Christine L. Bessett DO, Pediatrician
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Christine L. Bessett DO

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92 West Miller Orlando Fl, 32806
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About

Dr. Christine Bessett is a board certified pediatrician practicing in Orlando, FL. Dr. Bessett is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children and newborns. As a pediatrician, Dr. Bessett diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Bessett can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of her patients. Dr. Bessett works at both Arnold Palmer Hospital and Winnie Palmer Hospital with the Private Hospitalist Service (PHS), a division of Mednax Medical Group of Florida, Pediatrix. Dr. Bessett and her partners provide excellent service to all of their patients (and parents), have strong leadership, and embrace the "patient first" culture.

Education and Training

University of New England DO 2012

Orlando Health Pediatric Residency Pediatrician 2015

Board Certification

American Board of Pediatrics

Provider Details

Female English
Christine L. Bessett DO
Christine L. Bessett DO's Expert Contributions
  • Fever in infant < 2 months of age

    Are you concerned that your newborn is ill or has a fever?A fever in a young infant (&lt;2 months of age) can be a serious infection. If your infant feels warm or isn't acting well, unbundle them and check their temperature.What is the best way to check an infants temperature?A Rectal temperature is...

  • Are all hospitalists internists?

    Not all hospitalists are internists. This depends on what hospital you are at and their requirements. Practicing community physicians may have agreement/rights to see patients in the hospitals as well. It all depends on the hospital you will be attending. I hope this helps. Good luck with your stay. READ MORE

Awards

  • Sigma Sigma Phi 2010 UNECOM 
  • Leading Physician of the World & Top Pediatric Hospitalist in Florida 2018 The International Association of Healthcare Professionals 

Treatments

  • Asthma
  • Fever
  • Epilepsy
  • Birth Defects
  • Bronchitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Pain
  • Cellulitis

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatrics, Florida Medical Association

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Her ambition and her drive. She loves pediatrics.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Traveling , Spending time with family

Favorite professional publications

  • Pediatrics in Review

Areas of research

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. Dr. Bessett developed a protocol for the newborn nursery/inpatient for observation and treatment of infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome. The protocol was developed to provide better education to employees on how to recognize the symptoms, treat the patient appropriately, and how to wean off therapy when indicated. The goal is to capture the symptomatic infants sooner and to wean them off medications safely, all while shortening their length of stay. Research will begin later this year.

Christine L. Bessett DO's Practice location

Arnold Palmer Hospital

92 West Miller -
Orlando, Fl 32806
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Fax: 407-872-0544

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