Helena Gonzalez, MD

Helena C. Gonzalez, MD Pronunciation Guide

Pediatrics
4.8of 5 | (202) | View Reviews
About our provider ratings

Accepting new patients ARC Far West Ages seen: 0 - 18 Languages: Spanish Joined ARC: 2013

About Helena C. Gonzalez, MD

  • Dr. Gonzalez is married, and in her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family. She also loves to travel and the opportunity to learn about different cultures. In addition, Dr. Gonzalez enjoys going to the park, jogging, and cooking.

I enjoy working with children and being an advocate for their physical, mental, and emotional health. My goal is to create a partnership with each family and be present during the challenging moments as well as the fun ones.

Services

Behavioral Evaluation

Behavioral Evaluation

ARC Pediatrics provides behavioral evaluations to gather information to help your child and family.

Developmental and Autism Screening

Developmental and Autism Screening

Developmental and Autism screenings are tests that help diagnose developmental challenges in children.

Flu Shots

Flu Shots

A Flu vaccine can help prevent flu-related visits to the doctor each year. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated every flu season.

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Fluoride Varnish for Children

Fluoride Varnish for Children

Regular dental care should begin by 1 year of age, with a dental check-up at least twice each year for most children. Some children may need check-ups more often.

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Hearing Screenings for School-Age Children

Hearing Screenings for School-Age Children

Hearing screenings are tests to help identify hearing loss in children and its severity.

Lactation Support

Lactation Support

If you choose to breastfeed, your ARC pediatrician, ob/gyn, and care team can provide advice and recommendations. We also partner with Breastfeeding Success (BFS) to help new parents fwith specialized educational materials, classes, and visits with a lactation consultant, as needed.

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Newborn Hearing Screenings

Newborn Hearing Screenings

Hearing loss screenings for newborns help determine if your baby has hearing loss.

Pediatric Eye Exam

Pediatric Eye Exam

ARC pediatric eye exams check eye health and scan for amblyopia risk factors, blurry vision, farsightedness, nearsightedness, vision loss, and more.

Pediatric Immunizations

Pediatric Immunizations

Immunizations are a safe, effective way to protect children from diseases, including some cancers, as well as hospitalization, disability, and death. It is important to maintain routine immunizations during a pandemic or other public health emergency to prevent further outbreaks.

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Pediatric Mental Health

Pediatric Mental Health

When you have concerns about your child’s mental or behavioral health, your ARC pediatrician can conduct a screening or refer you to a provider who can determine the kind of help you need and help you access the right resources for your child.

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Pediatric Newborn Visits

Pediatric Newborn Visits

Our dedicated pediatricians offer comprehensive 3-day and 2-week newborn visits designed to ensure the health and well-being of your newest family member.

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Telemedicine Visits

Telemedicine Visits

ARC offers telemedicine visits for primary and specialty care. Doctors can quickly evaluate you for a new health issue or follow up with you via a phone call or video visit from the comfort of your home.

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Well-Check Exam

Well-Check Exam

A well-check exam focuses on maintaining your child’s health and is a time to discuss preventive care. Our doctors cover growth, development, immunization updates, health, safety, nutrition, physical fitness, puberty, acne, learning, behavioral questions, and family and social concerns.

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Locations & Hours

Credentials

  • Board Certifications
    Board Certified in Pediatrics
  • Medical School
    University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX, 2010
  • Residency
    University of Texas Southwestern Austin Pediatrics (Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas), Austin, TX, 2013
  • Education
    B.S. with Honors in Applied Learning and Development, The University of Texas at Austin, 2005
  • Professional Positions
    • Member, American Academy of Pediatrics
    • Member, Travis County Medical Society
  • Awards & Honors
    • Austin Monthly Magazine Top Pediatricians 2020
    • "Austin’s Top Doctors," Austin Monthly, 2022, 2024
    • Outstanding Resident Teaching Award, 2012-2013 (during her residency)
    • Texas Monthly Super Doctors “Rising Stars” - 2015, 2016, 2017
    • Top Docs for Kids, Austin Monthly magazine 2021, 2022

Patient Reviews

OVERALL PROVIDER RATING

Rating based on "Did the healthcare provider or doctor provide the care you expected?"

4.8out of 5
  • March 13, 2024

    Todo el equipo médico muy profecional

  • February 19, 2024

    Glad to book sibling visits adjacent to each other

  • February 17, 2024

    Dr Gonzalez is awesome.

  • February 17, 2024

    Front desk staff are always friendly and helpful. The nurse was receptive and thoughtful when I pointed out that there were uncovered electrical outlets in the kids’ waiting room today too, by the way. Thank you!

  • February 16, 2024

    Dr Gonzalez was warm, helpful, and down to earth. She shares her own experiences to normalize yours and help inform your decision making!

  • February 10, 2024

    It didn’t seem like the doctor had much behavioral health training based on some of her comments about my daughter’s weight and also pressing her about the PHQ-9. These topics need to be discussed with more sensitivity.

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