Specializes in: Kidney disorders up to age 21
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.
Services Offered
- 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
Office Hours & Location
Monday thru Friday 8:00 to 4:30
83 W. Columbia St.
Orlando, FL 32806
Phone 321.841.7970
Fax 321.841.7978
We also have an after hours answering service for emergencies.
Languages offered – Spanish
Office Forms & Policies
- Patient Information Sheet
- New Patient Record
- Health Record
Our Physicians
| Jorge A Ramirez, MD |
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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.
Dr. Grio has received several honors and awards, including “President of the Year Award” from the University of Miami for developing and growing a Filipino chapter of the International Students Cabinet. She also won an “Outstanding Leader Award” at the University of Miami. Dr. Grio has been involved in multiple research studies and presentations. She has also been very involved in the communities where she has lived and names children’s health services and literacy as two of her favorite causes. |
| 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 Interests
- End Stage Renal Disease
- Dialysis
- Short Bowel Syndrome
- Celiac Disease
- Kidney Transplants
- Failure to Thrive
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Insurance Plans Accepted
- 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
Affiliations and Achievements
- Arnold Palmer Hospital
- Winnie Palmer Hospital
- Central Florida Kidney Center
Patient Education & FAQ’s
For frequently asked questions regarding procedures, medications or diagnosis
please visit Orlando Health Resources.