He is really knowledgeable. Visit went well.
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April 15, 2023
Our experience exceeded expectations in every way. From the amazing facility, to the enthusiastic staff, to the highly competent and engaging medical professionals.
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April 13, 2023
Nancy and Dr G are always great!
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April 12, 2023
Kenn in the outpatient lab. She sent above and beyond. Always Dr. Guirola-he's wonderful!
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April 11, 2023
Nancy was very engaged with my teenage daughter and made her feel comfortable.Dr. Guirola always addresses my child directly with questions which we both appreciate. He educated on both old and new meds each time we come and makes sure my child is going her part to be healthy. This office is excellent!
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April 06, 2023
All good
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April 06, 2023
Everyone was great
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April 05, 2023
Dr. G always come in the room with humor and comfort. He does his initial evaluation of (patient) and takes the time to listen to her concerns and reassures her the situation and solution. I appreciate he takes the time to actually get to know his patients and connects with them by asking about those experiences the next visit. It definitely makes her visits to Cooks less stressful and easy. We are so very thankful we were able to get in with him, he is perfect with (patient)! Job well done DR. G!!
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March 30, 2023
Doctor Ricardo Guilora provide an amazing care to my daughter. Explained on details everything and what is going to be the next steps. Super kind and for me the most important he take care the paciente not just base on labs results but clinical symptoms too. He looks the paciente on all aspects.
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March 29, 2023
Amazing patient care very explanatory information I was also given the opportunity to ask questions I'm very happy with everyone from garage parking staff and Dr. Thank you all .
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March 10, 2023
All very well
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March 08, 2023
Great experience from check in , the lab and check out. Dr. Ricardo, awesome doctor. Very Detailed and friendly. Even my 14 year, noticed the excellent care.
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March 07, 2023
The nurse and DR.G are wonderful
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March 06, 2023
Very good and understanding doctor
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March 04, 2023
Everyone we came in contact with was great and very informative and polite
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March 02, 2023
Very in depth dr. Actual concern for the issues that have presented in my son!
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February 22, 2023
Dr.G in rheumatology was so good with my daughter. He was very kindChild life specialist that helped my daughter feel more comfortable at the lab. He was great
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February 20, 2023
Nancy, nurse, was kind and friendly to my son. She asked him questions, not just asking me for information.
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February 20, 2023
Everything is fine
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February 11, 2023
Dr G and the nurse were AWESOME!!
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February 11, 2023
Very, very thorough!!! We didn't feel rushed and that was very important to me! All my questions were answered!
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February 01, 2023
Dr Guirola was fantastic.
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February 01, 2023
The treatment of my daughter is very good with Dr. Guirola
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January 27, 2023
Never have any bad experiences
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January 27, 2023
Dr Guirola and his staff are so wonderful and caring.
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January 25, 2023
Nancy was so helpful and cheerful
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January 25, 2023
Everyone in this office is helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, kind and patient.
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January 25, 2023
All great!
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January 25, 2023
All staff.
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January 24, 2023
The care shown from allIs outstanding and the accommodations and access to things are easy for all
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January 24, 2023
All staff we saw the last two days was absolutely amazing
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January 19, 2023
Very good
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January 17, 2023
The doctor was very attentive, available to help in everything that was at his disposal and attended my daughter with kindness and respect also explained the institutions in a simple and easy to understand way. My sincere thanks to Dr. Ricardo Guirola.
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January 17, 2023
Doctor Ricardo Guirola
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January 17, 2023
Dr Guirola is an excellent doctor who is genuinely thoughtful, caring, and knowledgeable. He has a great rapport with my son.
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January 11, 2023
We are always seen quickly, and everyone is efficient and courteous.
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January 11, 2023
Dr. Guirola and his staff are fantastic!
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January 06, 2023
DR. Guirrola
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January 06, 2023
We love Dr. G he's so caring, informative, straight to the point, family loving, amazing person and doctor. He's the best.
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January 06, 2023
Doctor G
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January 06, 2023
I love how he explains things to me as a mom so I understand and draws pictures so I for sure understand what's going on with my child. He also worked with my child's other doctors which no other doctor has. So thank you Dr G for another great appointment. You are a awesome caring kind compassionate doctor.
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January 06, 2023
Love Dr. G and staff!!
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January 04, 2023
The doctor
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January 04, 2023
Amazing doctor, well spoken, clear, friendly, and overall just a kind man.
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December 29, 2022
Everyone we encountered in the Rheumatology department and the lab were polite, professional and friendly
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December 29, 2022
Dr G was well informed about my son's medical history and did an excellent job of addressing our concerns and discussing a path forward
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December 28, 2022
Dr. Guirola always goes above and beyond for (patient). She is moving so well and is so happy!
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December 28, 2022
Nurse Kenyunn went above and beyond to take (patient's) blood.
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December 16, 2022
Everyone is so amazing. Not one single complaint. Keep up the good work!
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December 16, 2022
Dr Guirola
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December 14, 2022
Our visit was amazing. We literally had no weight went right into our appointment on time was seen by the physician who is amazing at explaining everything to us and asking us questions.
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December 14, 2022
Dr and staff were amazing. Extremely thorough and explained everything in detail to both myself and my child.
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December 14, 2022
(patient's) doctor has been amazing through this journey. He always takes the time to explain what is going on and also to get to know her personally. He's very supportive and encouraging to her recovery. Thanks so much.
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December 08, 2022
Dr. Talked really fast but was very informative.
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December 08, 2022
Dr Guriola was great ! He explained everything very well and was a very nice doctor
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December 08, 2022
Very good ! Highly recommend
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December 02, 2022
Everything was very good. Physician was very thorough and efficient
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December 01, 2022
Best hospital I've ever seen everything great with super friendly people
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December 01, 2022
Nurse secretaries and the.doctor Ricardo super friendly
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November 23, 2022
No bad, all good
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November 23, 2022
The staff, especially the doctor and his nurse
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November 16, 2022
Danielle, lab phlebotomist was AMAZING and so calmly during our lab draw. Dr. G-rheumatology was AMAZING.
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November 12, 2022
I would like to thank Dr. Guirola for spending over an hour with us examining my son and talking to me about his diagnosis. As a nurse myself, I appreciate the time he took to show me what he saw so that I too could see it with my own eyes. I would also like to recognize Kenn, the lab tech. She was very patient and kind with my son. He left saying that she was very nice and he liked her.
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November 11, 2022
I love and appreciate it how my daughter is taken care of her here with all the nurses and the doctor. Everybody is so lovely here.
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November 10, 2022
Dr Ricardo Guirola
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November 10, 2022
Excellent doctor and person
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November 10, 2022
Dr. Guirola
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November 10, 2022
The doctor did a wonderful job including our son in all decisions. He explained the plan of treatment, and any questions we had. He explained everything in english and spanish. Over all we are pleased with our visit.
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November 07, 2022
Very good doctor
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November 04, 2022
Dr Guirola
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November 04, 2022
All great
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November 03, 2022
Dr. Guirola and his nurses
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October 29, 2022
Dr. Guirola nurse Nancy was very patient and kind and took the time to show us how to give an injection.
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October 29, 2022
We love Dr. Guirola, how he takes the time to make sure my daughter is getting everything she needs, and explains everything to make sure we understand.
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October 28, 2022
Always so thoughtful and listens to my child's questions and provides answers.
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October 28, 2022
Dr Guirola
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October 26, 2022
Our appointment went great just like every appointment we've had with Dr. G. He's a awesome doctor and knows his stuff.
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October 26, 2022
Dr. G. He takes the time with my child and I to explain things to where we understand them. He even draws pictures and that's how I understand.
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October 20, 2022
Dr. Guirola was thorough, patient and did a wonderful job explaining everything as we went went along and ensuring me and my child understood everything. Here gave us a very string confidence in his assessment and diagnosis.
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October 17, 2022
Dr. Mayfield is so attentive and caring.
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October 12, 2022
We feel at home at Cooks. Thank you for all you do.
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October 12, 2022
Dr. Guirola is always so kind and informative. I am thankful for the past 6 years of my daughter being his patient.
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September 27, 2022
GREAT EXPERIENCE EVERY TIME WITH DR.GUIROLA
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September 27, 2022
Everyone we encounter at Cook's since the first time we walked in nearly three years ago.
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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