Nemours Children's Health, Lakeland1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd.Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, Suite ALakeland, FL 3380328.0593298-81.9549898Secondary
I grew up in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. From an early age, I loved learning new things and displayed an intellectual curiosity about different issues related to health conditions. Also, my father was a pediatrician who gave me the opportunity to follow his work. Having that chance to witness how rewarding it was to help families, captured my interest as well. He was my inspiration.
Why I Treat Children
Children have a pure appreciation for the work we do. I believe if you have a positive impact on the health of a child, you can impact the future of that child as well. Most of the children we care for don’t bring on their conditions – it’s out of their control. I enjoy the challenge of interacting with children and helping them to understand their condition.
What I'm Passionate About
I’m passionate about finding which hormonal abnormality is behind the child’s signs and symptoms. I also embrace the challenge of finding the best therapy to treat each condition.
Make A Difference
I’m a big believer in communicating with the patient and family. And, I try to make myself accessible to address their concerns and needs.
What I Do For Fun
I’m a movie buff – I like watching all kinds of different movies. Also, I play soccer regularly.
Medical Genetics
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro,
1997
Residency
Pediatrics
- Jackson Memorial Hospital,
2000
Medical/Dental School
MD
- Universidade Federal Do Rio de Janeiro,
1995
Board Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics/General Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics/Endocrinology
Awards & Recognition
2011
Best Doctors in America
2011
Nemours' Top Doctors in Endocrinology
2010
Nemours' Top Doctors in Endocrinology
2012
Nemours' Top Doctors in Endocrinology
2016
Orlando Magazine Best Doctors 2016
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
Beech Street
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
Corporate Medical Network Global International PPO FL
Employers Health Network PPO
Evolutions Healthcare
First Health Aetna PPO/EPO
Florida Medicaid
Florida Medicare
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
Adrenal Disease
Diabetes
Gender Dysphoria
Pituitary Disease
Puberty Disorders
Short Stature
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Nodules
Research Activities
As Chief of the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at Nemours Children’s Hospital, I focus on research involving two main areas: type 1 diabetes and disorders of growth. In 2012, we were a research site for the following diabetes-related studies:
This study focuses on screening relatives of our established patients with type 1 diabetes for diabetes-related antibodies in the blood.
This study is designed to better understand the immunological mechanisms underlying the disease.
This study has focused on the safety and efficacy of statins in children with diabetes and hyperlipidemia.
This study evaluates how this new technology can improve the daily care of adolescents with type 1 diabetes.
In 2012, we were a research site for the following studies related to disorders of growth:
We are involved in ongoing data collection/observational studies for several growth hormone registries.The purpose of this study is to obtain additional data on the safety and outcome of growth hormone therapy in patients utilizing different brands of the hormone.
Idiopathic short stature (ISS) refers to extreme short stature that does not have a diagnostic explanation after an ordinary growth evaluation. This study is aimed at better evaluation of optimal management of children with ISS receiving growth hormone therapy.
This study examines the potential role of aromatase inhibitors (with or without growth hormone therapy) in enhancing growth in adolescent boys with significant short stature.
Medical Interests
Adrenal disorders
Bone health and osteoporosis
Calcium deficiency and parathyroids
Diabetes insipidus
Disorders of growth
Disorders of puberty
Disorders of sexual differentiation
Hypoglycemia
Pituitary disorders
Thyroid cancer
Thyroid disorders
Type 1 and type 2 diabetes
English
Portuguese
Spanish
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