Departments:
Texas Children's Pediatrics
Office location:
1111 W 34th
Suite 102
Austin, TX 78705
Get to know Gabriella Gonzales, MD, FAAP, CLC
Dr. Gabriella Gonzales is constantly impressed by the resilience of children and their excitement for embracing life. She feels that parents truly know their children best and she advocates for them to take a role in the management plan for their children.
Dr. Gonzales also believes that exercise can be one of the best forms of medicine. After her training in General Pediatrics, she chose to pursue an additional fellowship in Sports Medicine. As a lifelong athlete and former Division 1 collegiate runner, she enjoys all the health benefits of regular physical activity. During her fellowship she was exposed to the full spectrum of pediatric-focused sports medicine including diagnostic and therapeutic musculoskeletal ultrasound, concussion management, and fracture care. She worked with dieticians, physical therapists, and pediatric rheumatologists to understand how to address the entirety of an athlete’s needs. She provided game coverage for high school football, college football, college basketball and local wrestling, biking, and Special Olympics events.
She combines her talents in Pediatric Primary Care and Pediatric Sports Medicine and is excited to provide both services to her patients. She is also able to be a means of support for breastfeeding mothers as a Certified Lactation Counselor.
Personal Statement
I am originally from Austin, but I have spent most of my life in the Midwest. I am excited to get to know my “new” city and I have already enjoyed running the various trails around Austin and finding local parks to explore. I especially love finding places to watch my two favorite college football teams – Notre Dame and The Texas Longhorns.
Special Interests
- Breastfeeding
- Healthy eating
- Fitness
- Teenagers
- Obesity
- Safety
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Children's Hospital / The Ohio State University College of Medicine | Fellowship | Primary Care Sports Medicine | 2023 |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital / The Ohio State University College of Medicine | Residency | Pediatrics | 2022 |
| The Ohio State University College of Medicine | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2019 |
| The University of Notre Dame | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science in Science Pre-Professional Studies, Theology Minor, Magna Cum Laude | 2015 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Member |
| American College of Sports Medicine | Member |
Board Certifications
| Title |
|---|
| American Board of Pediatrics - General Pediatrics |
| American Board of Pediatrics - Primary Care Sports Medicine |
| Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice Certified Lactation Counselor |
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Maugans T, Hochwalt C, Gonzales G, Geller J. Progressive development of Chiari I malformation in a child with trilateral retinoblastoma and acquired growth hormone deficiency. Pediatric Neurosurgery, 2011;47(6):464-5
Luckhaupt SE, Dahlhamer JM, Gonzales GT, Lu ML, Groenewold M, Sweeney MH, Ward BW. Prevalence, Recognition of Work-Relatedness, and Effect on Work of Low Back Pain Among U.S. Workers. Annals of Internal Medicine, 2019;171(4):301-304
Screening for Physical Activity and Mental Health in Pediatric Sports Medicine; AAP Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness; abstract accepted Aug 2021
Gabriella Gonzales. The Power of Play, Charting Pediatrics [Audio Podcast], Colorado Children’s Hospital, Oct 2021. https://podcasts.apple.com/cy/podcast/the-power-of-play-with-gabriella-…
Gonzales G, Rakowsky A. The Importance of Play. Pediatrics in Review, 2022; 43 (9): 481–482
Liao N, Leung C, Barbee J, Gonzales G et al. Enter and discuss orders and prescriptions (EPA 4): a curriculum for fourth-year medical students. MedEdPORTAL, 2022;18:11263
Gonzales G. Calf Strains, Shin Splints, and Stress Fractures in Athletes. Ohio Pediatrics: A publication of the Ohio Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics. Winter 2022-2023. Pg 17-18