meet our team
Rachel Ray, MD, FAAP
Board-Certified Pediatrician
Serving at:
Edgewood & Lakeland Hills
Languages spoken:
English & Spanish
Q&A with Dr. Ray
What is your favorite animated movie or cartoon?
Tangled
What is your favorite children's book and why?
Go Dog Go... Because my children loved it.
What was your favorite childhood toy?
Puzzles
Who is your greatest inspiration and why?
My husband
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
Tennis, language learning, and spanish
cooking.
What inspired you to work in pediatrics?
Love of children and love of medicine
What unique qualities, skills, or services set you apart, and how do you build a positive rapport with patients and their families?
I am learning Spanish to be able to communicate more easily with my Spanish speaking patients, and are now almost fluent.
Medical Degree from University of South Florida (1988 - 1992)
Residency:
Tampa General Hospital (1992 - 1995)
Undergraduate Degree:
Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology from University of Florida (1984 - 1988)
Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
American Academy of Pediatrics
Love this facility and every one there.
Love this facility and every one there..
Misty W.
Love them.
Love them
Alexandria D.
great group of ladies.
All the way around great group of ladies
Christal H.
Dr Tucker was above all my expectations for a child.
Wonderful staff Dr Tucker was above all my expectations for a child. Will definitely keep this Dr
Joseph M.
These folks were patient & caring.
These folks were patient & caring. My son will return for his next checkup
Christina D.
Very good as always.
Very good as always Dr Rachel is the best!
Stacy R.
A great doctors office with very nice staff.
A great doctors office with very nice staff. All the doctors are AMAZING but I want to give Dr. Saunders a special shout out, she is extremely informative, explains in detail and truly shows how much she cares about her patients. Best doctor at that office!!
Savannah D.
they were very nice to him and my son.
My dad had to take my son to the dr for me due to work and they were very nice to him and my son. My dad and son had a great experience (at least u till he needs his shots … lol). But very nice. Thank you
Carolyn S.
Always helpful.
Always helpful. Always kind to Jamal.
Rebekah L.
Doctor Rachel ray was amazing for us.
Doctor Rachel ray was amazing for us. We have been trying to get help for our son and she was so supportive. Got us on the right track and gave us more answers than anyone has in the last couple years.
Megan C.
very pleased.
It was very pleased everyone was nice none of my shots hurt they did there job very good
Madison R.
Very very good!
Very very good! I recommend highly for your kids
dominique n.
Sweet kind informative.
Loved her !!! Sweet kind informative she’s now our new doctor❤️❤️❤️
Dana
Great care my kids love this place.
Great care my kids love this place that goes to tell you something. Keep up the good job you guys!
Lourdes P.
wonderful staff.
My child has been coming to Pediatric Associates since newborn and he is now 14. They have a wonderful staff.
heather b.
the nurse and the doctor were very nice to my child.
(Translated by Google) The nurse and the doctor were very nice to my child. They did their job very well. May God bless them. (Original) La enfermera y la doctora muy lindas con mi niño asen muy bien su trabajo que Dios las bendiga
Hipolito osorto O.
Only doctor I trust with my children.
Only doctor I trust with my children
Ajanek J.
Always a great experience!
Always a great experience! Have 3 kids and been going for almost 9 years. No issues and always helpful!
Danielle R.
they always do a wonderful job with the kiddos.
All of my kids will be going here and they always do a wonderful job with the kiddos 😊
Christine R.
The nurses were so nice and welcoming.
The nurses were so nice and welcoming , I’m glad I made the switch .
Myiaa A.
Love this facility and every one there.
Love this facility and every one there..
Misty W.
Love them.
Love them
Alexandria D.
great group of ladies.
All the way around great group of ladies
Christal H.
Dr Tucker was above all my expectations for a child.
Wonderful staff Dr Tucker was above all my expectations for a child. Will definitely keep this Dr
Joseph M.
These folks were patient & caring.
These folks were patient & caring. My son will return for his next checkup
Christina D.
Very good as always.
Very good as always Dr Rachel is the best!
Stacy R.
A great doctors office with very nice staff.
A great doctors office with very nice staff. All the doctors are AMAZING but I want to give Dr. Saunders a special shout out, she is extremely informative, explains in detail and truly shows how much she cares about her patients. Best doctor at that office!!
Savannah D.
they were very nice to him and my son.
My dad had to take my son to the dr for me due to work and they were very nice to him and my son. My dad and son had a great experience (at least u till he needs his shots … lol). But very nice. Thank you
Carolyn S.
Always helpful.
Always helpful. Always kind to Jamal.
Rebekah L.
Doctor Rachel ray was amazing for us.
Doctor Rachel ray was amazing for us. We have been trying to get help for our son and she was so supportive. Got us on the right track and gave us more answers than anyone has in the last couple years.
Megan C.
very pleased.
It was very pleased everyone was nice none of my shots hurt they did there job very good
Madison R.
Very very good!
Very very good! I recommend highly for your kids
dominique n.
Sweet kind informative.
Loved her !!! Sweet kind informative she’s now our new doctor❤️❤️❤️
Dana
Great care my kids love this place.
Great care my kids love this place that goes to tell you something. Keep up the good job you guys!
Lourdes P.
wonderful staff.
My child has been coming to Pediatric Associates since newborn and he is now 14. They have a wonderful staff.
heather b.
the nurse and the doctor were very nice to my child.
(Translated by Google) The nurse and the doctor were very nice to my child. They did their job very well. May God bless them. (Original) La enfermera y la doctora muy lindas con mi niño asen muy bien su trabajo que Dios las bendiga
Hipolito osorto O.
Only doctor I trust with my children.
Only doctor I trust with my children
Ajanek J.
Always a great experience!
Always a great experience! Have 3 kids and been going for almost 9 years. No issues and always helpful!
Danielle R.
they always do a wonderful job with the kiddos.
All of my kids will be going here and they always do a wonderful job with the kiddos 😊
Christine R.
The nurses were so nice and welcoming.
The nurses were so nice and welcoming , I’m glad I made the switch .
Myiaa A.
Visit Dr. Ray at this additional location:
Edgewood | Lakeland, FL
- Monday: 8AM–5PM
- Tuesday: 8AM–5PM
- Wednesday: 8AM–5PM
- Thursday: 8AM–5PM
- Friday: 8AM–5PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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