Ria Peralta, DO
Why did you choose Valley Children’s Pediatric Residency?
The passion to care for patients is palpable! Every person at Valley Children’s is committed to serving the community and helping patients and families achieve their healthcare goals. The residents and faculty are a close-knit group that fosters an excellent learning environment while caring for some of the sickest kids.
Hobbies:
Powerlifting (I’ve competed in six competitions so far!), kayaking, paddle boarding, finding new coffee shops, and going to concerts.
Advocacy and Research Interests and Accomplishments:
I’ve done research exploring the efficacy of COVID rapid antigen tests in the adult and pediatric populations during the early stages of the pandemic. I’m interested in quality improvement in the setting of pediatric cancer treatments.
Care Philosophy:
However brief or long patients’ time under my care may be, I want their experience to be one where their needs are heard, their concerns are considered, and their life matters.