A dedicated Latino and native Spanish-speaking pediatrician, Dr. Calderon is a passionate advocate for children’s health and wellbeing at the local and national levels. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by underserved communities, he works tirelessly to ensure all children, regardless of background, have access to quality healthcare. His advocacy for vaccination and tobacco prevention extends beyond the health system and university, as he actively participates in policy discussions and collaborates with organizations to address pediatric care and training disparities and create bilingual, bicultural health literacy information. A leader in the National Hispanic Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Calderon champions outreach initiatives that promote equitable healthcare and empower families across the nation. He recently recorded national public service messages in English and Spanish, encouraging kids to avoid tobacco use as they return to school. He is also the pediatric advocacy rotation director and associate professor of pediatrics at University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine.
