Erin M Gutierrez, M.D.

As a pediatrician, I see my role as teaming up with children and families to help promote healthy and happy lives.

It is important to me to understand what matters most to your child and family. By listening to your concerns and inviting questions, I can guide discussions to help your family make informed decisions about your child’s healthcare. I try to include children and adolescents in discussions as much as possible when it is developmentally appropriate. This helps them to learn about their bodies prepare for the future.

For me, some of the most important visits are routinely scheduled Well-Child Care visits. Preventing illness with vaccines, discussing expected changes tied to developing skills, and supporting healthy habits all play an important role in the health of the whole child. These visits also let us build a relationship and address any questions that you have.

Being there to support families and children brings me joy - to both celebrate successes and to be there when challenges arise. I want to be a trusted person whom patients can come to for advice about any health topic. I have a special interest in early childhood development and managing chronic conditions in children and adolescents.

I grew up in Southern California and moved to the Bay Area in 2008 to start my residency at Children’s Hospital Oakland (now known as UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland). The Bay Area quickly felt like home. I enjoy exploring the local hills, camping and backpacking in the mountains of California, and visiting the coastal tide pools. Cooking and sharing a meal with family and friends is my favorite way to connect. I am a novice at watercolor, sewing, and playing the cello and hope to find time to continue to work on these creative interests. I live in the East Bay with my husband and our 2 cats.