Our Providers
John Valdez, MD
Dr. John Valdez was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry, graduating summa cum laude from the University of New Mexico. He continued his medical education at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, followed by a residency in pediatrics at Banner – University Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona, affiliated with the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Tucson. In 2025 he completed a one-year fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
Dr. Valdez currently practices at Northeast Cincinnati Pediatric Associates, Inc., where he specializes in general pediatrics and pediatric sports medicine. He has extensive experience managing non-surgical orthopedic conditions including sprains, strains, fractures, concussions, and overuse injuries. His goal is to help young athletes continue to do what they love and safely return to play. He is a strong advocate for physical activity, healthy lifestyle habits, and considers it a privilege to care for children and their families.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Valdez enjoys crafting the perfect cup of coffee, weightlifting, running, aquascaping planted/saltwater aquariums, and spending time with his wife, daughter, and family dog.
Schedule
Monday: Mason
Tuesday: Mason
Wednesday: Mason
Thursday: Off
Friday: Mason
Education
- Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Fellowship, Sports Medicine (Pediatrics), 2024–2025 - University of Arizona College of Medicine–Tucson
Residency, Pediatrics, 2021–2024 - University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine, 2017–2021 - University of New Mexico
B.S. in Biochemistry, summa cum laude, 2011–2015
Licensure
- 2024 State of Ohio
Certifications
- 2024 Board Certified, American Board of Pediatrics
- 2025 Certificate of Added Qualification Sports Medicine
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), 2021–Present
- American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM), 2022–Present
Professional Experience
- 2025- present, Northeast Cincinnati Pediatric Associates
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