Dr. Federico Frias received his Doctor of Medicine degree with honors Cum Laude from Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena in the Dominican Republic and completed his Pediatric residency training at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center, a primary affiliate of Albert Einstein School of Medicine (Yeshiva University).

When I was a child I wanted to be: A superhero!

I love: Education, establishing and building relationships, to serve others

My favorite childhood memory is: Picking eggs with my Grandfather, spending time at my grandmother’s house.

My favorite place: Sitting by the sea. Still today, I love to sit by the sea… it brings me peace.

My favorite food: Fish and plantains

Dr. Rippy is a Board-Certified Pediatrician. He received his undergraduate degree in Zoology at the University of Oklahoma. He attended medical school at St. George's University, with training in New York City. He graduated from Pediatric Residency at the University of Oklahoma, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he served as Chief Resident. Dr Rippy joined APC in June 2016.

When I was a child I wanted to be a: A Ranger or biologist. As a child I loved to explore, and observe birds and animals, and then study and learn about them. My interest in nature turned to studying medicine so that I could serve and help people.

I love: Growing, learning and playing with my kids.

My favorite childhood memory is: Meeting Heather, now my wife, in 3rd grade.

My favorite place is: Near the edge of the ocean. Things are always more peaceful and playful, or reflective and dreamy.

My favorite food is: Sushi, it is such a fun and healthy experience.

Dr. Marino Gonzalez is a Board-Certified Pediatrician. She received her Doctor of Medicine degree from Instituto Superior de Ciencias Medicas de la Habana Cuba and completed her Pediatric Residency training at Bronxcare Health System, a medical school affiliated with Mount Sinai’s Icahn School of Medicine. She has been actively serving in other communities in the state of Florida and is joining APC Pediatrics in Spring 2025.

When I was a child I wanted to be: A teacher, like my parents. However, helping my mother in the neighborhood when people were unwell—visiting their homes to measure their blood pressure and bring medications— nurtured my love for medicine. Now, as a pediatrician, I have the best of both worlds. I practice medicine while also serving as a teacher for parents and children, guiding them towards healthier lives.

I love: Spending time with my family and friends—it recharges me.

My favorite childhood memory: Playing hide-and-seek in the neighborhood with my friends. To this day, we still talk about those cherished times.

My favorite place: The countryside. I adore the mountains and the lush greenery.

My favorite food: Chickpeas and guacamole.

Jo Price, ARNP, CPNP is a Board-Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She received a Bachelors and Masters in Science degree from the University of South Florida. She has 23 years of pediatric nursing experience that ranges from intensive care, pre and post-operative care and outpatient primary care.

When I was a child I wanted to be: To work with children in the healthcare field or in education.

I love: the beach, photography, yoga and spending time with my husband and kids.

My favorite childhood memory is: learning to cook Cuban food with my abuela.

My favorite place: Space & St. John BVI

My favorite food: King crab legs

Mayrelis Silva is board-certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She received her Nurse Practitioner Degree at Miami Regional University. Mayrelis is originally from Cuba where she completed her Medical Doctor degree and her Masters of Science in Emergency Medicine at the Instituto Superior de Ciencias Medicas Habana, Cuba. Mayrelis has been in the United States servicing different communities in the healthcare field while completing her highest education. She recently moved to Lakewood Ranch to get closer to families and friends

When I was a child I wanted to be: A doctor.

I love: Reading about interesting topics in Healthcare, Science, Astrology.

My favorite childhood memory: Spending time at the farm with my grandparents.

My favorite place: Are the Beach and Mountains and areas that have both settings together.

My favorite food: Mediterranean cuisine

Caroline is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She graduated from the University of Miami in 2014 with a Bachelor's degree in exercise physiology before later returning to school to study nursing. In 2019, she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Emory University and worked at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in the inpatient rehabilitation unit while completing her master's at Emory in pediatric primary care in 2022. She joined APC Pediatrics in 2024.

When I was a child I wanted to be: A pediatrician

I love: My dog, JellyBean

My favorite childhood memory: Going to the beach every summer with my cousins.

My favorite place: Home or the beach

My favorite food: Chocolate

Mary is board-certified in pediatric primary care. She received her BSN and MSN from the University of South Florida. She has been working in nursing since 2004 and has specialized in pediatrics since 2016. Her focus has been emergency care, but since becoming a nurse practitioner, she has worked in primary care.

When I was a child I wanted to be: ER Nurse

I love: Reading, crocheting, spending time with my family, kids, grandkids, and my cats. (dogs too, but I am a cat person!)

My favorite childhood memory: Sitting on the front porch shucking corn or snapping green beans with my grandmother.

My favorite place: Connecticut in the fall when the leaves are changing colors.

My favorite food: Lobster and my grandfather's homemade New England Clam Chowder.