Overview

Dr. Christine Bessett is a board-certified pediatrician at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. As a pediatric hospitalist, she sees young patients in the hospital and coordinates their care with specialty physicians. Dr. Bessett has been a pediatric hospitalist at Orlando Health since 2015. During that time, she has helped develop treatment protocols for asthma and neonatal abstinence syndrome for babies exposed to drugs while in the womb. She has experience in: Ordering and interpreting lab tests Prescribing medications Referring to specialists when needed Overseeing patient care Dr. Bessett takes a holistic approach in guiding patients to prevent illness, set goals and build healthy, realistic habits. Dr. Bessett’s Training As an undergraduate, Dr. Bessett studied medical biology at the University of New England (UNE) in Biddeford, Maine, where she graduated cum laude. She earned her degree in osteopathic medicine (DO) from the UNE College of Osteopathic Medicine, also in Biddeford, and completed her pediatrics residency at Orlando Health. About Dr. Bessett Dr. Bessett is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Bessett is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

Graduate Institution

University Of New England

Residency

Orlando Health

Specialties

Pediatrics

Licenses

Hospitalist in FL

Board Certifications

American Board Of Pediatrics

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Florida Blue
  • EPO
  • PPO
Health Options
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Simply Healthcare
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children - Downtown Orlando
92 W. Miller St., Orlando, FL 32806
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