Board Certifications

  • The American Board of Pediatrics

Areas of Expertise

  • Immunizations

Education

Internship and Residency

University Pediatrics Hospital in San Juan
Pediatrics
San Juan, Puerto Rico

Medical School

University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
San Juan, Puerto Rico

Undergraduate School

University Of Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico

Hospitals Affiliated With

Memorial Health
Candler Hospital

Professional Associations

American Academy of Pediatrics
Fellow

American Board of Pediatrics
Diplomate

American Medical Association
Member

Medical Association of Georgia
Member

Georgia Medical Society
Member

ECIC
Member

Personal Interests

Traveling, enjoying family.

Biography

Dr. Rico was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico and received her Bachelor’s Degree at the University Of Puerto Rico in San Juan. She received her medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. She completed her internship and pediatric residency at the University Pediatrics Hospital in San Juan.

Dr. Rico joined Savannah Pediatrics in 1994. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a member of the American Medical Association, the Medical Association of Georgia, the Georgia Medical Society and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Rico is also fluent in Spanish.

Dr. Rico serves as District Representative for the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and EverybodyCounts Immunization Coalition. She is an EPIC trainer for immunizations for the Georgia Chapter of the American Association of Pediatrics.