I’m a native Floridian who grew up in Titusville. I went to medical school at the University of Miami School of Medicine, and did my residency at Arnold Palmer Hospital. I have a Masters in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University. Growing up, my role model was my father – a physician who still practices medicine at 78, so it was a natural for me to go into medicine.
Why I Treat Children
I love all children, from babies to teenagers. As a parent myself, I like to mentor and help other parents deal with behavioral issues and getting past the tough toddler years.
What I'm Passionate About
I’m passionate about good health and nutrition. I promote breastfeeding nutrition for new moms and their babies. I’m involved in public health policy to make recommendations for changes to help fight childhood obesity and improve nutrition.
How I Try to Make A Difference
I make a point of giving each family and child the attention they deserve. I take the time to address all their concerns, knowing that every question is important. Also, I enjoy mentoring first-year medical students, introducing them to pediatric medicine. I volunteer at a free health clinic for the underserved and uninsured through my church.
Education & Training
Internship Residency
Pediatrics
- Orlando Regional/Arnold Palmer,
2005
Medical/Dental School
MD
- University of Miami School of Medicine,
2001
Masters of Public Health
- Johns Hopkins University,
2005
Board Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics/General Pediatrics
Insurance Accepted
Accountable Health Plans PPO
Aetna Better Health FL Healthy Kids
Aetna Better Health FL Medicaid
Aetna Better Health FL Medicaid and Healthy Kids
Aetna FL
Aetna HMO/POS/PPO/EPO
AmeriHealth Caritas Florida (FKA Prestige Health Choice)
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield Florida Blue Select
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Florida Blue Select
Blue Cross and Blue Shield HMO
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Non HMO
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of FL Network Blue
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of FL PPO/Traditional
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida HMO/Health Options
Cigna & Great West HMO/POS Open Access
Cigna & Great West PPO/EPO
Cigna Healthcare
Community Care Plan Healthy Kids
Community Care Plan Medicaid
Employers Health Network
Employers Health Network PPO
Evolutions Healthcare
First Health Aetna PPO/EPO
Florida Medicaid
Florida Medicare
HUMANA HEALTHY HORIZONS (FKA HUMANA MEDICAID)
Health First Health Plans
Humana Commercial
Humana HMO/POS
Humana PPO/EPO
Molina Healthcare Medicaid
MultiPlan PPO
Multiplan PPO
Olympus Managed Healthcare PPO ORL
Prime Health Services PPO Specialty Florida
Private Healthcare Systems CHA (PHCS)
Seminole Tribe of Florida
Simply Healthcare Healthy Kids
Simply Healthcare Medicaid
Simply Healthcare Medicaid HMO
Star Healthcare Network
Sunshine SMI/CMS 19 & 21
Sunshine State Health Plan Medicaid
Three Rivers Provider Network
Tricare/Humana Military Health Services
United Healthcare Commercial Products
United Healthcare Community Plan Medicaid
United Healthcare Community Plan Medicaid HMO
Volusia Health Network PPO/EPO
English
Arabic
Spanish
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