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Brenna Fullerton, MD, is a fellowship-trained pediatric surgeon with Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. Her clinical interests include minimally invasive surgical techniques and the care of medically complex children with chronic conditions, intestinal failure and congenital malformations.What Does a Pediatric Surgeon Do?Dr. Fullerton is an accomplished pediatric surgeon and performs both minimally invasive and traditional surgical procedures. Her extensive knowledge of the human body and skill as a surgeon enable to her to treat a wide range of pediatric conditions such as birth defects, injuries, tissue and organ abnormalities, and tumors to name a few.Minimally Invasive SurgeryDr. Fullerton is experienced in minimally invasive surgical procedures, including laparoscopic surgery. During laparoscopic surgery she uses a surgical tool with a miniature camera and light on the end to see inside the body and perform necessary procedures.Minimally invasive surgery typically results in:Small incisions Less painLow risk of infectionShorter hospital staysQuicker recovery timeLess scarringReduced blood lossDr. Fullerton’s TrainingDr. Fullerton earned her medical degree from the Warren Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, and then embarked on extensive postdoctoral training. This included an internship and general surgery residency at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C.; a research fellowship and chair’s surgical research fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital; a general surgery residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston; and a pediatric surgery fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center.About Dr. FullertonAs a research fellow, Dr. Fullerton participated in multiple clinical studies and has received two research grants. To date, her work has appeared in nearly 20 peer-reviewed publications and been presented at national and international medical conferences. Dr. Fullerton is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroschisis, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Cloacal Exstrophy, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Fullerton is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Fullerton is currently accepting new patients.

Patricia Wheeler, MD, is a geneticist at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. She is board certified in medical genetics and in pediatrics.Dr. Wheeler earned her medical degree, as well as an MS degree in medical and molecular genetics, from Indiana University School of Medicine. She completed a pediatric residency at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health. She also completed a residency and fellowship in medical and molecular genetics at Indiana University. Dr. Wheeler is a fellow of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics.Prior to joining Orlando Health Arnold Palmer in 2004, Dr. Wheeler worked as an attending geneticist at New England Medical Center, Boston, and as a genetic consultant for numerous hospitals in Massachusetts. She also served as director of the medical genetics residency program for three years at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.Dr. Wheeler is an active researcher and lecturer in the field of genetics and has had many genetics-related articles published in medical journals. She is a member of the American Society of Human Genetics. Dr. Wheeler is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Increased Head Circumference, Microcephaly, Micrognathia, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Wheeler is board certified in American Board Of Medical Genetics and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Wheeler is currently accepting new patients.

Mariliz Bumgarner is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Bumgarner is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Roseola, Croup, and Herpangina. Dr. Bumgarner is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Bumgarner is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Cristine Velazco is a board-certified general and pediatric surgeon at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. She treats children and babies with complicated conditions, using minimally invasive techniques when possible. As the director of colorectal surgery, she has expertise in colorectal, thoracic, emergency and trauma surgery. She also specializes in treating: Abdominal masses Anorectal disorders Chest wall disorders Congenital intestinal conditions Congenital thoracic anomalies Gastrointestinal conditions Genitourinary conditions Lung conditions Neck conditions Skin and soft tissue disorders Dr. Velazco's Training Dr. Velazco earned a bachelor's degree in biology at William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, and a master's in anatomy and neurobiology at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. She earned her medical degree at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine in Burlington. Dr. Velazco completed a residency in general surgery at the Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education in Phoenix. She completed fellowships in pediatric surgery research at Boston Children's Hospital, pediatric colorectal surgery at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, and pediatric surgery at Mayo Clinic - Phoenix Children's Hospital. About Dr. Velazco Dr. Velazco is board certified in general and pediatric surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Her professional memberships include the American Pediatric Surgical Association, American College of Surgeons and International Pediatric Endosurgery Group. Dr. Velazco has presented at medical conferences, and her work has appeared in peer-reviewed medical journals. She also has co-written chapters for medical books on topics such as inflammatory bowel disease and nutritional support for pediatric trauma patients. As a fellow of the Albert Schweitzer Foundation, Dr. Velazco helped design and implement recreational activities for children with special healthcare needs in the Burlington area. Dr. Velazco is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atresia of Small Intestine, Imperforate Anus, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Velazco is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Velazco is currently accepting new patients.

Majed Dasouki is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Dasouki is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gaucher Disease Type 1, Gaucher Disease, Zellweger Syndrome, and Thymidine Kinase 2 Deficiency (TK2d). Dr. Dasouki is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Catherine Mercado is a board-certified radiation oncologist with the Center for Advanced Radiation Therapy at Orlando Health Cancer Institute. She provides compassionate care for pediatric and adult patients at every stage of cancer and has additional expertise in proton therapy, intensity-modulated radiotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery and image-guided radiotherapy. Her specialties include: Brain and spine tumors and cancer Pediatric cancers Urologic cancers (prostate, bladder, kidney, testicular) Stereotactic radiosurgery Stereotactic body radiation Re-irradiation Proton therapy Dr. Mercado's Training Dr. Mercado earned bachelor's degrees in chemistry and women's studies at Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts and received her medical degree from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. She completed her residency in radiation oncology and served as chief resident at University of Florida Shands Hospital and UF Health Proton Therapy Institute in Gainesville and Jacksonville. About Dr. Mercado Dr. Mercado is board certified in radiation oncology by the American Board of Radiology. During her residency, she received several awards for her research and patient care, including the UF College of Medicine Outstanding Educator Award and induction into the Gold Humanism Society. Dr. Mercado has delivered presentations nationally and internationally and published her work in numerous peer-reviewed medical journals. Outside of work, Dr. Mercado enjoys spending time with her family, tennis, pickleball and going to the beach. She is fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Mercado is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Brain Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Thymectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Mercado is currently accepting new patients.