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We're Pediatric Associates! Providing kids healthcare in Aventura

For more than 70 years, parents have been choosing us for their children’s healthcare. We support kids’ futures using evidence-based practices and the latest technologies to provide the highest quality of care.

(305) 682-1602

  • Monday: 8AM–5PM
  • Tuesday: 8AM–5PM
  • Wednesday: 8AM–5PM
  • Thursday: 8AM–5PM
  • Friday: 8AM–5PM
  • Saturday: 8AM–12PM
  • Sunday: Closed

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Visit our pediatric office

Pediatric Associates offers a warm, kid-friendly environment designed to ease anxiety and make every visit comfortable for both children and parents.

Our Office

Behavioral health

About 3 times more boys than girls are diagnosed with ADHD. See how our pediatrician can determine a treatment plan to help your child lead a happy and healthy life.

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Virtual visits

Not every health concern needs a trip to the doctor’s office. With the KidzDocNow app, your child can see a pediatrician with a video appointment right from the comfort of home.

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After hours & weekend visits

We’re here for the sniffles, fevers, and “uh-oh” moments—even on evenings and weekends.

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Meet our team

Samuel Gallego, MD, FAAP

Samuel Gallego, MD, FAAP

Board-Certified Pediatrician

Sofia Gofman, MD, FAAP

Sofia Gofman, MD, FAAP

Board-Certified Pediatrician

Oleg Georgievich Kovalenko, MD

Oleg Georgievich Kovalenko, MD

Board-Certified Pediatrician, Cardiologist

Diana Sredni Heinrich, MD, FAAP

Diana Sredni Heinrich, MD, FAAP

Board-Certified Pediatrician

Marat Zeltsman, DO, FAAP

Marat Zeltsman, DO, FAAP

Board-Certified Pediatrician

Maria Ruiz-Acevedo, MD

Maria Ruiz-Acevedo, MD

Pediatrician

A message from our Chief Medical Officer

At Pediatric Associates, we’re passionate about keeping Aventura’s kids healthy and happy. Guided by our core values—Care, Accessibility, Reliability, and Excellence—we’re proud to support families like yours with trusted, innovative pediatric care. Whether you’re new or a long-time patient, thank you for trusting us. We look forward to being part of your health journey.

C. Rocky Slonaker, M.D., CHCO, FAAP 


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Hear from our families

well-organized, clean, and comfortable.

We recently had an appointment with pediatrician Dr. Zeltsman and were very satisfied. He is truly a professional — everything is explained clearly, briefly, and to the point, without unnecessary information, while still answering all questions calmly and thoroughly. He has a very modern approach to medicine, and you can really feel his experience and confidence. We also appreciated his positive attitude, which made the whole visit easy and stress-free. The clinic itself also left a great impression — well-organized, clean, and comfortable. We highly recommend Dr. Zeltsman and this clinic 👍

Alina M.

The place feels well organized and welcoming to patients.

really liked the service at the reception — the staff was friendly and polite, they explain everything calmly and are very helpful. The place feels well organized and welcoming to patients. I would especially like to express my gratitude to Dr. Sofia Gofman. She is a very good doctor — she listened carefully, explained everything in detail, and gave helpful recommendations and guidance. I felt like she truly cares about her patients. Thank you to the whole clinic team for their professionalism and warm attitude.

Снежана О.

Excellent place, awesome people who are true professionals.

Excellent place, awesome people who are true professionals. Showed up a bit early and was attended to immediately. Thank you guys.

Timofey K.

she is amazing really kind and tiring to help.

Britney p she is amazing really kind and tiring to help

Daniel O.

Britney p is great.

Britney p is great .she has the great smile thank you

kindarley l.

Britany is the best Receptionist.

Britany is the best Receptionist. Always smiling and giving service .

Helen T.

very sweet and professional.

I have the best pediatrician ever!!! Dr. izquierdo is always there for her patients, very sweet and professional. She is the sweetest

Joha D.

warm practice.

Very well run and warm practice with top practitioners who treat everyone as an individual

Elliott Black (.

Very attentive and caring.

(Translated by Google) Very attentive and caring, she answers every question we ask her (Original) Muy atenta y cariñosa, da respuestas a cada pregunta que le hacemos

Yesica De La C.

They saw me without an appointment.

(Translated by Google) Very friendly and professional staff. They saw me without an appointment and provided medical care.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 (Original) Очень доброжелательный и профессиональный персонал. Приняли без предварительной записи и оказали медицинскую помощь.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Elena S.

Thanks again, everyone!

Awesome staff!!! Thanks again, everyone!☺️

Stephanie L.

I was in and out.

Front desk staff wasvery professional knowledgeable, easy and fast I was in and out

Mr H.

The best doctor office.

The best doctor office with the best Doctor Marat Zeltsman.

Yanik Nudel rd c.

Incredible place, beautiful, clean.

Incredible place, beautiful, clean. Organized, no wait, treated with such care, very thorough exam. Dr. Sofia answered all our questions, gave us great advice and direction for my son and we felt heard and seen, she didn’t rush us or dismiss my concerns. The front desk staff helped me set up the app, book my appt and the times the Dr is available works with my schedule late afternoon early evening and Saturdays. We can’t wait to go back!

Birkleigh W.

turned something that could’ve been stressful into a really positive experience for him.

I had an appointment for my son at 8:55 a.m., and we arrived at 9:07 a.m. due to traffic. We waited about five minutes before they called him in. The staff was amazing—super efficient but never made us feel rushed. They checked his height, weight, blood pressure, did a vision test, and took his blood. Every single staff member who interacted with him gave him a sticker, and you could see how proud and happy it made him. It turned something that could’ve been stressful into a really positive experience for him. Dr. Saltzman was wonderful; he examined my son thoroughly and answered all of my questions. We were completely done within 30 minutes of arriving. Highly recommend this office!

Daniela T.

Sofia Goffman is the best Doctor.

Sofia Goffman is the best Doctor 🫶🏻

Umida Sultan M.

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 -.

We accept most major insurances

Whether you have Medicaid, a Commercial & Employer Group Plan, or an Individual & Family Marketplace Plan, you’re covered and cared for.

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