Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Angel Kids Pediatrics is an outstanding medical and behavioral health practice with multiple locations in Jacksonville, Amelia Island, and Saint Johns, Florida. Considered an extraordinary resource to the community, by the community, Angel Kids Pediatrics provides more than just basic health care services.
Angel Kids Pediatrics leads the charge in serving children by delivering integrated, accessible, high-quality physical and behavioral health care services. As a practice within the private sector, the commitment and mission of providing exceptional care in a community-based environment plays a vital role in making positive differences in health outcomes for patients.
Created in 2003, Angel Kids Pediatrics is now the largest private pediatric practice in Northeast Florida, with nine convenient locations throughout Jacksonville and surrounding counties. The team comprises more than 30 providers and 100 employees from nine countries who speak 12 languages and work together to deliver outstanding care for nearly 30,000 patients from newborn to age 18. With his skillful team, founder Ashraf Affan, MD, has built an award-winning, diverse practice by recognizing the imperativeness of agility in approaches. The providers at Angel Kids Pediatrics continually emphasize the profound ability to develop and sustain lasting relationships with patients and community collaborators.
The expert pediatricians provide comprehensive newborn care, sick visits, therapy, as well as prenatal meet and greet visits and breastfeeding consultations. Angel Kids Pediatrics offers exceptional medical care in family and community-based settings.
As Dr. Affan often expresses, “the mission extends far beyond the walls of the clinics in preserving the welfare of children in the community, supporting preventative services and routine access to trusted health care providers must be a top priority.”
No one will be denied services due to an inability to pay. There is a discounted sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income.
Rachna Krish, MD, is a practiced and board-certified Pediatrician at Angel Kids Pediatrics in Jacksonville, Amelia Island, and Saint Johns, Florida. Dr. Krish is a Jacksonville native, and she feels fortunate to be providing care to the community she calls home.
She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of Florida (UF) in Gainesville. Later on, she achieved her medical degree at St. George’s University in True Blue, Grenada. She went on to complete her residency training in Pediatrics at UMDNJ (now called Rowan University) in Newark, New Jersey.
Dr. Krish moved back to Jacksonville with her husband and two daughters to raise them near the rest of her family. Her husband is a local Nephrologist with a private group clinic for kidney disease.
She loves working with children and getting to know the families of each patient on a personal level. She enjoys watching her patients grow into beautiful, healthy, and amazing little adults.
Paul Leadem, MD, is an experienced, board-certified Pediatrician at Angel Kids Pediatrics in Jacksonville, Amelia Island, and Saint Johns, Florida. Dr. Leadem has practiced in North Florida for over 12 years and focuses on providing high-quality healthcare for children and adolescents.
Education has always been a priority for Dr. Leadem. He attended Pennsylvania State University (Penn State University) in Centre County, Pennsylvania, where he obtained his Doctor of Medicine.
Dr. Leadem completed his Pediatric Training at one of the premier Children’s Hospitals in the nation, Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (CHKD) in Norfolk, Virginia. Recognized as the leading children’s hospital in southeastern Virginia, CHKD is the state's only freestanding children’s hospital.
In addition to General Pediatrics, Dr. Leadem’s passions and areas of particular interest include asthma and ADHD.
When he isn’t at the office caring for patients, Dr. Leadem enjoys spending time with his family. He has four children and five grandchildren.
Angel Kids Pediatrics is an outstanding medical and behavioral health practice with multiple locations in Jacksonville, Amelia Island, and Saint Johns, Florida. Considered an extraordinary resource to the community, by the community, Angel Kids Pediatrics provides more than just basic health care services.
Angel Kids Pediatrics leads the charge in serving children by delivering integrated, accessible, high-quality physical and behavioral health care services. As a practice within the private sector, the commitment and mission of providing exceptional care in a community-based environment plays a vital role in making positive differences in health outcomes for patients.
Created in 2003, Angel Kids Pediatrics is now the largest private pediatric practice in Northeast Florida, with nine convenient locations throughout Jacksonville and surrounding counties. The team comprises more than 30 providers and 100 employees from nine countries who speak 12 languages and work together to deliver outstanding care for nearly 30,000 patients from newborn to age 18. With his skillful team, founder Ashraf Affan, MD, has built an award-winning, diverse practice by recognizing the imperativeness of agility in approaches. The providers at Angel Kids Pediatrics continually emphasize the profound ability to develop and sustain lasting relationships with patients and community collaborators.
The expert pediatricians provide comprehensive newborn care, sick visits, therapy, as well as prenatal meet and greet visits and breastfeeding consultations. Angel Kids Pediatrics offers exceptional medical care in family and community-based settings.
As Dr. Affan often expresses, “the mission extends far beyond the walls of the clinics in preserving the welfare of children in the community, supporting preventative services and routine access to trusted health care providers must be a top priority.”
No one will be denied services due to an inability to pay. There is a discounted sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income.
Angel Kids Pediatrics is an outstanding medical and behavioral health practice with multiple locations in Jacksonville, Amelia Island, and Saint Johns, Florida. Considered an extraordinary resource to the community, by the community, Angel Kids Pediatrics provides more than just basic health care services.
Angel Kids Pediatrics leads the charge in serving children by delivering integrated, accessible, high-quality physical and behavioral health care services. As a practice within the private sector, the commitment and mission of providing exceptional care in a community-based environment plays a vital role in making positive differences in health outcomes for patients.
Created in 2003, Angel Kids Pediatrics is now the largest private pediatric practice in Northeast Florida, with nine convenient locations throughout Jacksonville and surrounding counties. The team comprises more than 30 providers and 100 employees from nine countries who speak 12 languages and work together to deliver outstanding care for nearly 30,000 patients from newborn to age 18. With his skillful team, founder Ashraf Affan, MD, has built an award-winning, diverse practice by recognizing the imperativeness of agility in approaches. The providers at Angel Kids Pediatrics continually emphasize the profound ability to develop and sustain lasting relationships with patients and community collaborators.
The expert pediatricians provide comprehensive newborn care, sick visits, therapy, as well as prenatal meet and greet visits and breastfeeding consultations. Angel Kids Pediatrics offers exceptional medical care in family and community-based settings.
As Dr. Affan often expresses, “the mission extends far beyond the walls of the clinics in preserving the welfare of children in the community, supporting preventative services and routine access to trusted health care providers must be a top priority.”
No one will be denied services due to an inability to pay. There is a discounted sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income.
Elena Model, MD, is a pediatrician at Angel Kids Pediatrics in Jacksonville, Amelia Island, and Saint Johns, Florida.
Dr. Model has been practicing pediatrics for over 20 years, with two children of her own. Her background in neuroscience gives her a unique perspective on how to treat your child throughout their time with Angel Kids Pediatrics. As an expert on the nervous system, she will be able to work efficiently with any child suffering from a neurological disorder, catering her practice to their unique needs.
Born in Moscow, Russia, Dr. Model developed an interest in neuroscience at an early age. This interest led her to attend Moscow Medical Academy, before moving to the United States. In New York City, she graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience. From there, she enrolled in Ross University School of Medicine, a private university in Barbados known for its medical prowess.
Jordan grew up in Jacksonville and attended the University of Florida, where she graduated with her BSN in 2008. She received her MSN from the University of Florida in 2009 and has been working as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner ever since.
She has always had a passion for children and loves watching them grow into beautiful, happy, and healthy adults. Jordan has been a member of the Angel Kids Pediatrics family since March of 2015. She and her husband welcomed a baby boy in December 2013, and she is enjoying her new role as mom! Jordan enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and cheering on the Florida Gators!
Tomi grew up in a small town in western Michigan. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience.
She completed her Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies in Chicago at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. Her husband’s naval career took them to San Diego, and then to Jacksonville. She loves working with children, and looks forward to helping families be as healthy and as happy as possible.
Paul Leadem, MD, is an experienced, board-certified Pediatrician at Angel Kids Pediatrics in Jacksonville, Amelia Island, and Saint Johns, Florida. Dr. Leadem has practiced in North Florida for over 12 years and focuses on providing high-quality healthcare for children and adolescents.
Education has always been a priority for Dr. Leadem. He attended Pennsylvania State University (Penn State University) in Centre County, Pennsylvania, where he obtained his Doctor of Medicine.
Dr. Leadem completed his Pediatric Training at one of the premier Children’s Hospitals in the nation, Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (CHKD) in Norfolk, Virginia. Recognized as the leading children’s hospital in southeastern Virginia, CHKD is the state's only freestanding children’s hospital.
In addition to General Pediatrics, Dr. Leadem’s passions and areas of particular interest include asthma and ADHD.
When he isn’t at the office caring for patients, Dr. Leadem enjoys spending time with his family. He has four children and five grandchildren.
Angel Kids Pediatrics is an outstanding medical and behavioral health practice with multiple locations in Jacksonville, Amelia Island, and Saint Johns, Florida. Considered an extraordinary resource to the community, by the community, Angel Kids Pediatrics provides more than just basic health care services.
Angel Kids Pediatrics leads the charge in serving children by delivering integrated, accessible, high-quality physical and behavioral health care services. As a practice within the private sector, the commitment and mission of providing exceptional care in a community-based environment plays a vital role in making positive differences in health outcomes for patients.
Created in 2003, Angel Kids Pediatrics is now the largest private pediatric practice in Northeast Florida, with nine convenient locations throughout Jacksonville and surrounding counties. The team comprises more than 30 providers and 100 employees from nine countries who speak 12 languages and work together to deliver outstanding care for nearly 30,000 patients from newborn to age 18. With his skillful team, founder Ashraf Affan, MD, has built an award-winning, diverse practice by recognizing the imperativeness of agility in approaches. The providers at Angel Kids Pediatrics continually emphasize the profound ability to develop and sustain lasting relationships with patients and community collaborators.
The expert pediatricians provide comprehensive newborn care, sick visits, therapy, as well as prenatal meet and greet visits and breastfeeding consultations. Angel Kids Pediatrics offers exceptional medical care in family and community-based settings.
As Dr. Affan often expresses, “the mission extends far beyond the walls of the clinics in preserving the welfare of children in the community, supporting preventative services and routine access to trusted health care providers must be a top priority.”
No one will be denied services due to an inability to pay. There is a discounted sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income.
Angel Kids Pediatrics is an outstanding medical and behavioral health practice with multiple locations in Jacksonville, Amelia Island, and Saint Johns, Florida. Considered an extraordinary resource to the community, by the community, Angel Kids Pediatrics provides more than just basic health care services.
Angel Kids Pediatrics leads the charge in serving children by delivering integrated, accessible, high-quality physical and behavioral health care services. As a practice within the private sector, the commitment and mission of providing exceptional care in a community-based environment plays a vital role in making positive differences in health outcomes for patients.
Created in 2003, Angel Kids Pediatrics is now the largest private pediatric practice in Northeast Florida, with nine convenient locations throughout Jacksonville and surrounding counties. The team comprises more than 30 providers and 100 employees from nine countries who speak 12 languages and work together to deliver outstanding care for nearly 30,000 patients from newborn to age 18. With his skillful team, founder Ashraf Affan, MD, has built an award-winning, diverse practice by recognizing the imperativeness of agility in approaches. The providers at Angel Kids Pediatrics continually emphasize the profound ability to develop and sustain lasting relationships with patients and community collaborators.
The expert pediatricians provide comprehensive newborn care, sick visits, therapy, as well as prenatal meet and greet visits and breastfeeding consultations. Angel Kids Pediatrics offers exceptional medical care in family and community-based settings.
As Dr. Affan often expresses, “the mission extends far beyond the walls of the clinics in preserving the welfare of children in the community, supporting preventative services and routine access to trusted health care providers must be a top priority.”
No one will be denied services due to an inability to pay. There is a discounted sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income.
Angel Kids Pediatrics is an outstanding medical and behavioral health practice with multiple locations in Jacksonville, Amelia Island, and Saint Johns, Florida. Considered an extraordinary resource to the community, by the community, Angel Kids Pediatrics provides more than just basic health care services.
Angel Kids Pediatrics leads the charge in serving children by delivering integrated, accessible, high-quality physical and behavioral health care services. As a practice within the private sector, the commitment and mission of providing exceptional care in a community-based environment plays a vital role in making positive differences in health outcomes for patients.
Created in 2003, Angel Kids Pediatrics is now the largest private pediatric practice in Northeast Florida, with nine convenient locations throughout Jacksonville and surrounding counties. The team comprises more than 30 providers and 100 employees from nine countries who speak 12 languages and work together to deliver outstanding care for nearly 30,000 patients from newborn to age 18. With his skillful team, founder Ashraf Affan, MD, has built an award-winning, diverse practice by recognizing the imperativeness of agility in approaches. The providers at Angel Kids Pediatrics continually emphasize the profound ability to develop and sustain lasting relationships with patients and community collaborators.
The expert pediatricians provide comprehensive newborn care, sick visits, therapy, as well as prenatal meet and greet visits and breastfeeding consultations. Angel Kids Pediatrics offers exceptional medical care in family and community-based settings.
As Dr. Affan often expresses, “the mission extends far beyond the walls of the clinics in preserving the welfare of children in the community, supporting preventative services and routine access to trusted health care providers must be a top priority.”
No one will be denied services due to an inability to pay. There is a discounted sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income.
Maria Theresa Valdes, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician at Angel Kids Pediatrics in Jacksonville, Amelia Island, and Saint Johns, Florida.
Dr. Valdes is the type of provider who is extremely patient and thorough during your child’s visit. She is very understanding of all of your concerns as a parent, and believes there are no dumb questions. Dr. Valdes has a special place in her heart for children and their mental health. So if you have any questions or concerns regarding that, she is eager to assist.
In Dr. Valdes’ free time, she enjoys going to art museums and reading books, especially any of the Harry Potter series. When she’s not reading books, she loves to spend time with her dog, Muffin.
Dr. Valdes is a native of Holguin, Cuba. As a young girl, she moved to Los Angeles, California, and later moved to the far east of the United States to reside in Jacksonville.
After attending a University in California majoring in Medical Microbiology, Dr. Valdes attended medical school in the Dominican Republic and completed her residency at Michigan State-affiliated hospitals. She is board certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
She joined Angel Kids Pediatrics in 2015 and is bilingual in Spanish.
Ashraf Affan, MD, is the founder and CEO of Angel Kids Pediatrics, an exceptional medical practice in Jacksonville, Amelia Island, and Saint Johns, Florida.
Dr. Affan has built an award-winning, diverse practice that stays true to the mission of providing excellent medical care in a family and community-based environment, all while addressing the individual health care needs of all patients.
Dr. Affan completed his residency training at Nassau University Medical Center in Long Island, New York. Here, he served as Chief Resident and trusted advisor to many and was recognized in 2001 with the Beth Seaton Award as Best Resident of the year.
Board-certified through the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Affan brings over 20 years of experience as an educator and recognized leader in global medical consulting and private practice. He has dedicated his career to building his expertise in chronic pediatric disease management and preventative medicine. He believes that healthcare should focus on the community and the inclusion of the family for pediatric care.
Varuna Tuli, MD, is a pediatrician with over 19 years of experience at Newton Pediatrics in Waltham, Massachusetts. She specializes in caring for medically complex cases and international and multicultural patients.
Dr. Tuli completed medical school in India. She then moved to Maryland to complete her residency at the Sinai Hospital in Baltimore before moving to Pennsylvania to complete a fellowship at St. Christopher’s Hospital in Philadelphia.
Dr. Tuli began her medical career at the Franciscan Hospital For Children in Boston, where she practiced until 2003 before joining the team at Newton Pediatrics. She is passionate about using her personal parenting experience and medical training to help families with their parenting journey.
To improve communication across the diverse populations of Massachusetts, Dr. Tuli speaks English, Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi.
When she’s not at work, Dr. Tuli enjoys spending time with her daughters and traveling to learn about new cultures.
Krisztina Bukur-Doczy, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician at Newton Pediatrics in Newton, Massachusetts. Her scientific research in pathology, immunology, and microbiology gives her a strong background for a pediatric travel medicine specialty. As a mother and a pediatrician, Dr. Bukur-Doczy provides families with strategies for balancing the demands of work and family while creating a nurturing and healthy home environment.
Dr. Bukur-Doczy started her medical studies in Sweden at the University of Lund. She then moved to Massachusetts to complete her graduate studies in immunology and pathology at Boston University. She completed her residency at the University of Illinois in Chicago and served as a researcher at the Albert Einstein School of Medicine in the Bronx, New York.
Dr. Bukur-Doczy is affiliated with several local hospitals, including Newton-Wellesley Hospital, the Children’s Hospital Boston, Brockton Hospital, the Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton, and South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, Massachusetts.
Board-certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Bukur-Doczy is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Chapter 1 and the Breast Feeding Council, the International Society of Travel Medicine, and the Massachusetts Medical Society.
Dr. Bukur-Doczy lives in the community with her husband and their three children, who all attend Newton Public Schools.
“Nurturing Young Lives with Compassion and Expertise”
Dr. Kasivajjula joined Rise and Shine Pediatrics, known for its comprehensive child healthcare services. Trained at the prestigious University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), Dr. Kasivajjula embarked on her journey to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young patients and their families. For the past decade, Dr. Kasivajjula has been practicing out-patient Pediatrics, where she has forged deep connections with families and earned a reputation for her unwavering dedication to providing high-quality, personalized care. Her approach is characterized by warmth, empathy, and a genuine commitment to understanding the unique needs of each child under her care. Her holistic approach to patient care emphasizes not only physical health but also emotional well-being, recognizing the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit in nurturing healthy development.
Dr. Kasivajjula's expertise spans the breadth of pediatric medicine, from routine check-ups and vaccinations to the management of complex medical conditions. Her background in NICU and primary pediatric care enables her to offer specialized care and attention to all her patients.
She is passionate about empowering families with the knowledge and resources they need to promote optimal health and wellness in their children. With her blend of expertise, compassion, and dedication, she continues to be a trusted ally for families on their journey to raising happy, healthy children.
Dr. Kasivajjula is not only distinguished by her medical expertise but also by her ability to speak multiple languages, including Telugu, Hindi, and English. This multilingual capability ensures effective communication with a diverse patient base, enriching the relationships she builds with families. Her personal approach to family-centered care, combined with her medical proficiency, makes her a cherished member of the pediatric community at Rise and Shine Pediatrics.
Rodrigo Belalcazar, MD, is an ophthalmologist and aesthetic surgeon at Advanced Eye Center located in Hialeah, Florida. He has performed thousands of the most innovative treatments to improve vision and eye health, as well as facial aesthetics for people in South Florida, the United States, and all over the world.
Dr. Belalcazar is one of several leading researchers in glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, refractive surgery, and keratoconus. He performs laser cataract surgery at Larkin Community Hospital in Miami, North Miami Beach Surgical Center, Beraja Medical Institute in Coral Gables, and Palm Springs General Hospital in Hialeah. At his clinic, Dr. Belalcazar treats eye patients across the globe performing procedures such as: corneal transplants, laser glaucoma surgeries – of which he has performed over 3,000, and refractive surgeries – of which he has performed over 10,000, including LASIK, LASEK, PRK, RK, and EPI-LASEK. Besides offering cataract, LASIK, glaucoma, and numerous other eye surgeries, Dr. Belalcazar also performs cosmetic procedures and treatments, including: red eye treatment, eyelid procedures, skin rejuvenation, skin tightening, dermal fillers, and Botox®.
A native of Colombia, Dr. Belalcazar received his Doctor of Medicine there and completed his residency at the Colombian Institute of Ocular Surgery, affiliated to the Pontifical Xavierian University in Bogotá. He underwent refractive surgery training at the world-famous Barraquer Institute of America in 1993, The Myopia Ocular Center in Madrid in 1996, and after becoming a naturalized US citizen, completed a refractive laser surgery fellowship in 2008 at Park Avenue Laser Vision in New York with Emil W. Chynn, MD, world-renowned refractive surgeon. Dr. Belalcazar has also completed a pediatrics residency at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, Texas A&M is certified by the Educational Council for Foreign Medical Graduates of Medical Examiners, and is licensed by the Florida, Georgia, New York, and Texas State Medical Boards. He is a Member of The American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and The International Society of Refractive Surgery. All these qualifications, alongside his lifetime of experience, make Dr. Belalcazar one of several leading researchers in the field of ophthalmology.
He has been the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions, including the Colombian Culture & Heritage Award for his professional achievement and service to the national community, and has multiple recognitions for Outstanding and Professional Excellence from the State Senate, Council, and Assembly of New York.
He enjoys mountain and rock climbing, marathons, triathlons, hiking, scuba diving, and skydiving.
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