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"Dr. Emanuel ""Mike"" Vlastos is a board-certified maternal-fetal medicine physician at Orlando Health Women’s Institute Fetal Care Center. He diagnoses and treats fetal anomalies, identifies birth defects and performs fetal procedures and surgeries, often before the baby is born. With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Vlastos serves as director of the Orlando Health Women’s Institute Fetal Care Center, part of the Center for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, and director of Advanced Fetal Services at Orlando Health. He has expertise in: Prenatal treatment for spina bifida (myelomeningocele) Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome Bladder outlet obstructions Congenital diaphragmatic hernia He travels internationally to lecture and is a noted researcher whose work has appeared in peer-reviewed journals. As a consultant, Dr. Vlastos has helped establish fetal myelomeningocele repair programs in St Louis; Chicago; Kansas City; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Heidelberg, Germany. Dr. Vlastos' Training Dr. Vlastos earned his medical degree and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in biology from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. He completed residencies in family practice at the University of Wyoming in Casper, and obstetrics and gynecology at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. He subsequently completed a fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine at Washington University in St. Louis, where he was fellow of the year. About Dr. Vlastos Dr. Vlastos is a member of the North American Fetal Treatment Network and the National Consortium for Prenatal Repair of Fetal Myelomeningocele. He also is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG) and the American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP). He has been recognized in the Best Doctors in America: Midwest Edition several times.".
His clinical expertise encompasses Myelomeningocele, Twin-To-Twin Transfusion Syndrome, ABO Incompatibility, and Mosaicism.
Dr. Vlastos is board certified in Maternal Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics And Gynecology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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83 W. Miller St., 1st Floor, Orlando, FL 32806
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AdventHealth Medical Group GYN Oncology At Orlando
James Kendrick is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Kendrick is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kendrick is currently accepting new patients.
Orlando Health Women's Institute Center For Maternal-Fetal Medicine - Clermont
Dr. Chinedu Nwabuobi is a board-certified maternal-fetal medicine physician at Orlando Health Women's Institute Center for Maternal Fetal Medicine. He has advanced training and expertise in conditions that may compromise the health or life of a pregnant person or fetus. His clinical and research interests include: Cardiac diseases in pregnancyHypertensive disorders of pregnancyFetal growth restrictionPreconception counseling and interpregnancy care Global health educationDr. Nwabuobi’s TrainingDr. Nwabuobi earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from Purchase College in Purchase, New York, and his master's degree in medical technology from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. He went on to obtain his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York.Following medical school, Dr. Nwabuobi completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Rochester Medical Center, where he was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society for excellence in teaching and patient care. Dr. Nwabuobi completed a three-year fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, where he published extensively and won a research award.About Dr. NwabuobiDr. Nwabuobi is president and co-founder of Get Well Africa, a global health initiative focused on educational programs to reduce morbidity and mortality among pregnant women and children in sub-Saharan Africa. He is a member of the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine, the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. Outside of work, Dr. Nwabuobi enjoys spending time with family and friends. He also likes to cook, dance, watch sports and travel for medical missions. Dr. Nwabuobi is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Small for Gestational Age, Premature Infant, Preeclampsia, and Gestational Diabetes. Dr. Nwabuobi is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology - Maternal Fetal Medicine and American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology - Obstetrics And Gynecology.
Orlando Health Cancer Institute - Breast Care & Gynecologic Cancer Center
An expert in minimally invasive surgery, Veronica Schimp, DO, is chief of Gynecologic Oncology at Orlando Health Cancer Institute and chair of the Robotics/Minimally Invasive Surgical Quality Committee at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies. She is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology as well as gynecologic oncology.Dr. Schimp earned a bachelor's degree in biology and chemistry from Lake Superior State University in Michigan and a doctorate in osteopathy from Michigan State University. She went on to complete residencies in general surgery at St. John/Oakland General Hospital and in obstetrics and gynecology at Hutzel Hospital/Wayne State University, both in Michigan, as well as a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.Author of chapters in two medical books, as well as numerous articles and case studies on cancer of the female reproductive organs, Dr. Schimp has presented at more than 50 seminars and conferences. She has received the Patient's Choice Award and America's Top Oncologists Award for several years, and has been named in the Best Doctors in America® and Consumers' Guide to Top Doctors. Dr. Schimp is a member of several organizations, including the International Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Society of Surgical Laparoscopists.Experienced in performing minimally invasive robotic surgery using the da Vinci® Surgical System, Dr. Schimp is an expert reviewer of other doctors performing robotic surgery through the C-SATS performance review and training program. Dr. Schimp is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Ovarian Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Virilizing Ovarian Tumor, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Schimp is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics - Gynecology and American Board Of Obstetrics - Gynecology-Gyn Onc..
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What conditions does Dr. Emanuel Vlastos specialize in?
While Dr. Emanuel Vlastos is a Neonatology, they have specific expertise in Myelomeningocele, Twin-To-Twin Transfusion Syndrome, and ABO Incompatibility. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neonatology.
Does Dr. Emanuel Vlastos participate in research or clinical trials?
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