Growing up, my younger sister was ill and frequently in the hospital. Because of her, I decided I wanted to become a pediatrician while I was still in grade school. My husband, children, and the rest of my family are the reason I’m the pediatrician I am today. They have taught me so much about the personal side of medicine.
Why I Treat Children
I have always had a special place in my heart for babies and children. At one time, I thought of specializing in neonatology. Then we had our first daughter while I was in medical school, and I wanted to spend as much time as I could with her. Since neonatology involves long hours in the hospital, I made the decision to care for families in my community instead. I can always go back for a specialty fellowship — while I can't go back and watch my children grow up.
What I'm Passionate About
I’m passionate about family-centered care, with the doctor and the family working as a team to help each child grow up to reach their full potential. I had personal experience of being a parent of children who required specialized care when my twins were born at 29 weeks. We are very fortunate that they are happy and healthy now. But it was eye-opening to be on the other side as the parent in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Make A Difference
I work hard to balance my roles as mother, wife and pediatrician. I think this gives me insight into the balancing act that being a parent is for most people. I relate to other moms and dads and enjoy building relationships with families. By establishing mutual trust, we can be a true support system for growing children.
Education & Training
Residency
Pediatrics
- University of Minnesota Medical Center,
2009
Medical/Dental School
MD
- Creighton University School of Medicine,
2006
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
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