Primary Office

Address:
Nicklaus Children's Emergency Medicine
3100 SW 62 Avenue - ER Department
Miami, FL 33155
Phone Number: 305-669-6543

Education

Chief Resident - Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Fellowship - Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Residency - Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Medical School - Ponce School of Medicine

Board Certifications

American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics) - Certified


Ana Ruiz-Castaneda, MD, MPH, FAAP 
Pediatrician 

Dr. Ana Ruiz-Castaneda is a pediatrician who sees patients in the Emergency Department at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. She earned her medical degree from Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine in Puerto Rico. Dr. Ruiz-Castaneda completed a residency in pediatrics at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, where she also served as chief resident. She also pursued a Master of Public Health at Florida International University in Miami. Her clinical interests include medical education, teaching and simulation training. 

Dr. Ruiz-Castaneda is board certified in general pediatrics. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Her work has been published in peer-reviewed journals and she has presented at medical conferences. 

Dr. Ruiz-Castaneda is employed by  Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists (NCPS), the multispecialty medical group practice of Nicklaus Children’s Health System. She is bilingual in English and Spanish. 

The Emergency Department at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is one of the most visited emergency rooms in the nation and has a team of board-certified and fellowship-trained attending pediatric specialists and subspecialists on call, 24 hours a day. To continue to be a leader in ensuring patient satisfaction, the entire staff continually devises and implements strategies to reduce patient waiting time, enhance the waiting room atmosphere and improve the delivery of care for patients and families. The Emergency Department is also home to the Miguel "Mike" B. Fernandez Family Pediatric Trauma Center, the only freestanding Level I pediatric trauma center in South Florida. An adjoining helipad enhances the facility’s ability to handle incoming traumas, as well as transfers from other hospitals.   


Publications

Payson, A., Etinger, V., ..., Ruiz-Castaneda, A., et al (2021). Risk of Serious Bacterial Infections in Young Febrile Infants With COVID-19. Pediatric Emergency Care, 37(4), 232-236. View in Pubmed


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