I was born and raised in Michigan. Growing up, I always enjoyed science and math. The idea of working in a health field occurred to me later, while I was running cross country and track in college. In many ways, the dedication and discipline I learned as a runner laid the foundation for my career in medicine.
Why I Treat Children
My patients are fun, sincere and so trusting that it inspires me to be their best advocate. One of the many things I like about my job is the opportunity to have great conversations every day. I enjoy them all — from a cooing contest with a two-month-old to a discussion about a stressful high school situation with a teenager.
What I'm Passionate About
Children deserve access to health care, and I work to provide equal and inclusive care. I feel a responsibility to do everything I can to make sure all the children I see get the care they need.
Make A Difference
By following the simple rule about treating the person — not just the illness. I also look for little opportunities that can change the hearts and minds of others when it comes to interacting with patients and families who are dealing with illness.
What I Do For Fun
I am a big sports fan, and pride myself on being a sport debater. I also enjoy most things sci-fi, especially movies and comics. Whenever possible, I try to incorporate Star Trek lines into everyday conversation.
Education & Training
Internship Residency
Pediatrics
- Orlando Regional/Arnold Palmer,
2013
Medical/Dental School
Osteopathic Physician
- Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine,
2010
Board Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics/General Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics/Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Insurance Accepted
Accountable Health Plans PPO
Aetna Better Health FL Medicaid and Healthy Kids
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 HMO
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Non HMO
Cigna & Great West HMO/POS Open Access
Cigna & Great West PPO/EPO
Community Care Plan Medicaid
Employers Health Network PPO
Evolutions Healthcare
First Health Aetna PPO/EPO
Florida Medicaid
Florida Medicare
Georgia Medicaid/Georgia Better Health/Peachcare
HUMANA HEALTHY HORIZONS (FKA HUMANA MEDICAID)
Health First Health Plans
Humana HMO/POS
Humana PPO/EPO
Molina Healthcare Medicaid
Multiplan PPO
Olympus Managed Healthcare PPO ORL
Prime Health Services PPO Specialty Florida
Seminole Tribe of Florida
Simply Healthcare Healthy Kids
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 HMO
Volusia Health Network PPO/EPO
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