Dr. Cristine S. Velazco

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.

In addition to the Areas of Expertise shown, I also have special medical interest in:  Abdominal wall disorders Biliary disorders Fetal diagnosis and therapy Gastrointestinal disorders Head and neck disorders Pilonidal disease Thoracic disorders. Dr. Meckmongkol is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atresia of Small Intestine, Umbilical Hernia, Hirschsprung Disease, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Meckmongkol is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Meckmongkol is currently accepting new patients.

Adela Casas-Melley is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Casas-Melley is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Hirschsprung Disease, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Casas-Melley is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Casas-Melley is currently accepting new patients.