FIRST CHOICE PEDIATRICS, INC.
WINTER PARK, FLORIDA

First Choice Pediatrics, Inc., founded by Dr. Cassia Portugal in 1998, has grown from a small office adjacent to Winter Park Hospital into a large pediatric practice with six locations across Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties in Florida. With a mission centered on providing comprehensive and compassionate pediatric care, the practice features Board Certified Pediatricians working at Alafaya, Metrowest, Kissimmee, Oviedo, and two additional sites in Winter Park. Dr. Portugal's determined and ambitious leadership has been pivotal to its expansion since 2012. The practice holds a patient-centered philosophy, emphasizing strong partnerships between physicians, patients, and families to ensure complete comfort with the child’s healthcare provider. Their team, consisting of dedicated and expert pediatricians like Dr. Cassia Portugal, Dr. Chang, Dr. Anca Tomsa, and Dr. Urena, offers extensive training in children's health care, focusing on full-service pediatric care that includes specialties such as childhood asthma, headaches, infectious diseases, cross-cultural care, and adolescent parenting support. Dr. Portugal is a distinguished member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, having completed two pediatric residencies in Brazil and the United States. She excels in areas including immunology and nutritional health. Dr. Chang combines his medical education from Iberoamerican University with residency experience at NYU Woodhull Medical Center, bringing passion for children's healthcare to First Choice Pediatrics. Dr. Anca Tomsa brings expertise as a Board Certified Pediatrician and has specialized further in pediatric endocrinology following her fellowship at Texas Children’s Hospital. Fluent in multiple languages, she enriches the practice with a broad cultural perspective. Dr. Urena focuses on cross-cultural care and the impact of immigration on children's health, complemented by her master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition. Located at 3001 Aloha Ave., Winter Park, FL, First Choice Pediatrics is noted for its patient-centric approach where insurance flexibility and comprehensive family healthcare are prioritized. For more information about their services or to confirm eligibility with your insurance plan prior to visits, please visit firstchoicepediatrics.com.