Boston University Combined Six-Year Program Liberal Arts and Medicine 1984
Training:
Internship:The Children’s Hospital, Boston (1984-1985)
Residency: The Children’s Hospital, Boston (1985-1987)
Fellowship:
Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine (2016-2018)
Professional Experience:
Indian Crest Pediatrics Arvada, Colorado (1987-1990)
Children’s Medical Association Plantation, Florida (1990-present)
Hospital Affiliations:
Coral Springs Medical Center
Hospital Leadership:
PGH Chief of Pediatrics (1998-2001)
PGH Vice Chief of Staff (2001-2003)
PGH Chief of Staff (2004-2006)
Service:
JAFCO Pediatrician (1992-present)
LEAF Broward (1997-20004)
Mentor Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic
Medicine and Physician Assistant Programs
Mentor University of Miami College of Medicine
Academic Appointments:
Clinical Affiliated Assistant Professor of Pediatrics University of Miami
Assistant Clinical Professor Nova Southeastern University
College of Medicine (2000-present)
Honors:
Bank of America Local Hero Award (2006)
Bart and Sandy Goldberg Foundation Breaking the Glass Ceiling
Gold Coast Magazine’s Top Doc Pediatrician Award (2007-2019)
Compassionate Physician Award (2011)
Interests:
Spending time with family and friends, travelling, reading, playing golf, skiing
Learning and teaching Integrating natural strategies with traditional western medical approaches in caring for children
Mark Stavitsky,
M.D.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Graduated, with High Honors, Summa Cum Laude, University of Florida
Doctor of Medicine. Graduated with Honors, University of Florida
Postdoctoral Training:
Pediatric Residency - North Shore University Hospital - Manhasset, NY
Certifications:
Fellow American Academy of Pediatrics
Board Certified in Pediatrics
Appointments:
Clinical Affiliated Assistant Professor of Pediatrics University of Miami
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Florida Atlantic University
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics University of Florida
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Nova Southeastern University(past)
Past Vice Chief of Pediatrics, Coral Springs Medical Center
Past Chief of Pediatrics, Coral Springs Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations:
Coral Springs Medical Center
Languages:
English
Personal/Hobbies:
Married with 2 Children
Marathon Runner/Avid Crossfit Participant
Sports Enthusiast/Gator Fanatic
Marco Leon, MD
Education:
Faclutad de Medicina y Cirugia, Universidad Catolica Santiago de Guayaquil, Doctor of Medicine
Postdoctoral Training:
Pediatric Residency -- Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami
Certifications:
Fellow American Academy of Pediatrics
Board Certified in Pediatrics
Appointments:
Clinical Affiliated Assistant Professor of Pediatrics University of Miami
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Nova Southeastern University (past)
Past Vice Chief of Pediatrics, Coral Springs Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations:
Coral Springs Medical Center
Languages:
English
Spanish
Personal Hobbies:
Married with 2 children
Sailing, Windsurfing
Travel
Yolanda M. Valdes,
M.D.
Educación: Licenciatura en Ciencias, Graduada con Honores, Magna Cum Laude, Doctora en Medicina de la Universidad de Miami, Alpha Omega Alpha, Capacitación Postdoctoral de la Universidad de Miami: Residencia Pediátrica - Jackson Memorial Hospital, Universidad de Miami Residente Jefe - Jackson Memorial Hospital, Universidad de Miami Certificaciones : Miembro de la Academia Americana de Pediatría Junta certificada en citas de pediatría: Profesor asistente clínico de pediatría, Universidad Nova Southeastern
Hospital Affiliations:
Coral Springs Medical Center
Languages:
English
Spanish
Personal Hobbies:
Married with three children
Travel
Alan Louis,
M.D.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. Graduated with High Honors as a Four Year Scholar, University of Florida
Doctor of Medicine. Graduated with Honors, University of Florida
Postdoctoral Training:
Pediatric Residency - St. Louis Children's Hospital, Washington University
Chief Resident - St. Louis Children's Hospital, Washington University
Certifications:
Fellow American Academy of Pediatrics
Board Certified in Pediatrics
Appointments:
Affiliate Assistant Professor of Pediatrics University of Miami
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Florida Atlantic University
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics University of Florida
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Nova Southeastern University (past)
Past Vice Chief of Pediatrics Northwest Medical Center
Past Chief of Pediatrics Northwest Medical Center
Past Member Board of Trustees Northwest Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations:
Coral Springs Medical Center
Languages:
English
Conversational Spanish
Personal/Hobbies:
Married with 2 Children
Coral Reef Aquaria
Travel
Harold Deulofeut, M.D.
Managing Partner
Education:
MD, Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Colombia
Predoctoral Training:
Research Internship, Division of Immunogenetics, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
Postdoctoral Training
Fellow, Department of Pathology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Fellow, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Health, Bethesda, MD
Pediatric Intern, Department of Pediatrics, University of Miami/Jackson Children's Hospital, Miami, FL
Pediatric Resident, Department of Pediatrics, University of Miami/Jackson Children's Hospital, Miami, FL
Certifications and Professional Memberships:
American Board of Pediatrics
Fellow American Academy of Pediatrics
Academy of Pharmaceutical Physicians and Investigators
American Society of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI) (Past)
American Society for the Advancement of Science (Past)
Principal Investigator, Children's Medical Association
President, Global Clinical Investigations, LLC
Principal Investigator, Broward Clinical Investigation, LLC, Florida
CPI certification APPI/ACRP
Hospital Affiliations:
Coral Springs Medical Center
Languages:
English
Spanish
German
Personal:
Married with 1 child
Enjoys world travel, fine dining, wine appreciation, art and literature
Matthew Penson,
M.D.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – University of Virginia Dean’s List – all semesters, Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
Doctor of Medicine – University of Florida College of Medicine
Postdoctoral Training:
Pediatric Residency – Shands Children’s Hospital, University of Florida
Certifications:
Fellow American Academy of Pediatrics
Board Certified in Pediatrics
Appointments:
Clinical Affiliated Assistant Professor of Pediatrics University of Miami
Hospital Affiliations:
Coral Springs Medical Center
Language:
English
Personal/Hobbies:
Married with 2 children
Golf
Exercise
Heather Gupta,
M.D.
Education:
Michigan State University - Bachelors in Human Biology
Wayne State University School of Medicine - Medical Doctor
Pediatric Residency - Children's Hospital of Michigan
Certifications and Professional Memberships:
Fellow American Academy of Pediatrics
Board Certified in Pediatrics
Hospital Affiliations:
Coral Springs Medical Center
Language:
English
Personal:
Spending time with my family
Spending time outside
Traveling
Cycling
Justine Kelderhouse,
ARNP
Place of Birth:
Hollywood, FL (February 26, 1972)
Education:
St. Thomas Aquinas High School, 1990
Associate of Science Degree in Nursing, Dean's List, BC, 1995
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Graduated with highest honors, FIU, 1997
Master of Science in Nursing/Family, Graduated Magna Suma Cum Laude, FIU, 2001
Certifications:
Registered Nurse, 1995
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, 2001
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Professional organizations
American Nurses Association
Sigma Theta Tau
Safe Kids Coalition
Professional Experience:
Palm Springs Medical Center, Hialeah, FL (1995-1999)
Aventura Medical Center, Aventura, FL (1999-2001)
Holy Cross Hospital, Ft. Lauderdale, FL (2001-2005)
Dr. Taslimi and Mirza, MD, PA, Ft. Lauderdale, FL (2002-2011)
Children's Medical Association, Tamarac, FL (2011-present)
Language:
English
Personal:
Spending time with family and friends
Travel
Boating/Water skiing
Ellen Mass,
MSN, ARNP, PNP-BC
Education:
University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Cum Laude
University of Pennsylvania, Masters of Science in Nursing, Cum Laude
Certifications:
Registered Nurse
Advanced Practice Nurse
Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse
Professional organizations:
Sigma Theta Tau
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses
Professional Experience:
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Staff Nurse, 1992-1995
Jersey City Medical Center, AIDS Health Services, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, 1995-1997
Hackensack University Medical Center, Tomorrows Children’s Institute, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, 1997-2012
NJY Camps, Infirmary Nurse, summers 2007- present
Children’s Medical Association, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, 2012 – present
Language:
English
Personal:
Spending time with my husband and 3 children
Reading
Linda Barreras,
DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC
Education:
Lutheran General Hospital School of Nursing - Diploma in Nursing
Loyola University, Chicago – Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Barry University - Masters of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Alabama at Birmingham – Doctor of Nursing Practice
Certifications:
Family Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center
Professional Associations:
American Nurses Association
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)
Member, NAPNAP Special Interest Section on Pediatric Obesity
Member, NAPNAP Task Force for updating the Position Statement on Childhood Obesity
Florida Nurses Association
South Florida Council of Advanced Practice Nurses
Florida Nurse Practitioner Network
Member, Special Interest Section on Obesity – American Academy of Pediatrics
Afiliaciones: Facultad adjunta Facultad de enfermería de Florida Atlantic University, preceptor de enfermería profesional Experiencia profesional: más de 30 años de experiencia diversa en la profesión de enfermería con más de 20 años como enfermero practicante en la práctica familiar y pediátrica. Children's Medical Association Empleado desde diciembre de 2012 Idioma: inglés Español conversacional Personal: pasar tiempo con familiares y amigos Actividades al aire libre
Tamia Maldonado,
MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC
Education:
Nova Southeastern University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Summa Cum Laude
Nova Southeastern University, Masters of Science in Nursing, Summa Cum Laude
Certifications:
Licensed Registered Nurse
Advance Registered Nurse Practitioner
ProfessionalOrganizations:
American Nurses Association
South Florida Council of Advanced Practice Nurses
Florida Nurses Association
Sigma Theta Tau International
Tau Sigma Academic Honor Society
Professional Experience:
Northwest Medical Center, Pediatric/Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse, 2001 - 2015
Children's Medical Association, 2015 - Present
Language:
English
Personal:
Spending time with family and friends
Traveling
Volunteering
Elizabeth Rowell,
ARNP, PNP-BC
Education:
Associate of Science degree in Nursing, Valencia Community College, 2000
Master of Science in Nursing/Pediatrics, Emory University, 2006
Certifications:
Registered Nurse, 2001
Advance Registered Nurse Practitioner, 2008
Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (BLS)
Neonatal Resusciation Program
ProfessionalOrganizations:
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Professional Experience:
Arnold Palmer Hospital (PICU), staff nurse, 2001-2004
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (PICU, CICU, NICU), staff nurse, 2004-2013