Maternal - Fetal Medicine Physician

Orlando Health Women s Institute Center for Maternal Fetal Medicine is seeking a board-certified Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) specialist to complement our growing and highly engaged clinical team of 12 fellowship trained perinatologists and two advanced practice clinicians. The team provides comprehensive services with a multidisciplinary approach, to include Neonatologists, Palliative Care Specialists, Pediatric Subspecialists, Neurologists, and more. With 7+ practice locations, our team is strategically positioned to serve the increasing needs of our diverse Central Florida community.

In addition, Orlando Health and Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies embarked upon the expansion of fetal evaluation, care, and therapy in 2018 by offering prenatal repair of fetal myelomeningocele. Approaching the 7-year anniversary of the Fetal Care Center, the team has successfully repaired 56 maternal-fetal dyads. In December of 2022, the FCC again expanded fetal therapy with fetoscopic procedures: laser therapy for Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome, fetal cystoscopy for bladder outlet obstruction, and various modalities to improve amniotic band sequence.

Practice Highlights:

• Growing team of 12+ Maternal Fetal Medicine providers
• 7+ practice locations located within Downtown Orlando, Lake Mary, Dr. Phillips, Kissimmee, & Clermont
• Advanced Fetal Care Center
• Inpatient coverage rotation with no in-house call
• MFM Fellowship Program beginning fall 2025
• Established OB/GYN GME program of 30 residents with a newly expanded program
• MFMs serve as attending physician in High-Risk OB/GYN Resident clinic, inpatient services, lectures, grand rounds, journal club, and research activities
• Dedicated APP support in ambulatory practice
• 24/7 support from robust hospitalist OB/GYN group
• Integrated team of Advanced Sonographers, RN Care Coordinators, Certified Genetic Counselors, RN Certified Diabetic Educators, and LCSW Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professionals
• Strong administrative support team that fosters physician autonomy and collaborative clinical decision making

Orlando Health Women s Services Highlights:

Enjoy collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, to include:

• OBGYN: 50+ hospitalist attendings and APPs and partnering group of 40+ generalists
• Urogynecology: 12 providers and 7 locations
• Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery: 5 providers and 3 locations

Job Requirements:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Fellowship trained in Maternal Fetal Medicine
• Eligible for active medical licensure in the State of Florida
• Interest in serving a diverse patient population
• Interest in working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and disciplines to champion world class patient care

Lakeland Community:

• No state income tax!
• Enjoy a lower cost of living compared to major metro areas, with a variety of housing options and family-friendly neighborhoods.
• Conveniently located between Tampa and Orlando, Lakeland is just a short drive away from some of the nation s best attractions including Disney World, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, Daytona 500, Cape Canaveral, and Siesta Beach- named Beach in America by Trip Advisor.
• Much of Lakeland s culture and iconic neighborhoods are built around 38 stunning lakes, offering Floridians year-round sunshine and a wide variety of outdoor activities including sports fishing, golf, water sports, and running or hiking throughout our abundant natural landscapes.

Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital

Located in Lakeland, Florida, the new Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital will be a realization of a collaboration between Orlando Health and Watson Clinic, serving Polk County and the surrounding region.

Opening its doors in summer 2026, the seven-story, 302-bed facility will be staffed by Watson Clinic s roster of expert physicians and providers. The comprehensive acute care facility will offer advanced technology and expertise in numerous areas, including cardiology, neurology, gastroenterology, obstetrics, surgery and surgical oncology. With 11 operating rooms, four cardiac and interventional suites, an 18-bed intensive care unit (ICU) that will serve 36 patients at full build-out, and capacity to accommodate up to 360 inpatient beds, the hospital will support a wide offering of surgical and procedural services across multiple specialties. A robust cardiovascular program will include diagnostic cardiology and future PCI, structural heart disease and advanced electrophysiology (EP) services. Another focus will be a strong neurology program with an emphasis on stroke and spine care. A full obstetrical unit will feature eight labor and delivery rooms, two designated C-section operating rooms and more than 25 postpartum rooms, with a 12-bed neonatal intensive care unit scheduled to debut soon after opening. With 69 emergency and observation beds, a full-service, 24-hour emergency department will have the ability to treat a wide range of illnesses and injuries, from minor to major, in both adults and children.

The campus also will house a new four-story Watson Clinic medical office building featuring a number of services including radiology, laboratory, OB-GYN, gynecologic oncology, urology, orthopedic surgery and general surgery. A new Watson Clinic ambulatory surgery center on the campus will offer a host of outpatient procedures.

One of the region s largest and most established physician-led practices, Watson Clinic has more than 84 years of deeply rooted history in the community. As the population in the area continues to grow, Orlando Health and Watson Clinic are expanding their footprints to meet the increasing demand, delivering healthcare services of the highest quality and greatest convenience for patients in Lakeland and beyond. Nationally recognized, Orlando Health also will bring its expertise in building an exceptional workplace culture that focuses on personal and professional growth programs that support physicians and team members throughout their careers.