Kids go through so many stages and they need someone to coach them at every step — and so do parents. Parents always need someone to reassure them, give them advice and also praise them. That’s the part I enjoy most. I also have experience caring for kids around the world so I love taking care of families from different cultures and backgrounds.
Why I Treat Children
Growing up, I was the eldest of five siblings so I was helping my mother with them early on. Because of that I never had to push my heart in any way to care for children. Now that I’m a mother myself, I have been caring for kids all through my life. So it comes very naturally.
What I'm Passionate About
When parents have newborns I focus on the prevention of diseases and accidents, because prevention is better than cure. I also help them find developmentally appropriate things to do with their children. I love caring for teens as well, and I try always to counsel them so they can manage their time and pressures in school. I want to help them make good decisions for their path in life. I try as much as I can to guide them and to answer every question.
Make A Difference
As a child’s pediatrician I’m usually the first stop for parents so my ability to be broad in my thinking is important. Every age brings its challenges and I try to cover as much as I can together with them. Specific things I try to advise parents about are nutrition issues, and in Florida we have water everywhere so water safety and sunscreen is also critical. I also enjoy taking care of families from different cultures because I myself came from a distant place so, we really understand each other.
Education & Training
Internship
General Rotating - Jordan University Hospital, 2001
Residency
Otolaryngology
- Jordan University Hospital,
2003
Internship Residency
Pediatrics
- Orlando Health,
2010
Medical/Dental School
MD
- Jordan University of Science and Technology,
2000
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
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
Arabic
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