meet our team
Maria L. Gaviria-Tobon, MD, FAAP
Board-Certified Pediatrician
Serving at:
Languages spoken:
English & Spanish
Q&A with Dr. Gaviria-Tobon
What is your favorite animated movie or cartoon?
My favorite animated movies are all the Charlie Brown films.
What is your favorite children's book?
My favorite children’s book is Green Eggs and Ham because it was my child’s favorite.
What was your favorite childhood toy?
My favorite childhood toy was a Barbie doll.
Who is your greatest inspiration?
My greatest inspiration is Mother Mary.
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
My hobbies and interests outside of work include listening to music.
What inspired you to work in pediatrics?
I am from Colombia SA. while living there my brother was hit by a car. We took him to the closet hospital but the doctors were on strike and they refused to treat him. We had to go to the next hospital. They were a private hospital and accepted him. It took them a long time to revive him. He is alive and well but he was the reason why I went to medical school. No one should be turned away for medical care.
What unique qualities, skills, or services set you apart, and how do you build a positive rapport with patients and their families?
Listening
Sharing my own experience with my own kids
Encourage them
Reassurance
Where to find Dr. Gaviria-Tobon:
St. Lucie West
- Monday: 8AM–10:30PM
- Tuesday: 8AM–10:30PM
- Wednesday: 8AM–10:30PM
- Thursday: 8AM–10:30PM
- Friday: 8AM–10:30PM
- Saturday: 8AM–8PM
- Sunday: 9AM–2PM
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