Ana Maria Ruiz Castaneda, MD

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.