Top Pediatricians in Florida
Nothing I have ever encountered strikes fear into my heart like an injured or sick child. I am reasonably sure that all other parents out there feel the same way. I am sure you don’t want to just trust any doctor in Florida with your children. You also likely are not willing to go through any trial and error with one of your own children as you would be willing to go through to find your own doctor.
A pediatrician is going to have to click with you and gain your trust before they see your child and I feel exactly the same way. Unlike many of our service listings, you do not want to wait to find a pediatrician until an emergency strikes. You want to have them on speed dial long before that. So now is the perfect time to use our Florida are list of top recommended pediatricians and start interviewing them. Find the one who you would trust with your children. Don’t forget that people change over time and that can apply to not only your doctors but also your pediatricians. If any of our Florida doctors have declined in their performance, please let us know! It is vital that we keep the below list updated with only the doctors that will care for your children as if they were their own. It is also a great idea to establish a pediatrician for short term work conditions even if they last less than a year. So if you will be stationed somewhere else, start researching area pediatricians now so you are as prepared as possible.
Gregory Coffman, MD
Orlando, FL
Dr. Gregory Coffman attended Emory University School of Medicine for both medical school and Pediatric Residency training. He is well-known for having been selected as Best Doctor for the past seven years by Orlando Magazine.
David M. Duany, M.D., FAAP
Winter Garden, FL
Dr. David M. Duany is the owner of All About Kids Pediatrics and he has been in practice in the community for over 20 years already. He is also currently a member of the medical staff of Florida University.
Maci McDermott M.D.
Tallahassee, FL
Dr. McDermott has recently joined the practice at North Florida Pediatrics. She enjoys all aspects of primary care and working with children of all ages, especially helping parents navigate the different stages of childhood and adolescence. She is especially passionate about newborn care/breastfeeding, weight management/healthy lifestyles, and preventive medicine.
Anthony F. Gomes, MD
Tampa, FL
Dr. Anthony Gomes earned his Bachelor of Medicine/ Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Ibadan in Nigeria and is currently a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He currently practices General Pediatrics at the HealthPoint Medical Group.
Dr. Mark Bilella
Tampa, FL
Dr. Mark Bilella received his M.D. from New Jersey Medical School before moving to Tampa, Florida in 1999. He is well-known for being an active participant in numerous community associations and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics as well.
Kiersten Hartlage, M.D.
Wesley Chapel, FL
Dr. Hartlage served as Chief Resident during her Pediatrics residency (2011) at University of South Florida. She has been board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics since 2010. Her special areas of interest in patient care include ADD management, asthma, and patient advocacy.
Barbara Gans, MD
Orlando, FL
Dr. Barbara Gans graduated from the Medical School at Creighton University and then proceeded to completing her pediatric residency at the University of Florida. Dr. Gans has been part of the Pediatric Associates of Orlando team since 1991.
Dr. Belkys Bravo, MD., F.A.A.P.
Miami, FL
Dr. Belkys Bravo is well-known for being the recipient of the Ramon Rodrigues-Torrez Pediatric Preventive Medicine Award. She completed her pediatric residency training at Miami Children’s Hospital in 1994 and is currently involved in training residents from Miami Children’s Hospital.
Gilma A. Marimón, MD
Miami, FL
Dr. Marimón attended the University of Miami, as a Howard Hughes Scholar, graduating cum laude with Bachelor’s degrees in both Biology and Spanish Literature. Subsequently, she obtained her Medical Doctorate from the Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami. After graduating from medical school, she completed an internship in Anesthesiology at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. After completion of her training, she joined an elite private pediatric practice in the DC area for a few years before finally returning home to Miami in 2013 where she now resides and practices. Dr. Marimón is a Board Certified Pediatrician.
Dr. Brianna R. Varas
South Miami, FL
Dr. Varas completed her undergraduate education at the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Science degree and graduated Cum Laude. Dr. Varas attended medical school at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and subsequently completed her residency in Pediatrics at Miami Children’s Hospital, now known as Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. During Dr. Varas’ residency she was chosen by her peers all 3 years as Class Representative. She represented her colleagues in all important Hospital matters. After completing her residency, Dr. Varas joined Sunset Pediatrics. Her primary interests are that of childhood development, nutrition, early intervention, and anticipatory guidance.
