Patricia G. Wheeler
Expertise in
5
conditions
Expertise in
5
conditions
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children Division Of Genetics - Downtown Orlando
60 W. Gore St., 2nd Floor, 
Orlando, FL 

Overview

Patricia Wheeler, MD, is a geneticist at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. She is board certified in medical genetics and in pediatrics.Dr. Wheeler earned her medical degree, as well as an MS degree in medical and molecular genetics, from Indiana University School of Medicine. She completed a pediatric residency at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health. She also completed a residency and fellowship in medical and molecular genetics at Indiana University. Dr. Wheeler is a fellow of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics.Prior to joining Orlando Health Arnold Palmer in 2004, Dr. Wheeler worked as an attending geneticist at New England Medical Center, Boston, and as a genetic consultant for numerous hospitals in Massachusetts. She also served as director of the medical genetics residency program for three years at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.Dr. Wheeler is an active researcher and lecturer in the field of genetics and has had many genetics-related articles published in medical journals. She is a member of the American Society of Human Genetics.

Dr. Wheeler is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Increased Head Circumference, Microcephaly, Micrognathia, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Dr. Wheeler is board certified in American Board Of Medical Genetics and American Board Of Pediatrics. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 45 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Wheeler is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pediatrics

Licenses

Clinical Genetics in FL

Board Certifications

American Board Of Medical Genetics
American Board Of Pediatrics

Fellowships

Indiana University School of Medicine

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Florida Blue
  • EPO
  • PPO
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Division of Genetics - Downtown Orlando
60 W. Gore St., 2nd Floor, Orlando, FL 32806
Other Locations
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Division of Genetics - Spring Lake
7243 Della Dr., 2nd Floor, Suite G, Orlando, FL 32819

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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While Dr. Patricia G. Wheeler is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Increased Head Circumference, Microcephaly, and Micrognathia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.

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Dr. Patricia G. Wheeler accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 407-648-7802 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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