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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bilal Khodr, MD, is a board-certified doctor of emergency medicine proudly serving the Lake City, Florida, community at Mercy Medical Urgent Care. He has over 20 years of experience as a primary health care provider specializing in pediatrics.
Dr. Khodr earned his medical degree from The Faculty of Medicine at the American University of Beirut — the leading internationally accredited medical institute of the Middle East in Beirut, Lebanon. Relocating to New York, Dr. Khodr completed an internship in pediatrics at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York.
Following his internship, Dr. Khodr completed his residency in pediatrics at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, where he provided inpatient and outpatient care to children and families.
He later participated in a fellowship for neonatal-perinatal medicine at Boston Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. After this, Dr. Khodr completed a hematology and medical oncology fellowship at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida.
Contributing to his extensive experience, Dr. Khodr has affiliations with UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida, and Lake City Medical Center in Lake City, Florida.
Dr. Khodr enjoys staying current on the most recent treatments to improve his patients’ overall health and looks forward to caring for children and families in need at Mercy Medical Urgent Care.
