meet our team
Samuel Gallego, MD, FAAP
Board-Certified Pediatrician
Languages spoken:
English & Spanish
Q&A with Dr. Gallego
What is your favorite animated movie or cartoon?
Superman
What is your favorite children's book and why?
The Little Prince
What was your favorite childhood toy?
An electric train
Who is your greatest inspiration and why?
My family
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
Padel, walking and writing
What inspired you to work in pediatrics?
To help in the wellbeing of children
What unique qualities, skills, or services set you apart, and how do you build a positive rapport with patients and their families?
Long years of experience
Developmental Milestones and Delays
Asthma and Allergy Management
Dermatological Care Management
Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas
Residency:
The Roosevelt Hospital, New York, NY
Member of the American Board of Pediatrics
Fellow of American Academy of Pediatrics
they are great with the children.
As always they are great with the children
Aventura Management R.
Love this office.
Love this office. So organized and clean. The waiting is minimal and the doctors and nurses are very friendly and helpful. Dr. Zeltsman is our favorite. Have been going here for 2 years now with 2 kids.
oxana l.
Lab technician was very nice, kind, and professional.
Lab technician was very nice, kind, and professional.
Stephanie Z.
Always helpful.
Always helpful 🥳
Emma & Gaby -.
very pleased to communicate with the employees in your office.
I was very pleased to communicate with the employees in your office. They are all very attentive and friendly. I am very satisfied!
Марина Т.
On time.
On time. Staff were friendly and doctor was efficient and informative.
danella b.
Diana is always very professional.
Diana is always very professional. Thank you for your great service!
TIGER S.
Very good service.
(Translated by Google) Very good service, even if we don't speak English, they always provide support with translation services to ensure a complete visit. (Original) Muy buen servicio, así no hablemos inglés siempre el apoyo con el servicio de traducción, para tener una visita completa.
aura r.
Excellent.
(Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelente
Maria M.
Love this place.
Love this place and people who works there for professionalism, care and warmth to patients.
ольга ш.
Kind, calm, professional.
We love Dr. Marat Zeltsman. Kind, calm, professional. Perfect for my teenage son! Highly recommend!
Victoria S.
Aida, my favorite nurse, loves my boys.
I have been coming here from the time my boys were born. Aida, my favorite nurse, loves my boys. Every time she sees them, her smile brightens the room. My boys have a special bonding with Dr. Sredni and her. I’m forever thankful for all their love.
Eliane W.
she turned a month-long struggle into a simple, stress-free solution in minutes—truly remarkable!
I want to take a moment to recognize and sincerely thank Melinda Dolce, the medical receptionist at Pediatric Associates in Aventura. For over a month, I had been calling the referral department repeatedly, trying to get a referral for my son, and it had become incredibly frustrating. I was feeling overwhelmed and honestly unsure of how I would get it resolved. Then I reached out to Melinda, and she completely changed my experience. From the moment I spoke with her, she was professional, attentive, and extremely understanding of my situation. She didn’t just listen—she took immediate action. Within just 10 minutes, she had everything sorted and my referral was taken care of. I was amazed at how quickly and efficiently she handled what had been such a stressful process for me. I am so grateful for her assistance she turned a month-long struggle into a simple, stress-free solution in minutes—truly remarkable! Thank you, Melinda, for your patience, efficiency, and kindness. You are an absolute asset to Pediatric Associates and a shining example of what excellent customer service looks like.
Danutza B.
very satisfied with the service.
I was very satisfied with the service!!!!!!!
Philippes F.
Always happy with Pediatrics associated Avwntura.
Always happy with Pediatrics associated Avwntura. Dr. Great and staff as well
Jenn
been coming to him since my son was 2 years old, now 12 years.
Dr. Gallego is always a great Dr., been coming to him since my son was 2 years old, now 12 years. Highly recommend pediatric associates Aventura.
Wolfi M.
K.Pelts is the best !!!
K.Pelts is the best !!!
Nansy E.
Dr. Sofia took such great care of our baby Niko.
We had a wonderful experience at Pediatric Associates! The entire staff was kind, efficient, and welcoming. Dr. Sofia took such great care of our baby Niko—she was gentle, attentive, and incredibly reassuring. She answered all our questions with patience and made sure we felt confident every step of the way. So grateful to have found a place where we feel truly supported and cared for!
N V.
She is professional.
Britney prophete is the best ! She was very helpful with all the information she gave me. She is professional. She was very clear with instructions. She was quick submitting the forms and putting everything up to date. She was very sweet with my son who was very anxious and didn’t want any shots. She was amazing. I am very happy I got her to help me.
eliane k.
Britney prophete is the best.
Britney prophete is the best she has great customer service thank you!
Diana D.
they are great with the children.
As always they are great with the children
Aventura Management R.
Love this office.
Love this office. So organized and clean. The waiting is minimal and the doctors and nurses are very friendly and helpful. Dr. Zeltsman is our favorite. Have been going here for 2 years now with 2 kids.
oxana l.
Lab technician was very nice, kind, and professional.
Lab technician was very nice, kind, and professional.
Stephanie Z.
Always helpful.
Always helpful 🥳
Emma & Gaby -.
very pleased to communicate with the employees in your office.
I was very pleased to communicate with the employees in your office. They are all very attentive and friendly. I am very satisfied!
Марина Т.
On time.
On time. Staff were friendly and doctor was efficient and informative.
danella b.
Diana is always very professional.
Diana is always very professional. Thank you for your great service!
TIGER S.
Very good service.
(Translated by Google) Very good service, even if we don't speak English, they always provide support with translation services to ensure a complete visit. (Original) Muy buen servicio, así no hablemos inglés siempre el apoyo con el servicio de traducción, para tener una visita completa.
aura r.
Excellent.
(Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelente
Maria M.
Love this place.
Love this place and people who works there for professionalism, care and warmth to patients.
ольга ш.
Kind, calm, professional.
We love Dr. Marat Zeltsman. Kind, calm, professional. Perfect for my teenage son! Highly recommend!
Victoria S.
Aida, my favorite nurse, loves my boys.
I have been coming here from the time my boys were born. Aida, my favorite nurse, loves my boys. Every time she sees them, her smile brightens the room. My boys have a special bonding with Dr. Sredni and her. I’m forever thankful for all their love.
Eliane W.
she turned a month-long struggle into a simple, stress-free solution in minutes—truly remarkable!
I want to take a moment to recognize and sincerely thank Melinda Dolce, the medical receptionist at Pediatric Associates in Aventura. For over a month, I had been calling the referral department repeatedly, trying to get a referral for my son, and it had become incredibly frustrating. I was feeling overwhelmed and honestly unsure of how I would get it resolved. Then I reached out to Melinda, and she completely changed my experience. From the moment I spoke with her, she was professional, attentive, and extremely understanding of my situation. She didn’t just listen—she took immediate action. Within just 10 minutes, she had everything sorted and my referral was taken care of. I was amazed at how quickly and efficiently she handled what had been such a stressful process for me. I am so grateful for her assistance she turned a month-long struggle into a simple, stress-free solution in minutes—truly remarkable! Thank you, Melinda, for your patience, efficiency, and kindness. You are an absolute asset to Pediatric Associates and a shining example of what excellent customer service looks like.
Danutza B.
very satisfied with the service.
I was very satisfied with the service!!!!!!!
Philippes F.
Always happy with Pediatrics associated Avwntura.
Always happy with Pediatrics associated Avwntura. Dr. Great and staff as well
Jenn
been coming to him since my son was 2 years old, now 12 years.
Dr. Gallego is always a great Dr., been coming to him since my son was 2 years old, now 12 years. Highly recommend pediatric associates Aventura.
Wolfi M.
K.Pelts is the best !!!
K.Pelts is the best !!!
Nansy E.
Dr. Sofia took such great care of our baby Niko.
We had a wonderful experience at Pediatric Associates! The entire staff was kind, efficient, and welcoming. Dr. Sofia took such great care of our baby Niko—she was gentle, attentive, and incredibly reassuring. She answered all our questions with patience and made sure we felt confident every step of the way. So grateful to have found a place where we feel truly supported and cared for!
N V.
She is professional.
Britney prophete is the best ! She was very helpful with all the information she gave me. She is professional. She was very clear with instructions. She was quick submitting the forms and putting everything up to date. She was very sweet with my son who was very anxious and didn’t want any shots. She was amazing. I am very happy I got her to help me.
eliane k.
Britney prophete is the best.
Britney prophete is the best she has great customer service thank you!
Diana D.