Nemours Children's Health, The Villages, Florida1400 US Highway 441 N.The Sharon L. Morse Medical Office Building, Suite 522The Villages, FL 3215928.9509641-81.9598067Primary
I always knew I wanted to be a doctor. In medical school, I realized my true calling was pediatrics because those residents were the happiest people around. It’s still true — we have the most fun because we get to take care of kids! I’m from Jamaica, have lived in Florida for more than 25 years, and I’m the mother of three sons and a daughter.
Why I Treat Children
It’s a privilege to be able to help parents do the hardest job in the world — raise their children. I believe that children are our future. If we can help children to reach their potential, and if we treat all children equally well - no matter who they are or where they came from, we can change that future.
What I'm Passionate About
I’m passionate about injury prevention because it’s the best way to save children’s lives. I’m also passionate about healthy living and healthy habits. If we start with babies, we’ll turn the tide of the obesity epidemic. Teaching parents what to expect and how to navigate through infancy, childhood and adolescence makes their job a lot easier.
Make A Difference
Some doctors like children but find working with parents a challenge. Not me! As a mother of four, I tend to deliver care as a partner with parents. I’m here to advocate for the child’s well-being and to share my knowledge and training — parents can take it from there.
Education & Training
Internship Residency
Pediatrics
- Jackson Memorial Hospital,
1991
Medical/Dental School
MD
- Yale University School of Medicine,
1988
Board Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics/General Pediatrics
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)
Humana Commercial
Molina Healthcare Medicaid
MultiPlan PPO
Private Healthcare Systems CHA (PHCS)
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
Medical Interests
ADHD management
Asthma
Atopic dermatitis
Obesity prevention
English
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