Dr. Maritza I. Irizarry has been an active participant in the pediatric population and its healthcare needs, especially within the state of Arizona, for over twenty years. Following her graduation from the Ponce School of Medicine in 1985, Dr. Irizarry plunged into Pediatrics with gusto, successfully operating two offices. Dr. Irizarry has received numerous awards, certificates, and commendations recognizing her commitment to the healthcare of Arizona residents, and also of those abroad while participating in medical missions–experiences that are held close to her heart. Dr. Irizarry is very involved in the community with a special interest in moving underserved-women forward. Dr. Irizarry is well-known and respected among the medical community. Sunshine Pediatrics is the only sole woman-owned medical practice in the area. Dr. Irizarry is credentialed at Phoenix Children’s Hospital and enjoys the comradery afforded by that affiliation.
In her spare time, Dr. Irizarry enjoys spending time with her family including her grandchild. Dr. Irizarry has several hobbies including music and singing, gardening, crafts and is closely involved with her church. For now, Dr. Irizarry’s passion for traveling is on hold, however, she is confident that the COVID-19 vaccine and boosters, as well as mitigation strategies will change that. With an increase in vaccinations, a return to a somewhat normal pre-pandemic state is in the future.
Dr. Irizzary maintains licensing in two countries which means that she spends double the usual time on required continuing education activities.
Pauline Goss, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1999 while working as a registered nurse in Buffalo Children’s Hospital ED. Her nurse practitioner career began in 2001 at Duke University Hospital and Medical Center with the GI & Nutrition Division and has been credentialed by the ANCC since that time. A move to Phoenix in 2005 brought with it a change to the Banner Pediatric Emergency Departments and remains on staff at the Banner Pediatric Urgent Cares.
Pauline has been with Sunshine Pediatrics since 2017 and enjoys servicing the community she lives in. Hobbies include dog agility competitions, watercolor painting, gardening and photography.