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?
All the Charlie Brown movies
What is your favorite children's book and why?
Green eggs and ham. That was my kids favorite
What was your favorite childhood toy?
Barbie doll
Who is your greatest inspiration and why?
Mother Mary
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
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
Doctor of Medicine from American University of the West Indies
Residency:
Miami Children's Hospital
Undergraduate Degree:
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology - University of Miami, Miami, FL.
Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
American Academy of Pediatrics
Dr. Hightower was amazing.
Dr. Hightower was amazing. Very down to earth, knowledgeable, and personable.
Val D.
Courteous and friendly team.
Courteous and friendly team
Alfonso G.
Love this facility and every one there.
Love this facility and every one there..
Misty W.
The location is very clean.
Exceptional service from the time of arrival to the end. The staff is extremely professional, the location is very clean and the doctor we had onsite Sandra De Jesus Medina was top notch and knowledgable. Dr. Medina took the time to listen and provide so much guidance and recommendations. Highly recommend this location and doctor.
Christa J.
De. Porter is amazing.
De. Porter is amazing
Cora C.
to accommodate the needs of there patient's.
Vvery friendly staff to accommodate the needs of there patient's thank you
kita m.
Amazing.
Amazing , very nice & helpful !
Ghia O.
they are great with the children.
As always they are great with the children
Aventura Management R.
I love this clinic.
Thank you for such a wonderful care. I love this clinic. I will keep bringing my child here. The doctor is amazing. The staff and nurse are great!
M M.
Dra Hila Hilberd is the BEST.
Dra Hila Hilberd is the BEST 🤩💗
MAGDA R.
Excellent service and attention!
(Translated by Google) Excellent service and attention! Delighted with the visit (Original) Excelente servicio y atención! Complacida con la visita
elibel f.
Excellent service.
Excellent service
Carlos C.
I love how Dr. was I’m is very thorough and takes his time with each patient.
I love how Dr. was I’m is very thorough and takes his time with each patient.
Adriea S.
I absolutely love this office and all the people in it!
Since I have moved back to central florida, my kids have only came here for visits. I will say I absolutely love this office and all the people in it! Any worries I have, they have helped and are always there to advise and inform me. Keep Up The Good Work Winter Haven Office!
Legend M.
Dr. Kimberly is very good, excellent service.
(Translated by Google) Dr. Kimberly is very good, excellent service. (Original) Kimberly Dra es muy buena excelente servicio
Alan O.
the office is so clean.
Everyone is so nice! And the office is so clean!! 😀
Renee L.
los recomiendo al 100%.
(Translated by Google) Excellent service, excellent customer service. For my son, it was an extraordinary experience because they treated him with professionalism and responsibility. I recommend them 100%. (Original) Excelente Servicio, Excelente atención al cliente. Para mi hijo ha sido un experiencia extraordinaria ya que te atienden con profesionalismo y responsabilidad. Los recomiendo al 100% …
Juan Emilio Peña U.
The nurses are kind.
They took very good care of my daughter. The nurses are kind, and I really liked the doctor.
Nayleh R.
Excellent service.
(Translated by Google) Excellent service 👏 (Original) Excelente atención 👏
YELITZA COROMOTO MOYETONES P.
everyone goes above and beyond to make each visit smooth and stress-free.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Pediatric Associates and especially Dr. Claudia Landaeta. She has been the doctor for all three of my children for years, and we truly couldn’t ask for anyone better. Dr. Landaeta is patient, caring, and incredibly knowledgeable. She always takes her time with us, listens to every concern, and gives thoughtful guidance. As a mother, having a doctor you fully trust means everything, and she has been that support for our family since day one. The entire staff is also amazing—friendly, professional, and always helpful. From scheduling to check-in to the nurses, everyone goes above and beyond to make each visit smooth and stress-free. We are so grateful for the consistent care, kindness, and reassurance they have provided over the years. Thank you, Dr. Landaeta, and thank you to the whole team at Pediatric Associates for taking such great care of my kids!
Diala K.
Dr. Hightower was amazing.
Dr. Hightower was amazing. Very down to earth, knowledgeable, and personable.
Val D.
Courteous and friendly team.
Courteous and friendly team
Alfonso G.
Love this facility and every one there.
Love this facility and every one there..
Misty W.
The location is very clean.
Exceptional service from the time of arrival to the end. The staff is extremely professional, the location is very clean and the doctor we had onsite Sandra De Jesus Medina was top notch and knowledgable. Dr. Medina took the time to listen and provide so much guidance and recommendations. Highly recommend this location and doctor.
Christa J.
De. Porter is amazing.
De. Porter is amazing
Cora C.
to accommodate the needs of there patient's.
Vvery friendly staff to accommodate the needs of there patient's thank you
kita m.
Amazing.
Amazing , very nice & helpful !
Ghia O.
they are great with the children.
As always they are great with the children
Aventura Management R.
I love this clinic.
Thank you for such a wonderful care. I love this clinic. I will keep bringing my child here. The doctor is amazing. The staff and nurse are great!
M M.
Dra Hila Hilberd is the BEST.
Dra Hila Hilberd is the BEST 🤩💗
MAGDA R.
Excellent service and attention!
(Translated by Google) Excellent service and attention! Delighted with the visit (Original) Excelente servicio y atención! Complacida con la visita
elibel f.
Excellent service.
Excellent service
Carlos C.
I love how Dr. was I’m is very thorough and takes his time with each patient.
I love how Dr. was I’m is very thorough and takes his time with each patient.
Adriea S.
I absolutely love this office and all the people in it!
Since I have moved back to central florida, my kids have only came here for visits. I will say I absolutely love this office and all the people in it! Any worries I have, they have helped and are always there to advise and inform me. Keep Up The Good Work Winter Haven Office!
Legend M.
Dr. Kimberly is very good, excellent service.
(Translated by Google) Dr. Kimberly is very good, excellent service. (Original) Kimberly Dra es muy buena excelente servicio
Alan O.
the office is so clean.
Everyone is so nice! And the office is so clean!! 😀
Renee L.
los recomiendo al 100%.
(Translated by Google) Excellent service, excellent customer service. For my son, it was an extraordinary experience because they treated him with professionalism and responsibility. I recommend them 100%. (Original) Excelente Servicio, Excelente atención al cliente. Para mi hijo ha sido un experiencia extraordinaria ya que te atienden con profesionalismo y responsabilidad. Los recomiendo al 100% …
Juan Emilio Peña U.
The nurses are kind.
They took very good care of my daughter. The nurses are kind, and I really liked the doctor.
Nayleh R.
Excellent service.
(Translated by Google) Excellent service 👏 (Original) Excelente atención 👏
YELITZA COROMOTO MOYETONES P.
everyone goes above and beyond to make each visit smooth and stress-free.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Pediatric Associates and especially Dr. Claudia Landaeta. She has been the doctor for all three of my children for years, and we truly couldn’t ask for anyone better. Dr. Landaeta is patient, caring, and incredibly knowledgeable. She always takes her time with us, listens to every concern, and gives thoughtful guidance. As a mother, having a doctor you fully trust means everything, and she has been that support for our family since day one. The entire staff is also amazing—friendly, professional, and always helpful. From scheduling to check-in to the nurses, everyone goes above and beyond to make each visit smooth and stress-free. We are so grateful for the consistent care, kindness, and reassurance they have provided over the years. Thank you, Dr. Landaeta, and thank you to the whole team at Pediatric Associates for taking such great care of my kids!
Diala K.
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–1PM
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