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Avilio E. Muñoz, MD

Avilio E. Muñoz, MD

Pediatrics

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Professional Background

In 1996, Dr. Muñoz received his Medical Degree from Universidad del Zulia, Venezuela. He completed his residency in Pediatrics from Universidad del Caribe del Caribe, Bayamon, Puerto Rico in 2001.


“ I love working with babies and children, and enjoy watching them develop and flourish into young adults. It has been a great honor to have my former patients select me to be the pediatrician for their own children.”


Professional Associations

Dr. Muñoz is a Board member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association, and Society and Holistic Pediatric Alliance.


“I give thanks to my father, work partner, mentor and teacher who has practiced as a Gastroenterologist for 44 years and who has incorporated Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture and prolotherapy into his practice for 20 years.”


Hobbies and Interests

Dr. Muñoz enjoys spending time with his family and three dogs. In addition to pediatrics, he loves participating in community races, reading, going to the beach, traveling, and watching sports.


Medical School

  • Universidad de Zulia, Venezuela, 1996 Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND), USA, 2009

Internship/Residency

  • Universidad del Caribe, Bayamon, Puerto Rico, Pediatrics, 2001

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Pediatrics

Academic Appointments

  • Physician in Training Award, United States of America
  • Clinic Assistant Professor, USF
  • Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics, Washington State Hospital
  • Highest Quality in Patient Care Award from The National Institute of Quality Assuarance, Inc., USA

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Joseph's Hospital & Florida Hospital on Fletcher
  • Volunteer for the Shriner's Hospital, Tampa, FL

Clinical Interests

  • Holistic Health
  • Obesity
  • Weight Management
  • Nutritional Counseling
  • Allergies
  • Asthma