A specialty practice offers many advantages for patients. Specialty physicians are held to the highest standards in order to qualify to teach other doctors. They are also supported by a system offering constant information on the latest research in medical care, testing and surgical techniques.
- Acute Renal Failure
- Chronic Renal Failure
- Dysfunctional Voiding
- End Stage Kidney Disease
- Glomerulonephritis
- Hematuria
- Hypertension
- Kidney Stones
- Kidney Transplantation
- Lupus Nephritis
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Renal Osteodystrophy and other metabolic bone diseases
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Vesico-ureteral reflux
- Other kidney related diseases
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83 W. Columbia St.
Orlando, FL 32806
Phone: 321.841.7970
Fax: 321.841.7978 Nights & Weekends call: We also have an after hours answering service for emergencies. Languages offered – Spanish Campus Map 
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| Jorge A. Ramirez, MD |
 | | Dr. Jorge A. Ramirez was born Cuba and moved to the United States as a child. He is a graduate of University of Monterrey. He completed his Pediatric Residency training at The Children’s hospital of Buffalo, New York in 1989 and he was the Pediatric Chief Resident in 1989-1990. Dr. Ramirez completed his Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship at UCLA Medical Center in 1993. Dr. Ramirez is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology. Dr. Ramirez is married and has three children. Enjoys golfing in his spare time. He is fluent in Spanish. Dr. Ramirez is the Medical Director for Pediatric Nephrology. He has received Orlando’s Best Doctor award 2006 and 2007. |
| Maricor Grio, MD |
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| Maricor Grio, M.D., M.S., FAAP joined the Orlando Health Pediatric Nephrology Faculty Practice in July 2007. Dr. Grio attended the University of Miami, graduating Cum Laude with a degree in Microbiology and Immunology. She went on to receive her medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine in 2001. She was a Pediatric Resident at Orlando Health from 2001-2004 and then completed a Fellowship in Pediatric Nephrology at the University of Michigan Health System. While completing her Fellowship, she was also awarded a K 30 scholarship from the NIH (National Institute of Health) for training in clinical research. She completed a Masters Degree program in Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis from the University of Michigan. |
| Jennifer McDonald, RD, LD/N, CDE |
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| Jennifer McDonald graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition with a Specialization in Health Promotion. Her education was followed by completing an Internship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Jennifer is a Nationally Board Certified Diabetes Educator working in pediatrics since the start of her career. Currently her role is working with Pediatric Nephrology and Gastroenterology. In her free time she loves to spend time with her husband and two dogs. Education - Bachelors Degree with Specialization in Health Promotion - Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
- Internship- Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
Certification - National Certification - Certified Diabetes Educator
Clinical Interest - End Stage Renal Disease
- Dialysis
- Short Bowel Syndrome
- Celiac Disease
- Kidney Transplants
- Failure to Thrive
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- AAGI/Nexcaliber
- Accountable Health Plans
- Aetna
- AvMed
- BCBS
- Beechstreet/Capp Care
- Champus/Tricare
- Cigna
- Citrus Healthcare
- First Health/CCN/Coventry Healthcare--a.k.a Southcare PPO
- Florida Healthcare Plan
- GreatWest
- Health First Network
- Healthchoice
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Multiplan Network
- Quality health Plans (a.k.a Delta Medical Care)
- United HealthCare of FL
- Volusia Health Network\
- Wellcare/Staywell/Healthease
- Arnold Palmer Hospital
- Winnie Palmer Hospital
- Central Florida Kidney Center
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please visit Orlando Health Resources.