Bio
Specialties:
- Pediatrics
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Affiliation:
- Parker Pediatrics, Plantation FL and MDLiveCare
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Credentials
- Education
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Bachelor of Science, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, 1980-1983Medical Doctor, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, 1983-1987
- Internship
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Pediatrics, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, 1987-1988
- Residency
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Pediatrics, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, 1988-1990
- Board Certifications
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Pediatrics
- Professional Membership or Societies
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American Academy of PediatricsPhi Kappa Phi
Activity
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How is neonatal hydronephrosis diagnosed?
Neonatal hydronephrosis is diagnosed with a prenatal ultrasound. The kidney structures are best visualized between 18 and 24 weeks, although hydrophrosis can also be seen any time after that. If hy...
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What increases my newborn's risk of neonatal sepsis?
Newborns are at an increased risk of infection if they are premature, if the mother has a prenatal diagnosis of Group B strep, Herpes Simplex Virus, or other prenatal infection, or if the mother ha...
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How is jaundice in newborns diagnosed?
Jaundice is diagnosed with a blood test measuring the total (unconjugated) bilirubin and the direct (conjugated) bilirubin. The results of the total bilirubin are plotted on a curve that has been s...
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How common is oral thrush?
Oral thrush is common in infants because their immune systems are not fully developed and they cannot fight off this fungal infection completely. The risk for infection is also increased if formula...
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How can a pacifier help my baby?
An infant has a stong sucking reflex and can be calmed when offered a pacifier. If a baby continues to cry, increased air is sucked into the stomach which can result in painful gas and colic leadin...
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Should I circumcise my baby?
Circumcision is a personal decision. Although studies have shown that circumcision is associated with a decreased incidence of urinary infection, poorer hygiene, and increased risk for penile cance...
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How is neonatal hydronephrosis diagnosed?
Neonatal hydronephrosis is diagnosed with a prenatal ultrasound. The kidney structures are best visualized between 18 and 24 weeks, although hydrophrosis can also be seen any time after that. If hy...
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What does a high Apgar score mean for my newborn baby?
Apgar scores are measured at one and five minutes after birth. Scoring is based on heart rate, respiratory effort, color, reflexes, and muscle tone. High scores indicate a healthy baby adjusting to...
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What should I avoid when taking my newborn baby out for the first time?
When taking a newborn out for the first time one should avoid large crowds, people with coughs, sneezes, or runny noses, and temperature extremes. A hat should be worn in direct sunlight. Avoid hav...
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Why would a spinal tap procedure be used on a newborn?
If a mother has premature rupture of membranes greater than 18 hours prior to delivery or has a temperature of 100.4 or greater, a full sepsis workup of the infant should be obtained including bloo...
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When should I call the doctor to see my newborn?
The doctor should be contacted for a newborn if a fever develops greater than 100.4 or if other symptoms develop such as vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, or rash. Newborns can develop overwhelming sep...
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What are the risks of sleeping with my newborn?
Sleeping with a newborn in the same bed is not recommended because the infant can be smothered by the parent's body or by covers or pillows in the bed. The baby should be in his or her own bed with...
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How should I give my newborn a bath?
Until approximately two weeks or when the umbilical cord remnant falls off, the baby should only receive sponge baths so that the cord does not get wet. After that time, a proper baby bath tub can ...
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Why does a newborn need a hearing test?
A newborn hearing screen is important to prevent speech problems from occurring as the baby develops. If there is a hearing deficit, speech therapy can be put into place to help the child learn to ...
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Do newborns really need a Hepatitis B vaccine?
A baby needs the Hepatitis B vaccine to prevent the risk of infection which can cause a patient to become a chronic carrier of the virus. This can lead to liver failure or an increased risk of live...
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