Kristin Struble, M.D.

Kristin Struble, MD, FAAP has been a practicing pediatrician in Phoenix, Arizona, since 2001.

Hi, I’m Dr. Kristin Struble, a board-certified pediatrician in Phoenix, AZ, and your family’s gut health detective. My mantra, “All disease begins in the gut, and all healing does, as well,” drives my 25-year mission to solve tummy troubles and prevent disease through food-first, evidence-based solutions. From pregnancy to childhood, I empower families to uncover root causes and build lifelong wellness. During my residency at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, I wrote Why? Our Journey to the Hospital—a coloring book illustrated by my young patients to ease hospital fears and support the hospital. As a mom who’s cheered my son to Pomona College, I get the parenting journey. Through my books, upcoming podcast, and Camelback Pediatrics practice, I make gut health fun, accessible, and empowering.

My Journey: Uncovering the Gut’s Secrets

My passion for gut health began at the University of Arizona (BS, Nutrition & Biochemistry, Magna Cum Laude, 1994), sparked by Dr. Andrew Weil’s inaugural integrative medicine lectures. Honored as Outstanding Senior and Senior Woman of the Year, I led initiatives like the Rural AIDS Project, speaking to underserved teens. Between my first and second year of medical school, I completed a summer nutrition internship at UCSD, selected by the American Society of Clinical Nutrition. During my residency at Phoenix Children’s Hospital/Maricopa Medical Center, I published an article with dermatologist Dr. Ron Hansen and created Why? Our Journey to the Hospital (2000) to comfort families. For 23 years at Camelback Pediatrics, I’ve earned Phoenix Magazine Top Doc honors (2007-2025) and shared insights on ABC15, Forbes, The Washington Post, and multiple local news interviews on pediatric health. When I’m not sleuthing gut mysteries, I’m gardening, cooking gut-friendly recipes, or hiking Camelback Mountain—living the life I teach.

Achievements and Impact: Solving and Preventing for Families

My work equips families to solve and prevent gut-related health issues:

• Books: Authored Why? Our Journey to the Hospital (2000, benefiting Phoenix Children’s), How to Be a Poop Detective (2016, second edition with Squatty Potty), and upcoming The Garden in Your Gut—fun, science-backed guides for family wellness.

• Media & Podcast: Featured on ABC15, Arizona Foothills, Forbes, The Washington Post, and local news interviews; guest on podcasts including Dishing Up Nutrition (discussing kids’ digestion, stress, and ADHD) and Reading With Your Kids; launching my own upcoming podcast on pediatric gut health and mind-body connections.

• Awards: Consistently voted Phoenix Magazine Top Doc by peers (2007-2025), Arizona Foothills Best Pediatrician (2020, 2023-2024), AZ Big Media Top 100 Physician (2024), and University of Arizona Outstanding Pediatric Medical Student (1998).

• Community: Served as Niños de Mayo Director (2000), March of Dimes Executive Leadership Committee member (2020), Panda Board Member (2017-present, supporting pediatric research), and Act One Medical Advisor (2024). Also served as physician educator for Wellements and SmartyPants.

My Mission: Let’s Solve Your Family’s Gut Health Mystery

I believe all disease begins in the gut, and all healing does, too. My mission is to empower families with practical, evidence-based tools to prevent and solve health issues from pregnancy to childhood. From Instagram tips (@gut_health_detective_md) to my upcoming podcast and online resources, I’m here to make gut health a joyful detective journey. Ready to crack the case? Connect on Instagram or Facebook, explore my books on Amazon, or join my podcast waitlist at Camelback Pediatrics!