meet our team
Sorangel Diaz Arias, MD, FAAP
Board-Certified Pediatrician
Languages spoken:
English & Spanish
Q&A with Dr. Diaz Arias
What is your favorite animated movie or cartoon?
Disney movies: Little Mermaid, Jungle Book, Aristocats
What is your favorite children's book and why?
Dear Sussy, Dear Paul by Christine Nostingler. Because is tells a story about true friendship and fidelity even when apart.
What was your favorite childhood toy?
Playmobil Doctor/Hospital Theme
Who is your greatest inspiration and why?
My parents and my son. My family is my greatest inspiration.
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
Family time, outdoors activities, and movies.
What inspired you to work in pediatrics?
Throughout med school I had the opportunity to learn a lot about the different medical sub-specialties, but the one that fascinated me the most was pediatrics, for its extent and ability to provide care opportunity to children, as the pediatrician seeks to prevent, diagnose and treat disease in young patients while trying to understand and relate to what they cannot express by themselves. Moreover, being an aunt of 5 children helped me develop sensitivity, responsibility and the acknowledgement that kids deserve.
What unique qualities, skills, or services set you apart, and how do you build a positive rapport with patients and their families?
Connecting with my patients is my main goal. Making everyone count no matter the difficulties one has during hectic days.
Universidad Iberoamericana (2002 - 2007)
Residency:
Lincoln Medical Center, New York, NY (2015 - 2018)
Clinician of Excellence, August 2025
Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
took us in and cared for my child.
So thankful for the incredible service we received. After being rejected to be seen by her surgeon because my child was “possibly” contagious, the doctors and staff at Pediatric Associates took us in and cared for my child with very little wait. So grateful it was nothing major but even more thankful that we could count with the best care. THANK YOU!
Liz O.
The staff was very friendly.
We did not have to wait long for our appointment. The staff was very friendly.
Vinita H.
Very kind, excellent service.
(Translated by Google) Very kind, excellent service ❤️ (Original) Muy amables atención excelente ❤️
Mary C M.
You can tell she genuinely cares about her patients.
It’s always a great experience taking my son to see Dr. Sorangel Diaz! She’s so professional, kind, and truly cares about finding the right treatment and solution for any issue he may have. You can tell she genuinely cares about her patients. The whole staff at the office is amazing too!
Mayra M.
Good customer service and accommodating with last minute sick appointments.
Good customer service and accommodating with last minute sick appointments. Doctor has great bed-side manners & was thorough in explaining the differences of bacterial and viral infections not just to me but my daughter, as well. Thank you! Enjoyed the bacteria and virus chat😉
Doris Q.
Excelente tratamiento y atención.
(Translated by Google) Excellent treatment and attention (Original) Trato y atención excelente
Lisandra Rodríguez S.
Excelente en toda la a tensión.
(Translated by Google) Excellent in all tension (Original) Excelente en toda la a tensión
Dannie G.
We love Dr Diaz.
We love Dr Diaz she’s amazing and gives recommendations as if child is her own.
Shainna R.
Her fluency in Spanish is a plus.
Dra. Sorangel Diaz is The reason why I drive from Vista Lakes to their Alafaya location. She is extremely thorough, patient with my Autistic kids, listens to my concerns as a parent and extremely EFFICIENT. Even with a full office, I’ve never waited over 20 minutes. She quickly returns paperwork and makes timely referrals. Her fluency in Spanish is a plus. The front desk team is polite & always gift patients stickers. Highly recommend Dr. Diaz!
Michelle M.
excellent service.
(Translated by Google) excellent service (Original) un excelente servicio
angelica n.
Salisha Mohammed, MD is GREAT.
Salisha Mohammed, MD is GREAT and amazing with children. Thank you for all that you do.
Ednise E.
very attentive and thorough.
They were very kind and accommodating when I got the dates mixed up for my kids appointments. They were very attentive and thorough In their questions and making sure their wellness visit covered all questions and concerns. Especially with my teen, they asked important questions and offered great advice.
Angela M.
Excelente atencion.
(Translated by Google) Excellent service (Original) Excelente atencion
maickol p.
helped my son to feel comfortable in his first time having an EKG.
EKG visit went smoothly and the Medical Assistant was personable and funny; helped my son to feel comfortable in his first time having an EKG. I forgot his name but thank you.
Anaxilisse D'Oleo F.
support my daughter.
The Doctor did a great job. Thank you for quick response and support my daughter
Daisuke Miyamoto C.
Amazing staff and doctor.
Amazing staff and doctor and answered a ton of questions
Lain R.
Dr. Sorangel Días is a sweetheart.
(Translated by Google) It's always a pleasure to go to Pediatric Associates Alafaya! They treat us incredibly well. Dr. Sorangel Días is a sweetheart. Very professional, always attentive, and answered all our questions. Thank you so much! I highly recommend this place! (Original) Siempre es un placer ir a Pediatric Associates Alafaya! Nos tratan super bien. La Doctora Sorangel Días, es un amor. Muy profesional, siempre atenta y respondiendo todas nuestras dudas. Muchas gracias!!! Recomiendo este lugar!
Barbara F.
Excellent⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.
(Translated by Google) Excellent⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (Original) Excelent⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Alex N.
The nurse that did the EKG on my son was very nice as well.
Wonderful experience!!! Staff was great. Did not wait long either. The nurse that did the EKG on my son was very nice as well.
Cathy F.
The doctor that cared for my granddaughter was thorough, very helpful, and very kind.
The doctor that cared for my granddaughter was thorough, very helpful, and very kind.
Terry B.
took us in and cared for my child.
So thankful for the incredible service we received. After being rejected to be seen by her surgeon because my child was “possibly” contagious, the doctors and staff at Pediatric Associates took us in and cared for my child with very little wait. So grateful it was nothing major but even more thankful that we could count with the best care. THANK YOU!
Liz O.
The staff was very friendly.
We did not have to wait long for our appointment. The staff was very friendly.
Vinita H.
Very kind, excellent service.
(Translated by Google) Very kind, excellent service ❤️ (Original) Muy amables atención excelente ❤️
Mary C M.
You can tell she genuinely cares about her patients.
It’s always a great experience taking my son to see Dr. Sorangel Diaz! She’s so professional, kind, and truly cares about finding the right treatment and solution for any issue he may have. You can tell she genuinely cares about her patients. The whole staff at the office is amazing too!
Mayra M.
Good customer service and accommodating with last minute sick appointments.
Good customer service and accommodating with last minute sick appointments. Doctor has great bed-side manners & was thorough in explaining the differences of bacterial and viral infections not just to me but my daughter, as well. Thank you! Enjoyed the bacteria and virus chat😉
Doris Q.
Excelente tratamiento y atención.
(Translated by Google) Excellent treatment and attention (Original) Trato y atención excelente
Lisandra Rodríguez S.
Excelente en toda la a tensión.
(Translated by Google) Excellent in all tension (Original) Excelente en toda la a tensión
Dannie G.
We love Dr Diaz.
We love Dr Diaz she’s amazing and gives recommendations as if child is her own.
Shainna R.
Her fluency in Spanish is a plus.
Dra. Sorangel Diaz is The reason why I drive from Vista Lakes to their Alafaya location. She is extremely thorough, patient with my Autistic kids, listens to my concerns as a parent and extremely EFFICIENT. Even with a full office, I’ve never waited over 20 minutes. She quickly returns paperwork and makes timely referrals. Her fluency in Spanish is a plus. The front desk team is polite & always gift patients stickers. Highly recommend Dr. Diaz!
Michelle M.
excellent service.
(Translated by Google) excellent service (Original) un excelente servicio
angelica n.
Salisha Mohammed, MD is GREAT.
Salisha Mohammed, MD is GREAT and amazing with children. Thank you for all that you do.
Ednise E.
very attentive and thorough.
They were very kind and accommodating when I got the dates mixed up for my kids appointments. They were very attentive and thorough In their questions and making sure their wellness visit covered all questions and concerns. Especially with my teen, they asked important questions and offered great advice.
Angela M.
Excelente atencion.
(Translated by Google) Excellent service (Original) Excelente atencion
maickol p.
helped my son to feel comfortable in his first time having an EKG.
EKG visit went smoothly and the Medical Assistant was personable and funny; helped my son to feel comfortable in his first time having an EKG. I forgot his name but thank you.
Anaxilisse D'Oleo F.
support my daughter.
The Doctor did a great job. Thank you for quick response and support my daughter
Daisuke Miyamoto C.
Amazing staff and doctor.
Amazing staff and doctor and answered a ton of questions
Lain R.
Dr. Sorangel Días is a sweetheart.
(Translated by Google) It's always a pleasure to go to Pediatric Associates Alafaya! They treat us incredibly well. Dr. Sorangel Días is a sweetheart. Very professional, always attentive, and answered all our questions. Thank you so much! I highly recommend this place! (Original) Siempre es un placer ir a Pediatric Associates Alafaya! Nos tratan super bien. La Doctora Sorangel Días, es un amor. Muy profesional, siempre atenta y respondiendo todas nuestras dudas. Muchas gracias!!! Recomiendo este lugar!
Barbara F.
Excellent⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.
(Translated by Google) Excellent⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (Original) Excelent⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Alex N.
The nurse that did the EKG on my son was very nice as well.
Wonderful experience!!! Staff was great. Did not wait long either. The nurse that did the EKG on my son was very nice as well.
Cathy F.
The doctor that cared for my granddaughter was thorough, very helpful, and very kind.
The doctor that cared for my granddaughter was thorough, very helpful, and very kind.
Terry B.