John Valdez, MD

Resident Status: 
PL-3
Medical School: 
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Biography: 
Where are you from?
Albuquerque, NM
What are your personal interests/hobbies?
Aquariums, Coffee, Carpentry
What are your professional interests?
PICU, NICU, GI
Why did you choose UA Peds?
Attendings are invested in your learning. Everyone is approachable and supportive. Tucson is close enough for extended family to visit us.
What is your favorite thing about Tucson?
The Sonoran desert ecology and food are incredible!
What are your non-medical goals during residency?
Try every flavor of gelato with my daughter at Frost!
If you could have a superpower- what would it be?
The ability to instantly learn a language just from hearing it spoken.