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Meggan DeVeaux has completed extensive training at the following institutions: Undergraduate, Wofford College; Medical School, Medical University of South Carolina; Pediatric Residency, University of Florida - Gainesville; and Chief Residency, University of Florida - Gainesville.

At Angel Kids, she was happy to see the level of community involvement among all the clinics. She hopes to bring a fresh perspective to the team and use her skills to provide excellent care to our patients.

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 skilled pediatric specialists offer treatments for asthma, allergies, developmental disorders, anxiety, depression, autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other common mental health challenges.

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.

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 skilled pediatric specialists offer treatments for asthma, allergies, developmental disorders, anxiety, depression, autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other common mental health challenges.

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.

Meggan DeVeaux has completed extensive training at the following institutions: Undergraduate, Wofford College; Medical School, Medical University of South Carolina; Pediatric Residency, University of Florida - Gainesville; and Chief Residency, University of Florida - Gainesville.

At Angel Kids, she was happy to see the level of community involvement among all the clinics. She hopes to bring a fresh perspective to the team and use her skills to provide excellent care to our patients.

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. 

Meggan DeVeaux has completed extensive training at the following institutions: Undergraduate, Wofford College; Medical School, Medical University of South Carolina; Pediatric Residency, University of Florida - Gainesville; and Chief Residency, University of Florida - Gainesville.

At Angel Kids, she was happy to see the level of community involvement among all the clinics. She hopes to bring a fresh perspective to the team and use her skills to provide excellent care to our patients.

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.

Meggan DeVeaux has completed extensive training at the following institutions: Undergraduate, Wofford College; Medical School, Medical University of South Carolina; Pediatric Residency, University of Florida - Gainesville; and Chief Residency, University of Florida - Gainesville.

At Angel Kids, she was happy to see the level of community involvement among all the clinics. She hopes to bring a fresh perspective to the team and use her skills to provide excellent care to our patients.

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.   

Meggan DeVeaux has completed extensive training at the following institutions: Undergraduate, Wofford College; Medical School, Medical University of South Carolina; Pediatric Residency, University of Florida - Gainesville; and Chief Residency, University of Florida - Gainesville.

At Angel Kids, she was happy to see the level of community involvement among all the clinics. She hopes to bring a fresh perspective to the team and use her skills to provide excellent care to our patients.