Juan E. Garona, MD

It’s very simple to provide a great recommendation for Dr. Garona. He’s exceptionally professional and calm. He’s always available, focused, asks questions, listens actively, and treats each patient and their parents with humility and respect. He’s never been dramatic or judgmental nor made our kids feel uncomfortable in any way.
He is one of the most down to earth and trustworthy pediatricians we have ever known. Our two kids were lucky to have both been admitted when Dr. Garona was accepting new patients. It’s unlikely that he will accept a lot of new patients so this recommendation is also for parents in the area looking for a great pediatrician. Look into PAMF and try to find one you feel great meeting with at first. Chances are this will be a very important investment for your child’s well-​being. First impressions are how we ended with Dr. Garona.

Dr Garona was the pediatrician for my 3 kids. He saw them until they turned 18. He is the best pediatrician in the world. He follows up, always calls back when you leave him a message. He trully cares about his patients. He checks the charts, makes sure our kids are up do date on exams and shots. I was so blessed to have the best pediatrician in the world! Thank you Dr. Garona for always making time to see us, for ALL the call backs when my son was so sick with his asthma and for truly caring.

Dr. Garona is an excellent Pediatrician. He never over-​prescribe medication and savvy. I highly recommend him after 5 years and 2 kids.

Dr. Garona initially saw my baby when she was born because her pediatrician was on sabbatical. Unfortunately, my baby had a slight health concern that meant we ended up in Dr. Garona’s office nearly every day for the first 2 weeks of her life.
Dr. Garona was so warm and loving to our sweet baby girl and very patient with my husband and I as we were first-​time parents. He was very helpful and answered any questions we had and is definitely a straight-​shooter.
When our actual pediatrician returned from sabbatical, I asked if Dr. Garona would just continue being our daughter’s pediatrician since he had already seen her so many times and we felt so comfortable with him. Even though he wasn’t taking new patients, he of course said that he would her doctor.
Now I’m pregnant with our second child and am so happy to know that Dr. Garona will be our new baby’s pediatrician as well!

Dr. Garona was my sister and my PCP (my sister is 40 and I’m 28), now he’s my son’s PCP. Dr. Garona was not accepting new patients when my son was born, but made an exception for me. I’m so thankful that he is caring for my son. I’m in great health thanks to him caring for me. He is a compationate and caring Doctor. I would highly recommend him if you’re looking a Doctor who really cares and is a straight shooter.

Doctor Garona has been our pediatrician cumulative 25 years for our children of 11 and 14 from birth. He is an excellent doctor in our opinion making himself available, educating you as necessary and always returning calls himself even for the smallest concern one might have. He never ever over-​prescribe medication and explains conditions and situations very carefully. He is a non-​native English speaker. However he knows that and watches you eagerly and repeats himself at the slightest sign of you not understanding him and writes, prints instructions for you. We have had many instances where our children needed specialist intervention and he has always directed us in the right direction and has weighed the outcomes objectively. Even after months when you visit him, you know he has gone through your information because he refers to your case informatively.

Dr. Garona has been our doctor for three children. His level of care is excellent. He is caring, responsive and very knowledgeable. His responsiveness has been incredible with us even receiving test results in the evening never leaving us to wonder. He may seem fast to some but will always take the time to answer any questions until you are satisfied.

Dr. Garona has been my baby’s doc since birth. He is absolutely great. He respects my opinions, and has always been there for us when needed. He is really understanding, caring and nice to my little one!!!
I am pregnant again and I have no doubts I want him to keep on caring for my babies. Way to trust someone, uh?
A big plus (for me) is that he speaks Spanish!!! Dr. Garona is awesome.

We love Dr. Garona. He has been my son’s doctor since (almost) birth and has always been so great with him. He is never dismissive or uncaring and he is the one what always calls be back… not another doctor or a nurse, he is the one.
We have been really happy with him!

Dr. Garona was my child’s doctor since birth however there was a circumstance in my family’s life that had to do with child sexual abuse. Yes the abuser was put in jail… but thats not my problem it seemed that anytime I called Dr. Garona for anything else concerning my child he always said «if its sexual abuse I cannot help you». I mean come on… it was very tramatic what went on in my family and completely out of our hands. He made me feel very small as a mother and useless… I had to leave him.

We saw Dr. Garona for late-​night care. He seemed very knowledgable and had a good way of explaining different issues. However, I felt like he was literally running to the next patient. He keep saying, «Fussy baby?» as though I would bring my daughter to the doctor for being «fussy». Not my first choice at this location.