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:

5,0
Questions were addressed
4,9
4,9 (98)
Provider explained things clearly
4,9
4,9 (98)
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4,9
4,9 (96)
Trust/confidence in physicians
5
5 (97)

What our families say

  • agosto 23, 2026

    There are too many wonderful experiences to share in this space-we wholeheartedly recommend this doctor and his incredible staff to anyone seeking exceptional care, compassion, and expertise.

  • agosto 23, 2026

    We cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. G And his entire staff. From the very first visit, they have consistently shown our family genuine kindness, compassion, and the utmost care for our child.During one of our visits, we realized that we had the timing wrong, yet the staff was incredibly understanding and still went above and beyond to make sure our child received the care we came for. That level of kindness and accommodation truly meant so much to us.At every visit-not just our most recent one-we have been impressed by the way they care for our child and by how thoroughly they explain everything to us. Their ability to communicate, answer our questions, and make sure we understand what is happening is truly remarkable. We always feel that they have our child's best interest at heart and genuinely want what is best for our entire family.Their knowledge and experience are exceptional, but what makes this office truly special is the combination of expertise, compassion, and hospitality. We never feel rushed or like just another patient. We feel heard, respected, and cared for.We are approximately three hours away, and there are certainly hospitals and medical offices much closer to our home. Yet, we specifically choose to make the three-hour drive to this particular office because of the outstanding knowledge, experience, care, and hospitality we receive every single time.That three-hour drive is absolutely worth it to us. The trust we have in Dr. G and his staff is something we do not take for granted. We are incredibly grateful to have found a team that treats our child with such genuine care and treats our family with such kindness. We don't know if the doctor or staff will ever see the comments and reviews we have shared, but I truly hope they do. And I hope that every time we say how grateful we are for them, they understand just how much those words mean.

  • agosto 22, 2026

    We always have an amazing experience when visiting Dr. Guirola's office.

  • agosto 22, 2026

    Dr. Guirola and his entire team are amazing. I honestly cannot say enough good thing about them, they are truly an all-star team and we are so grateful to have them as [...] care providers.

  • agosto 18, 2026

    Dr. Guirola for taking the time to listen to concerns and look for a solution to the problem.

  • agosto 18, 2026

    Everything was very good.

  • agosto 16, 2026

    Very satisfied with everything

  • agosto 15, 2026

    Dr. G was absolutely great.

  • agosto 11, 2026

    All good. My son is being referred to a different department. If they're anything like Dr Guirola and his staff then my son will be well taken care of.

  • agosto 11, 2026

    Dr Guirola is an answered prayer. Very knowledgeable, friendly & professional.

  • julio 30, 2026

    Doctor explained to where I was able to understand my concerns.

  • julio 30, 2026

    From the front office to the Dr. They were exceptional!

  • julio 29, 2026

    Dr. Guirola was fantastic! Straight forward answers and explainations!

  • julio 27, 2026

    Dr Guirola- amazing bedside manner with my child. Attentive and understanding. I couldn't have wished for a better experience at the Rheumatology clinic.

  • julio 26, 2026

    Dr G is amazing. He was able to give us a diagnosis and understanding when no one else could.

  • julio 26, 2026

    Never had a problem with any staff member there. Dr. Guirola is definitely the best doctor any of my children has ever seen. You can tell he truly cares about his patients. We've never left dissatisfied with our child's cares

  • julio 21, 2026

    The staff were great and the office was very clean. Always a good experience.

  • julio 21, 2026

    Dr. Guirola was so friendly and did an excellent job listening to our concerns and providing us with information. We're always pleased with our visits with him.

  • julio 02, 2026

    This experience was amazing. We are highly impressed and grateful we came here.

  • julio 02, 2026

    Ricardo Guirola, we are grateful for how he listened and how he took everything into consideration. I have been searching for answers for 5 yrs almost giving up hope until my son started to experience pain. He listened and gave us answers. He immediately made sure we would know something by the end of the day.

  • julio 01, 2026

    I was amazed, everything was very beautiful and everyone was very friendly, just thank you

  • julio 01, 2026

    To all the staff, the doctor and the hospital in general, thank you for your attention and for being aware of our children

  • junio 27, 2026

    Everyone has been extremely friendly and kind!

  • junio 27, 2026

    We have had wonderful care with Cooks and the Rheumatology department!

  • junio 18, 2026

    I had never gone to an appointment with such a good experience, 100% grateful all the people, with whom we were dealing were very professional both Dr Ricardo, his assistant and [...]

  • junio 18, 2026

    Dr Ricardo was very friendly and professional, the assistant very attentive

  • junio 12, 2026

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

  • junio 09, 2026

    This hospital is extremely efficient.

  • junio 09, 2026

    Dr G is amazing, very knowledgeable and kind!

  • mayo 23, 2026

    Dr G always takes the time to answer any questions and address any concerns I or my daughter have.

  • mayo 23, 2026

    Always a good experience c Dr G

  • mayo 17, 2026

    Dr Guirola is always friendly, caring, very knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. His staff is also exceptional.

  • mayo 16, 2026

    I appreciate how Dr. G answered all of our questions and really listened to our concerns.

  • mayo 16, 2026

    Dr. G is the best and very informative.

  • abril 10, 2026

    Dr. Guirola was a true answer to our prayers for this past year of trying to figure out what was going on with [...].

  • abril 10, 2026

    Dr. G is the first specialist that we have seen out of 9-10 in the past year that actually gave us hope that my daughter's symptoms she has been experiencing have an answer and a fix! Our visit was such a blessing on this path we have been on.

  • abril 09, 2026

    Dr Guirola was fantastic as always. His care and compassion extend further than just caring for [...]. He always makes sure we all, including [...], understand what is going happening and plans. Dr G is truly one in a million and we could not be more thankful for his help!

  • marzo 15, 2026

    Dr. Guirola always goes above and beyond for [...]. She's very happy and healthy, and [...] and I are thrilled with the quality of care she's received from Dr. Guirola.

  • marzo 10, 2026

    I really appreciate Dr. G's thorough and honest evaluation of my teen. This was an amazing visit.

  • marzo 07, 2026

    The Doctor satisfied all questions with answers that we could understand. Overall we are very pleased with the entire experience

  • marzo 07, 2026

    Front desk, nurse and Doctor were all very helpful and attentive and accommodating.

  • febrero 16, 2026

    Everything was great with the visit. No bad experiences.

  • febrero 16, 2026

    Dr Guirola and his staff have always been amazing to us.

  • enero 23, 2026

    Dr G was amazing and made my son feel comfortable. He answered all our questions. The nurse who attended us was amazing as well. I do not remember her name but she was so sweet.

  • enero 23, 2026

    Everything was great

  • enero 21, 2026

    Dr. G is amazing and as always has been a blessing for our family. Thank you for helping us how you have

  • enero 20, 2026

    Everything very tidy and clean and very friendly

  • enero 20, 2026

    Both the staff and the Doctor took good care of us and were very friendly

  • enero 17, 2026

    Really appreciated the doctor taking the time to explain everything clearly to my daughter

  • enero 11, 2026

    Every visit that I had at Cook's has always been excellent.

  • enero 08, 2026

    My daughter feels comfortable seeing Dr. Guirola and he is always friendly.

  • enero 08, 2026

    Dr. Guirola for always giving a detailed answer to my questions.

  • enero 08, 2026

    Excellent

  • enero 08, 2026

    Excellent work of nurse and doctor. They provided confidence

  • enero 08, 2026

    Dr G and his staff are wonderful! I work in healthcare and I am always impressed with how friendly, kind and supportive they are!

  • enero 07, 2026

    All went well amazing dr

  • diciembre 20, 2025

    I love how they treat us thank you

  • diciembre 20, 2025

    The receptionists at the entrance of the office and the nurses and the Doctor treat us super well very grateful thank you

  • diciembre 16, 2025

    Very good Dr, he was very educated and worked well with my son, he was caring and polite

  • diciembre 16, 2025

    Very good experience, thank-you!

  • diciembre 09, 2025

    He was absolutely amazing! He was reassuring, we didnt feel rushed, he listened to every concern we had and explained everything to us all while being so nice and friendly. We actually felt heard and cared for! It was so refreshing!

  • noviembre 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!!

  • noviembre 19, 2025

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

  • octubre 31, 2025

    All very well

  • octubre 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!

  • octubre 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!

  • octubre 27, 2025

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

  • octubre 27, 2025

    Always takes time with my children never making us feel undervalued

  • octubre 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.

  • octubre 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.

  • octubre 10, 2025

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

  • octubre 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.

  • septiembre 30, 2025

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

  • septiembre 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.

  • septiembre 24, 2025

    Everyone from the receptionist to the doctor was amazing

  • septiembre 21, 2025

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

  • septiembre 17, 2025

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

  • septiembre 17, 2025

    Very good experience

  • septiembre 17, 2025

    Doctor guirola very good doctor

  • septiembre 04, 2025

    Very good experience with all the staff

  • septiembre 04, 2025

    Doctor Ricardo Guirola very kind excellent doctor my son recovered completely

  • agosto 31, 2025

    All excellent

  • agosto 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

  • agosto 20, 2025

    The dr was very friendly and explained everything very clearly

  • agosto 10, 2025

    Always a great experience

  • agosto 09, 2025

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

  • agosto 09, 2025

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

  • agosto 03, 2025

    Wonderful experience!

  • agosto 01, 2025

    Dr. Ricardo was amazing and thorough

  • julio 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.

  • julio 25, 2025

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

  • julio 25, 2025

    We had a great experience all around!

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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