I was born and raised in Panama in a multicultural family of Chinese and Hispanic descent. My husband and I enjoy raising our three boys in a diverse place like Central Florida, and I enjoy practicing here too. As a primary care pediatrician, I can build relationships with the families and kids I treat, which is a key reason I chose this field.
Why I Treat Children
I love working with children. Their innocence, their sincere smiles, their creativity and imagination, their big hearts and little hands brighten my day — every day! I also like working with their families.
What I'm Passionate About
I strongly believe that parents and physicians have a mission to offer children a good education and a healthy lifestyle. I enjoy providing patients and families with tools to learn new habits so they can build the kind of environment that promotes health and enjoyment. We should work together toward empowering kids to make the right choices about school, life and staying healthy.
Make A Difference
I am committed to helping and guiding kids who are trying to manage their weight, and that means encouraging them and involving their families. Working together, we can create a supportive environment that makes the transition to healthy living easier. I try to give patients and parents the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about incorporating physical activity, nutrition, quality foods and good food choices into daily living.
Education & Training
Internship
Pediatrics
- Hospital Materno Infantil Jose Domingo De Obaldia,
2005
General Practice
- Hospital Santo Tomas,
2004
Residency
Pediatrics
- K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital,
2009
Medical/Dental School
MD
- Universidad de Panama,
2003
Board Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics/General Pediatrics
Awards & Recognition
2012
Vitals Compassionate Doctor Recognition
2012
Vitals Patients’ Choice Award
2007
Orion Award, Galaxy Recognition Program at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, N.J.
Insurance Accepted
Aetna Better Health FL Healthy Kids
Aetna Better Health FL Medicaid
Aetna FL
AmeriHealth Caritas Florida (FKA Prestige Health Choice)
AvMed
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Florida Blue Select
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 Healthcare
Community Care Plan Healthy Kids
Community Care Plan Medicaid
Employers Health Network
Evolutions Healthcare
Florida Medicaid
HUMANA HEALTHY HORIZONS (FKA HUMANA MEDICAID)
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware HMO PPO POS EPO
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware Traditional
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delware HMO PPO POS EPO
Highmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Delaware Traditional
Highmark Medicaid Health Options
Highmark PA CHIP & Commercial
Humana Commercial
Molina Healthcare Medicaid
MultiPlan PPO
Private Healthcare Systems CHA (PHCS)
Seminole Tribe of Florida
Simply Healthcare Healthy Kids
Simply Healthcare Medicaid
Sunshine State Health Plan Medicaid
Tricare/Humana Military Health Services
United Healthcare Commercial Products
United Healthcare Community Plan Medicaid
English
Italian
Spanish
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