Denis Diaz, MD
Denis Diaz, MD
Pediatrics
Dr. Diaz is a board-certified pediatrician specializing in patients with special needs. He previously served as Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics for Duke Children’s Primary Care. He graduated from the University of South Florida College of Medicine and completed residency training at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center in Virginia. During service as an attending physician at the Naval Hospital/Camp Lejeune, he received Outstanding Young Pediatrician and Specialty Teacher of the Year awards. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and his dedication to patient care is matched by his advocacy for children’s health. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Robert Chong, MD
Robert Chong, MD
Pediatric Medicine
Dr. Chong is an experienced pediatrician who has been practicing medicine in Central Florida since 2003. He provides comprehensive pediatric care including preventive health screenings, vaccinations, well-child exams, school and sports physicals, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses as well as minor injuries. A graduate of Rollins College and the University of Miami School of Medicine, he also holds a Master of Biomedical Sciences degree from Barry University in Miami. Dr. Chong is a past president of the Central Florida Pediatric Society and a Fellow of the American Board of Pediatrics. He is also a certified instructor in pediatric advanced life support (PALS).
Ashwini Jasutkar, MD
Ashwini Jasutkar, MD
Pediatric Medicine, Pediatrics
Dr. Jasutkar is an experienced board-certified pediatrician who completed her general pediatrics residency at Thomas Jefferson University. She loves being able to care for her patients throughout the entirety of their childhood. Dr. Jasutkar is dedicated to provide quality care to her patients and their families.
Carlos Fernandez Maymi, MD, FAAP
Carlos Fernandez-Maymi, MD
Pediatric Medicine, Pediatrics
Dr. Fernandez is a board-certified pediatrician and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics with more than 30 years of experience. He joined AdventHealth Medical Group in Florida from Grand Haven, MI, where he was chief of pediatrics for the North Ottawa Community Health System. Prior to that, he was president and medical director of an esteemed pediatrics practice in Puerto Rico for 26 years. He earned his medical degree at the respected Universidad Central del Este in the Dominican Republic and completed his residency at Bayamon University Hospital in Puerto Rico. He speaks English and Spanish and loves all sports, especially baseball, which he has coached at all age levels.
Danuta Deeb, MD
Danuta Deeb, MD
Pediatric Medicine, Pediatrics
Danuta Deeb, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician who has been caring for newborn to college-aged children for 30-plus years. Named one of America’s Top Pediatricians by the Consumers Research Council, she works with patients and their parents to help kids be as healthy as they can be. Her experience in the pediatric field gives her a unique understanding of how to communicate with patients and involve them in their health care. Dr. Deeb earned her medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine of Damascus University in Syria and completed her pediatrics residency training at William Beaumont Hospital in Michigan.
Majda Behani, MD
Majda Behani, MD
Pediatrics
Majda Behani, MD FAAP, is board-certified in pediatrics and obesity medicine at the newly established AdventHealth Medical Group Pediatrics at Apopka, where she is seeing patients from birth to age 19. Her special interests include obesity care. She received her medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. She went on to complete a residency in pediatrics at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in Bronx, NY. Dr. Behani is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Behani is dedicated to providing comprehensive, quality patient-oriented care.
Michelle Norden, MD
Michelle Norden, MD
Pediatric Medicine, Pediatrics
Michelle Norden, MD, is an award-winning, board-certified pediatrician. She graduated with highest honors from the University of North Florida and earned her medical degree at Florida State University. Dr. Norden went on to complete her pediatric residency training at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, and now helps train residents there. She is currently on the faculty of both the UCF and Florida State University medical schools. She is a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society and a recipient of the Merritt Ryals Clements, MD, Award for Excellence. As a mother, Dr. Norden has an intuitive understanding of parents' concerns regarding their children's development and health status.
Cynthia Walker, NP, S
Cynthia Walker, APRN
Pediatric Medicine
Cynthia Walker, MSN, MPH, NP, CLC, is a certified pediatric nurse who has been providing primary and in-hospital care to children across Central Florida and Pittsburgh, PA, for more than 20 years. She joined AdventHealth Medical Group’s pediatric team in Lake Mary in 2005 and is an integral member of the clinical staff who helps drive the practice's research and clinical trials. Cynthia earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Duquesne University and her Master of Science in Nursing from New York University. She also holds a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Pittsburgh.
Sharon DiCristofaro, MD
Sharon DiCristofaro, MD
Pediatric Medicine
Sharon DiCristofaro, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician skilled in providing compassionate, comprehensive care to young patients. She earned her medical degree from the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine in Huntington, West Virginia. Dr. DiCristofaro specializes in treating pediatric patients with minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns including ADHD, autism, and other complex conditions.
Allison West, MSN, NP, FNP-C, CPN
Allison West, APRN
Pediatric Medicine
Allison West, MSN, NP, FNP-C, CPN, is a certified pediatric nurse who has been providing primary to advanced medical care for patients aged newborn to adolescent since beginning her career in a hospital fracture care unit in 2008. She next served two years in the pediatric progressive care/oncology unit of AdventHealth for Children followed by almost five years in the hospital’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) as a staff RN, relief charge RN and flight team RN. Allison is a proud graduate of the University of Central Florida, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and of the University of South Florida, where she earned her graduate nursing degree.
Paulino Milla-Orellana, MD
Paulino Milla-Orellana, MD
Pediatric Medicine, Pediatrics
Paulino Milla-Orellana, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician with many years of experience providing compassionate, comprehensive care for newborns to age eighteen. He earned his medical degree at the University of El Salvador before undertaking a pediatric residency at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. Dr. Milla-Orellana is a former visiting professor at the University of Florida Shands Teaching Hospital. He has a special interest in ADHD evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and management. Dr. Milla-Orellana is a member of the American Board of Pediatrics. He is fluent in English and Spanish.
Dawn Ellis, PA
Dawn Ellis, PA-C
Pediatric Medicine
Dawn Ellis, PA-C, MHP, is a board-certified physician assistant who has been providing pediatric primary care for more than 25 years. In addition to conducting well-child exams and providing treatment for acute illnesses and minor injuries, she orders and interprets lab and radiologic tests, performs minor surgical procedures and writes prescriptions. Beyond her background in outpatient pediatrics, she also has experience in pediatric emergency medicine and specialized training as a neurosurgical physician assistant. She graduated with her Master of Health Professions degree and Physician Assistant Certificate from Northeastern University in Boston.
Valerie Thomas, MD
Valerie Thomas, MD
Pediatric Medicine, Pediatrics
Valerie Thomas, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician in Tavares. She graduated from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham and completed her pediatric residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC. Dr. Thomas is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She provides general pediatric care for infants, children and adolescents. She also serves as the team physician for the Lake Sumter State College athletic program.
Kattya Antenor, MD
Kattya Antenor, MD
Pediatrics
Kattya Antenor, MD, graduated cum laude in 2006 from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts degree in microbiology and cell sciences. She earned her medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Since completing a pediatric residency, she has worked as a pediatrician at Growing Together Pediatrics in Orlando. In 2020, she was named a top physician by Orlando Family magazine. Dr. Antenor is a fellow of the American Board of Pediatrics and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Christian Medical Dental Association, the National Medical Association and the Central Florida Medical Association. She speaks English and Haitian Creole.
Mark Roque, NP, S
Mark Roque, MD
Family Medicine
Dr. Roque is an experienced pediatrician and clinical researcher who has been practicing medicine in Central Florida since 2001. In addition to providing pediatric care including preventive health screenings, vaccinations, well-child exams, school/sports physicals, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses, he serves as a sub-investigator for clinical trials aimed at finding improved therapies for a variety of childhood diseases and developing improved vaccines. A graduate of Eastern Virginia Medical School in Virginia, Dr. Roque carried out his pediatric residency at the Medical University of South Carolina. He holds certifications in both pediatric and neonatal advanced life support.
Rebecca Archer, APRN, CPNP-PC
Rebecca Archer, ARNP
Pediatrics
Rebecca Archer, APRN, CPNP-PC, is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner born and raised in Central Florida. While a student-athlete at Indiana University, she joined several international medical missions that furthered her interest in caring for children and families. Upon graduating with honors, she worked at a pediatric surgery practice before pursuing her professional nursing degree at Vanderbilt University. She joined AdventHealth Medical Group from a local pediatric specialist office, where she focused on evaluating and treating kids with ear, nose, throat and allergy issues. She also gained experience on the interdisciplinary cleft palate team at Arnold Palmer Hospital.
Kristy Beron, APRN
Kristy Beron, APRN
Pediatric Medicine, Pediatrics
Kristy Beron, APRN, is an advanced practice registered nurse whose goal is to make her community a healthier and happier place. She brings a wealth of knowledge and variety of medical experience in caring for children, which she learned at some of the state’s most prestigious medical facilities. Her special interests include preventive health, acute and chronic illness management, test administration and interpretation, cardiac medicine and urgent care. Kristy earned both her Master of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees from the University of South Florida in Tampa. She also holds associate degrees in both nursing and emergency medical services.
Miles Landis, MD
Miles Landis, MD
Pediatric Medicine, Pediatrics
Dr. Landis has been practicing pediatrics in Central Florida since 1988. In addition to providing primary health care services for children of all ages, he serves as an investigator for clinical trials aimed at improving treatments for a variety of disorders diagnosed in childhood - including autism, asthma, and immunization preventable disease. An honors graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York, he earned his medical degree at the University of Buffalo and continued at the Children's Hospital of Buffalo for his pediatric internship and residency programs. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Thomas Alber, MD
Thomas Alber, MD
Pediatric Medicine
Dr. Alber is a well-established pediatrician and clinical researcher with decades of experience, including service as a hospital pediatrics department chairman. He earned his medical degree at the Medical University of South Carolina and completed his internship and residency training at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Women and Children in Orlando, serving his final year there as Chief Resident. As a longstanding member of the AdventHealth pediatrics team in Lake Mary, he provides comprehensive primary and preventive health care services along with access to clinical trials. Some of his most recent research has focused on the development of new vaccines and asthma therapies for children.
Anita Moorjani, MD
Anita Moorjani, MD
Pediatric Medicine, Pediatrics
As a board-certified pediatrician, Dr. Moorjani is dedicated to serving her patients with exceptional care and expertise. Her experience includes private practice, outpatient care, community pediatrics, Level I/II NICU and teaching residents and students. Her specialty services include performing circumcisions, frenotomies, breastfeeding support, treatment of ADHD and other behavioral problems. She has presented research grounded in neonatal health at various conferences throughout Central Florida and currently serves as a Faculty Physician of Medical Education for the UCF College of Medicine and as Clinical Assistant Professor for the Florida State University College of Medicine.
Analise Casey, MD
Analise Casey, MD
Pediatric Medicine
Analise Casey, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician. Dr. Casey graduated with honors from Duke University and attended medical school at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. During residency training at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Dr. Casey was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society, which recognizes students, residents and faculty who are exemplars of compassionate patient care. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Lorraine Mitchell, MD
Lorraine Mitchell, MD
Pediatrics
Lorraine N. Mitchell, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician with over 20 years of experience and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. After graduating from Cornell University, Dr. Mitchell received her medical degree from Albany Medical College. She then went on to complete a pediatrics internship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC and a pediatrics residency with The National Capital Consortium at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.
Mihir Tolat, MD
Mihir Tolat, MD
Pediatric Medicine, Pediatrics
Mihir Tolat, MD is a board-certified pediatrician. Dr. Tolat completed his pediatric residency at the University of Florida Shands Children's Hospital. He is originally from India but grew up in New Jersey. He believes that a great doctor is a great listener who takes time to provide highly personalized care to his patients.
Heather Elizondo Vega, MD
Heather Elizondo Vega, MD
Pediatric Medicine
Heather Elizondo Vega, MD, FAAP, is an award-winning pediatrician, U.S. Army veteran and part of the pediatric and adolescent medicine team within AdventHealth Medical Group’s academic/teaching practice. She received her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed pediatric residency at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii. Dr. Vega specializes in acute illness treatment, chronic disorder/disease management, behavioral health, diet and exercise plans, growth disorders, gynecologic services, immunizations, school and sports physicals, and well care. She is a member of the Society of Adolescent Health and Medicine and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Alexandra Pizzi, DO
Alexandra Pizzi, DO
Pediatrics
Alexandra Pizzi, DO, is a board-certified pediatrician. After graduating from Brandeis University, Dr. Pizzi received her medical degree from Nova Southeastern University. She completed her pediatrics residency at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. A highly experienced clinician, Dr. Pizzi takes a whole-health approach for every patient, addressing the needs of the body, mind and spirit. She is fluent in English and Spanish.
Alexa Heller, MD
Alexa Heller, MD
Pediatric Medicine, Pediatrics
Alexa R. Heller, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician skilled in providing compassionate, comprehensive care to young patients. She earned her medical degree at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, before undertaking a pediatric residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Heller is also the founder of H.E.A.R.T. (Healing Through the Arts), a non-profit program empowering children and adolescents affected by medical challenges through various avenues in the arts.
Domonic Lane Westergaard, APRN
Domonic "Lane" Westergaard, APRN
Pediatric Medicine
Lane Westergaard, APRN, is a certified pediatric nurse with many years of medical experience. She earned her undergraduate degree at Valdosta State University in Georgia and her graduate degree at the University of Florida in Gainesville. She is a member of the American Nurses Association, the Central Florida Advanced Nursing Practice Council, the Central Florida Pediatric Society, the National Association of Pediatric Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Sigma Theta Tau International.
Sarah Li, MD
Sarah Li, MD
Pediatric Medicine, Pediatrics
Sarah C. Li, MD, FAAP, CLC, is a board-certified and Ivy League-trained pediatrician in Winter Garden. Before moving to Central Florida, she was an award-winning physician in New York City where she earned recognition as a “Super Doctor Rising Star” two years in a row. Dr. Li earned her undergraduate degree with highest honors from Baruch College/City University of New York, her medical degree with recognition in neonatology research from Stony Brook University School of Medicine, and her pediatrics internship and residency at Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a Certified Lactation Counselor with fluency in English and Cantonese.
Michael Baker, MD
Michael Baker, MD
Pediatrics
Dr. Baker is an experienced, board-certified pediatrician practicing since 1990. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a Section Member of Developmental Pediatrics. He earned his medical degree at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and completed a pediatric residency at Emory University. He also had developmental pediatric training at the University of Virginia. After his pediatric residency, Dr. Baker headed a community health clinic pediatric program and held academic positions at the University of South Alabama. Dr. Baker later practiced in Ocala, attended a developmental pediatric program at the University of Virginia and returned to Mount Dora to practice.
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