About
Roland F. Gutierrez, MD, FAAP, FMAPS brings more than 30 years of pediatric experience to his Winter Park practice. He trained and practiced across Chicago, New York City, Philadelphia, and West Palm Beach before settling in Central Florida. At MCP-Hahnemann University in Philadelphia, he served as a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics. He holds board certification in pediatrics and earned fellowship status in both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Medical Academy of Pediatrics and Special Needs.
Dr. Gutierrez blends conventional western medicine with integrative and functional approaches to promote optimal child health. He focuses on root cause analysis for chronic conditions, investigating nutrition, gut health, environmental toxins, and nervous system dysregulation. He received the Arthur Ashe Voice of Conscience award for his community contributions. Outside the office, Dr. Gutierrez participates in Orlando Touch Rugby and Winter Park Tennis. He encourages the families he serves to stay active, eat well, and embrace wellness as a daily practice. He works closely with local midwives and welcomes families who prioritize natural and integrative health from birth onward.
Education & Training
Additional Training
Former Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at MCP-Hahnemann University in Philadelphia
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Gutierrez right for?
Dr. Gutierrez is a strong fit for families seeking a pediatrician who goes beyond symptom management. He excels with children dealing with chronic conditions such as allergies, gut health disorders, behavioral concerns, or unexplained developmental issues. Parents who value integrative and functional approaches alongside conventional medicine will find his style natural. He also welcomes newborns and works closely with families who choose home births or midwife-assisted deliveries. His care continues through young adulthood, making him a long-term partner for families who want one physician who truly knows their child.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Gutierrez focuses on root cause analysis for a wide range of chronic pediatric conditions. He treats chronic sinus infections, allergies, gut health disorders, nervous system dysregulation, and behavioral or developmental concerns. He also investigates mold and mycotoxin exposure as potential contributors to conditions that other providers may not connect to environmental causes.
Dr. Gutierrez integrates conventional pediatrics with functional medicine tools to find underlying causes rather than treating symptoms alone. He uses gut health testing, organic acids analysis, nutritional evaluation, and mycotoxin screening. His approach addresses the physical, emotional, and developmental dimensions of a child's health together.
Yes. Dr. Gutierrez holds board certification in pediatrics. He also earned fellowship status in the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP) and the Medical Academy of Pediatrics and Special Needs (FMAPS).
Dr. Gutierrez trained and practiced in major metropolitan areas including Chicago, New York City, Philadelphia, and West Palm Beach. He served as a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at MCP-Hahnemann University in Philadelphia. He brings over 30 years of pediatric experience to his current practice in Winter Park.
Yes. Dr. Gutierrez cares for children from newborn through young adulthood and college age. He works closely with local midwives and welcomes families who pursue home births or other natural birth approaches.
Yes. Dr. Gutierrez evaluates behavioral and developmental concerns through a functional medicine lens. He looks for root causes such as gut imbalances, environmental toxin exposure, and nervous system dysregulation. He has resolved conditions including stuttering by identifying and treating underlying mold and mycotoxin exposure.
Yes. Dr. Gutierrez and his team serve both English- and Spanish-speaking families. The bilingual staff reflects the diversity of the Central Florida communities the practice serves.
Dr. Gutierrez received the Arthur Ashe Voice of Conscience award. This recognition reflects his long-standing commitment to community health and advocacy beyond the clinical setting.
Doctor profile last updated August 16, 2026