About
Dr. Elissa Gonzalez earned her BS in Human Development and Healthcare Policy at the University of Texas at Austin. She then completed her MD and MPH at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and her pediatric residency with Baylor. Known to patients as Dr. G or Dr. Elissa, she holds board certification from the American Board of Pediatrics and fellowship in the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. Gonzalez is a Certified Integrative Pediatrician, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist. She completed a Fellowship in Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care and trained in Pediatric Integrative Medicine. Her clinical focus spans preventive newborn care, breastfeeding and lactation, sleep health, children's mental health, and root-cause evaluation of complex conditions including PANS/PANDAS, autism, autoimmune disorders, and mold toxicity. She serves as an active member of the PANDAS Physician Network and attends MAPS and the Neuroimmune Inflammatory Brain Conference. She has also presented at IntellxxDNA events. Her research covers mother-child attachment, breastfeeding efficacy, and lupus in the pediatric population. Her path into integrative medicine grew from her personal experience navigating PANS and mold toxicity diagnoses in her own children. She lives in the Austin area with her husband Rick, their three children, and two dogs, and enjoys cooking, hiking, water sports, snowboarding, and lake outings with her family.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
BS in Human Development (focus in Early Childhood Development) and interdisciplinary degree in Healthcare Policy, University of Texas at Austin
Medical School
MD and MPH, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Residency
Pediatric Residency, Baylor
Fellowship
Fellowship in Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care
Additional Training
Educated in Pediatric Integrative Medicine (PIM); Certified Integrative Pediatrician
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Gonzalez right for?
Dr. Gonzalez is a strong fit for families seeking a pediatrician who goes beyond symptom management. She works especially well with children dealing with complex or hard-to-diagnose conditions like PANS/PANDAS, autism, autoimmune disorders, and mold toxicity. New parents benefit from her deep expertise in newborn care, breastfeeding, and lactation support. Families who value integrative and root-cause approaches to children's health will find her clinical style a natural match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Gonzalez specializes in complex pediatric conditions including PANS/PANDAS, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, autoimmune disorders, and mold toxicity. She also focuses on preventive newborn care, sleep health, breastfeeding support, and children's mental health. She takes a root-cause approach, blending conventional and complementary therapies through the Wheel of Health framework.
Yes. Dr. Gonzalez holds board certification from the American Board of Pediatrics and fellowship in the American Academy of Pediatrics. She also carries additional certifications including Certified Integrative Pediatrician and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
Dr. Gonzalez uses the Wheel of Health framework to combine conventional pediatric medicine with complementary therapies. She completed formal training in Pediatric Integrative Medicine and earned her Certified Integrative Pediatrician credential. Her goal is to identify root causes rather than treat symptoms in isolation.
Yes. Dr. Gonzalez is both an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist. She offers breastfeeding and lactation support as part of her newborn and postpartum care services.
Dr. Gonzalez earned her MD and MPH from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She completed her pediatric residency with Baylor. Her undergraduate education in Human Development and Healthcare Policy took place at the University of Texas at Austin.
Yes. Dr. Gonzalez serves as an active member of the PANDAS Physician Network and regularly attends the MAPS and Neuroimmune Inflammatory Brain Conference. Her personal experience navigating PANS and mold toxicity diagnoses in her own children deepened her expertise in this area.
Dr. Gonzalez sees patients from 3 to 5 days after birth through age 19, covering the full pediatric age range from newborns through young adults.
Yes. Dr. Gonzalez offers prenatal visits so expectant parents can meet their pediatrician, ask questions, and plan for newborn care before their baby arrives.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026