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Euripides Roques, MD, FAAP
Board-Certified Pediatrician
Languages spoken:
English & Spanish
Meet Dr. Roques
Dr. Roques was born and raised in the Dominican Republic, where he attended medical school at Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE). He later moved to New York City to complete his pediatric residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College, in the Bronx. He has a special interest in preventive medicine and research, and he completed a research fellowship through the ECRIP program at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center.
Q&A with Dr. Roques
What is your favorite animated movie or cartoon?
My favorite animated movie is Ice Age.
What is your favorite children's book?
My favorite children’s book is The Little Prince.
What was your favorite childhood toy?
My favorite animated movie is Cars.
Who is your greatest inspiration?
My greatest inspiration is my parents.
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
My hobbies and interests outside of work include jogging and reading.
What inspired you to work in pediatrics?
I was inspired by my godmother, who used to take me to her pediatric practice as a child as I showed interest in becoming a doctor at a young age. The care and dedication she placed on her patients inspired me to become a Pediatrician.
What unique qualities, skills, or services set you apart, and how do you build a positive rapport with patients and their families?
Cultural sensitivity and communication.
Preventive care advocacy.
Family centered approach.