
Overview
Khaled Bittar, MD, is a board-certified physician with the Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition.After earning his medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine of Damascus University in Syria, Dr. Bittar completed his residency in general pediatrics at Wayne State University, Children’s Hospital of Michigan at Detroit Medical Center. He completed a fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology with the University of Florida at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer.Previously, Dr. Bittar was a clinical instructor in the Department of Pediatrics at Wayne State University School of Medicine and a pediatric hospitalist at Children’s Hospital of Michigan at Detroit Medical Center. He has been involved in research on children with celiac disease and type 1 diabetes mellitus and on mastocytic enterocolitis in children.In addition to being a reviewer for the scientific journal, Clinical Pediatrics, Dr. Bittar has co-authored multiple book chapters and co-presented published abstracts at numerous professional meetings. Dr. Bittar is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP) and a member of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition.
Dr. Bittar is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Delayed Growth, Esophagitis, and Eosinophilic Enteropathy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles.
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60 W. Gore St., Orlando, FL 32806
2290 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Suite 205A, Melbourne, FL 32935
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Shaista Safder, MD, is a graduate of the Deccan College of Medical Science in India. She completed her pediatric residency training at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, where she also served as chief resident. During her residency, she was awarded membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She completed her fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition at Rainbow Babies and Children Hospital at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.Dr. Safder has been with the Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition since 2009 and currently serves as director of the Motility Center at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer. In 2015, she became a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and leads the Healthy Lifestyles Program at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.Dr. Safder’s interest includes motility disorders, eosinophilic esophagitis, allergic gastro enteropathies, defecation disorders, obesity medicine and medical education. Dr. Safder is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurogenic Bowel, Bowel Incontinence, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). Dr. Safder is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics - Gastroenterology.
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Yamen Smadi, MD, graduated from Damascus University in Syria and completed his pediatric residency at St. John Hospital and Medical Center in Detroit, Mich., in 2008. After finishing his residency, he spent four years at Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D., as chief of the pediatric hospitalist section and helped to establish the residency program at the University of South Dakota where he served as a core faculty member. He finished his pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition fellowship at the University of Florida pediatric fellowship program at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in 2015. Dr. Smadi currently serves as a staff physician and director of the Eosinophilic Esophagitis Clinic at the Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition. Dr. Smadi has research interest in Eosinophilic Esophagitis and he is currently working on developing a non-invasive method to diagnose and monitor the disease. Dr. Smadi is an active member of the North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN), American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) and American Society of Gastroentestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). Dr. Smadi is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Endoscopy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Smadi is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics - Gastroenterology.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Khaled Bittar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Khaled Bittar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Khaled Bittar by calling their office at 321-841-3338. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Khaled Bittar a top-rated expert for Eosinophilic Esophagitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Khaled Bittar is classified as an Advanced expert for Eosinophilic Esophagitis, 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 Dr. Khaled Bittar specialize in?
While Dr. Khaled Bittar is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Delayed Growth, and Esophagitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Khaled Bittar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Khaled Bittar has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Eosinophilic Esophagitis. You can view a list of Dr. Khaled Bittar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Khaled Bittar accept my insurance?
Dr. Khaled Bittar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 321-841-3338 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Eosinophilic EsophagitisDr. Bittar isAdvanced. Learn about Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
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- Atresia of Small IntestineDr. Bittar isExperienced. Learn about Atresia of Small Intestine.
- Cardiofaciocutaneous SyndromeDr. Bittar isExperienced. Learn about Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Bittar isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- ColitisDr. Bittar isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Colorectal PolypsDr. Bittar isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Polyps.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Bittar isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.

