Dr. Juan Ruiz-Unger, MD, FAAP

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Get to know Pediatrician Dr. Juan Ruiz-Unger, who serves patients in Miami, Florida.

Dr. Ruiz-Unger is a board-certified pediatrician who is currently serving patients at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami, Florida. Nicklaus Children’s Hospital offers world-renowned pediatric medicine for children of any age. Since 1950, the compassionate pediatric professionals working there have advanced the mission of the hospital: to inspire hope and promote lifelong health by providing the best care to every child. 

After earning his medical degree from the University of Guadalajara in Mexico, Dr. Ruiz-Unger went on to complete his internship at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, followed by his residency in pediatrics at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. He also earned his Master of Theology degree in 2002. In 1994, he was elected Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics. Subsequently, he attained fellowship with the American Academy of Pediatrics. 

Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. As a pediatrician, Dr. Ruiz-Unger examines, diagnoses, and treats children of all ages with a wide variety of injuries and illnesses. He understands that children change rapidly and that they must be approached with an appreciation for their stage of physical and mental development. 

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