Healthcare Providers

The University of Florida Department of Pediatrics’ General Pediatrics Division is proud to include some of the nation’s top pediatrician-researchers on its list of faculty members. The pediatrician that treats your child is very likely a national leader in his or her field, for the areas of general pediatrics, medical education, educational technology, health services, and/or social media and communication. Most have published their work in scholarly journals and contributed to national and global health initiatives that benefit children.

Anna X L Abbott
Department: MD-PEDS-CP OCALA PEDS

Anna X L Abbott MD

UF Health Physician, General Pediatrics
Phone: (352) 733-0111
Krystal A Bittar
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Krystal A Bittar Psy.D.

Assistant Professor
Phone: (352) 627-9320
Jyoti Budania
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Jyoti Budania M.D.

Assistant Professor
Phone: (352) 265-3604
Johanna Campos
Department: MD-PEDS-CP OCALA PEDS

Johanna Campos MD

UFHealth Physician
Phone: (352) 732-8955
Jessica Capote
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Jessica Capote

CLIN AST PROF
Phone: (352) 627-9350
Carolyn G Carter
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Carolyn G Carter MD, MS

Professor
Phone: (352) 733-1770
Romeo E Castillo-Melendez
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Romeo E Castillo-Melendez M.D.

ADJ CLN AST PRF
Phone: (352) 265-0724
Elyse M Chaviano
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Elyse M Chaviano MD

Assistant Professor
Phone: (352) 733-7337
Blaire A Cote
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Blaire A Cote

Clinical Assistant Professor
Phone: (352) 733-0111
Jacquelyn F Crews
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Jacquelyn F Crews MD

Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Phone: (352) 273-9000
Michael K Davis
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Michael K Davis M.D.

Associate Clinical Professor
Phone: (352) 733-1770
Levette N Dunbar
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Levette N Dunbar M.D.

Assistant Professor
Phone: (352) 733-1770
Melissa J Fitzgerald
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Melissa J Fitzgerald M.D.

Assistant Professor
Phone: (352) 733-7337
Zachary M Gohsman
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Zachary M Gohsman M.D.

Assistant Professor
Phone: (352) 627-5077
Melissa Gronceski
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Melissa Gronceski MD

CLIN AST PROF
Diane M Howell
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Diane M Howell M.D.

Associate Professor
Phone: (352) 733-7337
Karoline Jameson
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Karoline Jameson DO

UF Health Physician
Phone: (352) 733-1770
Ruchita Kachru
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Ruchita Kachru M.D.

Associate Professor
Phone: (352) 265-8250
Maria N Kelly
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Maria N Kelly M.D.

Assistant Dean and Chief Medical Officer
Phone: (352) 733-7337
Bilal Khodr
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Bilal Khodr MD, PhD

Assistant Professor
Phone: (352) 265-8250
Stephanie M Kirkconnell
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Stephanie M Kirkconnell M.D.

Assistant Professor
Phone: (352) 594-7337
Kathryn L Marsh
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Kathryn L Marsh PhD

Assistant Professor
Phone: (352) 627-9320
David Matsibekker
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

David Matsibekker

CLIN AST PROF
Phone: (352) 265-8250
Alyssa D Middleton
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Alyssa D Middleton MD

Assistant Professor
Phone: (352) 594-7337
Chau B M Nguyen
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Chau B M Nguyen

CLIN AST PROF
Phone: (352) 273-9000
Maureen A Novak
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Maureen A Novak M.D.

Professor
Phone: (352) 273-8573
Valerie Numssen
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Valerie Numssen M.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor
Phone: (352) 334-0230
Jackie Otero
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Jackie Otero M.D.

Associate Professor
Phone: (352) 594-7337
Donna M Parker
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Donna M Parker M.D.

Associate Dean for Student Success
Phone: (352) 273-6656
Molly R Posa
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Molly R Posa M.D.

Associate Professor
Phone: (352) 733-7337
Cheryl W Rogers
Department: MD-PEDS-CP OCALA PEDS

Cheryl W Rogers M.D.

UF Health Physician
Phone: (352) 732-8955
Cameron M Rosenthal
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Cameron M Rosenthal M.D.

Associate Professor
Phone: (352) 627-5077
Stephanie F Ryan
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Stephanie F Ryan M.D.

Associate Professor
Phone: (352) 733-1770
Kris Sasankan
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Kris Sasankan

CLIN AST PROF
Phone: (352) 265-8250
Elahe M Shychuk
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Elahe M Shychuk M.D.

Assistant Professor
Phone: (352) 733-7337
Kendall R Steadmon
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Kendall R Steadmon M.D.

Associate Professor
Phone: (352) 627-9350
Alexandra M Stern
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Alexandra M Stern M.D.

Assistant Professor
Phone: (352) 594-7337
Mori A Stern
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Mori A Stern M.D.

Associate Professor
Phone: (352) 594-7337
Jamie Stormer
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Jamie Stormer

CLIN AST PROF
Phone: (352) 627-9320
Kelly Tran
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Kelly Tran DO

Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Phone: (352) 733-0111
Puneet Tung
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Puneet Tung D.O.

Associate Professor
Phone: (352) 265-7019
Yamily Valdes
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Yamily Valdes MD

Assistant Professor
Phone: (352) 265-7240
Mary E Valletta
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Mary E Valletta

Assistant Professor
Phone: (352) 265-8250
Sarah Vas
Department: MD-PSYCHIATRY

Sarah Vas M.D.

Assistant Professor
Phone: (352) 265-4357
Patrice Vigilia-Abrenica
Department: MD-PEDS-NEPHROLOGY

Patrice Vigilia-Abrenica MD

Clinical Assistant Professor
Phone: (352) 733-1770
Thao Vu
Department: MD-PEDS-HOSPITALIST PROGRAM

Thao Vu M.D., FAAP

Associate Professor Of Pediatrics
Phone: (352) 273-5400
Jade Walter
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Jade Walter DO

CLIN AST PROF
Phone: (352) 265-7240
Reem Wassef
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Reem Wassef MD

Assistant Professor, University Of Florida Department Of Pediatrics
Phone: (352) 273-5465
Kathryn E Wheeler
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Kathryn E Wheeler M.D.

Associate Professor
Phone: (352) 733-1770

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses

Nancy K Day
Department: Child Protection Team

Nancy K Day APRN

Clnical Programs Coordinator
Brittany A Dominguez

Brittany A Dominguez DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CPST

Nurse Practitioner
Kristina N Glaser

Kristina N Glaser ARNP, MSN, FNP

Nurse Practitioner
Sabrina H Green

Sabrina H Green APRN

Nurse Practitioner
Leslie P Harris

Leslie P Harris ARNP

Nurse Practitioner
Gabrielle LoFranco
Department: Child Protection Team

Gabrielle LoFranco APRN

Nurse Practitioner
Melinda M Millsaps
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Melinda M Millsaps ARNP

CRD CLIN PRG 4
Erica C Noegel

Erica C Noegel APRN

Nurse Practitioner
Mary C Ryngaert
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Mary C Ryngaert ARNP

ADV REG NURSE PRACTITIONER
Marley L Schramm

Marley L Schramm

Nurse Practitioner
Shanda T Shrader

Shanda T Shrader

Nurse Practitioner
Alexandra E Shunick
Department: Child Protection Team

Alexandra E Shunick ARNP

Nurse Practitioner
Kristine N Slimak
Department: Child Protection Team

Kristine N Slimak

ARNP, Nurse Practitioner
Bernadine A Tippit
Department: Family, Community and Health Systems Science

Bernadine A Tippit

Assistant Professor
Chelsea L Williams

Chelsea L Williams APRN

Nurse Practitioner
Tara B Woodington

Tara B Woodington ARNP

Nurse Practitioner

Psychotherapists

Jessica K Byrd
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Jessica K Byrd LMHC

Counselor
Phone: (352) 627-9320
Theresa D Coman
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Theresa D Coman LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Phone: (352) 627-9320
Yarelis Serrano
Department: MD-PEDS-GENERAL

Yarelis Serrano LMHC

Counselor
Phone: (352) 627-9320

Physician Assistants

Jennifer L Carroll

Jennifer L Carroll MMS, PA-C

Physician Assistant
Sebastian G Cuitiva

Sebastian G Cuitiva PA

Physician Assistant
Phone: (352) 273-8234
Catherine V Pillari

Catherine V Pillari MPA, PA-C

Physician Assistant
Phone: (352) 219-4248
Ann L Robinson

Ann L Robinson M.P.A.S., PA-C

Physician Assistant
Phone: (352) 273-9120