
Overview
Edwin Ortega is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) with the Endocrinology and Diabetes Center at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. He has cared for young patients in Central Florida since 2012, and his expertise includes: Diabetes Obesity Thyroid disorders Poor growth Adrenal disorders Precocious and delayed puberty Edwin uses empathy with pediatric patients to ease their fears and build trust. Working to overcome his own health challenges and those of family members inspires Edwin to relate to his patients and provide the best support possible. Edwin’s Training He earned bachelor’s degrees in anthropology from the University of Florida in Gainesville and in nursing from Remington College of Nursing in Lake Mary, Florida. Edwin received his master’s degree in nursing, family nurse practitioner track, at South University in Tampa, Florida. About Edwin Edwin is board-certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, spending time with family and taking in local events. Edwin is fluent in English and Spanish.
His clinical expertise encompasses Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Familial Short Stature (FSS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Sheehan Syndrome.
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60 W. Gore St., 2nd Floor, Orlando, FL 32806
1001 E. Osceola Pkwy., Suite 3400, Kissimmee, FL 34744
Orlando Health Cancer Institute - Endocrine Oncology
Dr. Victor Roberts is a board-certified endocrinologist and medical director for endocrine oncology with the Orlando Health Cancer Institute. He has cared for patients in Central Florida since 1988, and his areas of expertise include: Endocrine oncology Thyroid disorders and cancer Diabetes, including the use of technological advancements such as insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring Metabolic bone disease Polycystic ovary syndrome Pituitary and adrenal disorders Lipid disorders Obesity General endocrinology Dr. Roberts prioritizes clarity of purpose while engaging patients in their medical decisions to find the best-suited answers to complex questions. Dr. Roberts' Training Dr. Roberts received his medical training from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara in Mexico. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, and performed his fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at the University of Miami School of Medicine at Jackson Memorial Hospital and affiliated hospitals. Dr. Roberts also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. About Dr. Roberts He has served the medical community as past president of the Orange County and Seminole County medical societies. Dr. Roberts is a professor of internal medicine at the University of Central Florida in Orlando and a clinical professor of clinical sciences at Florida State University in Tallahassee. Dr. Roberts is a diplomate of and certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and a fellow of both the American College of Physicians and American College of Endocrinology. He is certified in internal medicine and in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine and in neck ultrasonography by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. Dr. Roberts is a member of the American College of Endocrinology, American College of Physicians, American Institute for Healthcare Quality, and American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Physicians. His research has been published in peer-reviewed medical journals, and he has served as editor-in-chief of the Journal of Diabetes Research and Therapy and is on the editorial board of Internal Medicine News. He was won numerous awards, including the Outstanding National Clinician Award from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists in 2023, Castle Connolly's Top Doctors, Consumers' Checkbook Guide to Top Doctors; Best Doctors in America, Marquis: Who's Who in America, Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare and Who's Who in the World. Outside of work, Dr. Roberts enjoys traveling, spending time with family, and reading books about history and biographies. He is fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Roberts is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Silent Thyroiditis, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Hashimoto Thyroiditis, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Roberts is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes And Metabolism and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children Endocrinology And Diabetes Center - Maitland
Jennifer A. Villar, MD, is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and serves at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Endocrinology and Diabetes Center. Her clinical interests include short stature, early puberty and obesity.Dr. Villar earned her medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in Coral Gables, Florida. She completed her pediatric residency at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and a fellowship in pediatric endocrinology at Emory University in Atlanta. While at Emory, Dr. Villar investigated maternal factors influencing weight gain, growth and pubertal development in rhesus monkey infants and presented her findings at national and international medical forums.Dr. Villar is a member of the Pediatric Endocrine Society, American Academy of Pediatrics, Endocrine Society, Obesity Society and Central Florida Pediatric Society. Dr. Villar is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sheehan Syndrome, Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism, Panhypopituitarism, and Hypogonadism. Dr. Villar is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics - Endocrinology.
Diabetes And Endocrine Center Of Florida, P.A.
Maha Zikra is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Zikra is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, Glucocorticoid Resistance, Hypoaldosteronism, and Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency. Dr. Zikra is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Edwin Ortega, NP is classified as an Experienced expert for Short Stature (Growth Disorders), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Edwin Ortega, NP specialize in?
While Edwin Ortega, NP is a Pediatric Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Endocrinology.
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