At Growing Together Pediatrics, our team consists of experienced, compassionate providers and friendly, nurturing staff members who take pride in giving our young patients the personalized pediatric care that they deserve. We understand that you have a choice of pediatricians in the Central Florida area, and we appreciate your consideration. We can assure you that you'll feel confident in our ability to meet all of your expectations. We maintain a high level of expertise through continuing education to provide the most up-to-date care for the young patients we are privileged to serve. 

Primary Office: Conway Rd., Monday - Friday

Julia De La Cruz Pena, M.D.

Orlando, Ocoee, and Winter Springs, FL Pediatrician

Primary Office: Conway Rd. , Monday - Friday

Dr. Chabert was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She received her bachelor's degree in 2001 from the University of Puerto Rico – Rio Piedras, and her medical doctorate in 2005 from the University of Puerto Rico – Medical Sciences Campus. She completed a pediatrics specialty at Baystate Medical Center – Tufts University, Springfield, MA, in 2008. Dr. Chabert is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, and after practicing in Massachusetts, Texas, and Arizona, is proud to call Orlando her home. She is fluent in Spanish and English. 

Dr. Chabert approaches her patients as if they were part of her own family. A mother herself, she recognizes the need to approach her patients in a rounded manner, focusing on easing the mind as much as healing the body. 

When she is not working, Dr. Chabert enjoys baking, cooking, crafts, and hitting the beach with her husband and two children. 

Primary Office: Multiple locations and Telehealth Virtual Appointment Options, Tuesday - Thursday

Dr. Pierre was born in Manhattan, NY, and raised in New York and Massachusetts. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in biology and then attended  Loma Linda University School of Medicine, where she received her medical degree in 2015. Dr. Pierre completed her pediatric residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania, one of the top-rated hospital systems in the country. She is a board-certified pediatrician.

Dr. Pierre is passionate about partnering with families to promote healthy development in children. She has special interests in preventative care, advocacy, and mission work. She has participated in mission trips to Haiti and China, as well as urban missions right here in the U.S.

In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and children.

Ruben Guadalupe, M.D.
Orlando, Ocoee, and Winter Springs, FL Pediatrician
Growing Together Pediatrics
Primary Office: Ocoee, Monday - Friday

Dr. Guadalupe was born and raised in Puerto Rico. He attended Syracuse University, went on to the Universidad Central del Caribe Medical School and completed his residency in Ponce, Puerto Rico at the Hospital Episcopal San Lucas. Dr. Guadalupe has a special interest in pediatric cardiology, plus he is fluent in English and Spanish. 

Dr. Guadalupe loves spending time with his wife, cooking, and playing video games.

Primary Office: Ocoee, Monday - Friday

Dr. Jim Jin grew up in South Florida and has spent most of his life across different parts of the state. He obtained his bachelor's degree from the University of Florida and went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine from Florida State University College of Medicine. Dr. Jin completed his pediatrics residency at Orlando Health’s Arnold Palmer Hospital and is a board-certified pediatrician.

Dr. Jin takes great pleasure in building relationships with his patients and their families. He is particularly passionate about helping them navigate the complexities of various health conditions and collaborating to develop effective strategies for healthy living. Outside of his professional life, Dr. Jin enjoys exploring Orlando's vibrant culinary scene and natural attractions with his wife and children, while also connecting with the local community.

Primary Office: Ocoee and Telehealth Virtual Appointment Options, Monday - Friday

Teresa Truong, DNP, CPNP-PC, is a board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner with a specialty in pediatric primary care. She moved to Florida from Michigan in 2001 and spent four years as a Registered Nurse on a pediatric unit at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital in Gainesville. Her experience there solidified her love for preventative care and desire to positively impact her patients at all the important stages of their lives. Teresa went on to earn her Doctorate of Nursing Practice Degree from the University of Florida, specializing in pediatric primary care. She is an active member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society and the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. Teresa is fluent in Vietnamese.

As a provider, Teresa is passionate about building relationships, and partnering with parents and families to ensure their children are living happy, healthy lives, and able to reach their full potential.

In her free time Teresa enjoys living an active lifestyle, cooking new recipes, spending time with family, and traveling. She’s happy to call Orlando home, is excited to join the Growing Together Pediatrics team and can’t wait to meet you and your family!