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Care Philosophy: Dr. Alber is a well-established pediatrician and clinical researcher with decades of experience in pediatric inpatient and outpatient settings, including service as a hospital pediatrics department chairman. He earned his medical degree at the Medical University of South Carolina and completed his internship and residency training at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Women and Children in Orlando, serving his final year there as Chief Resident. As a longstanding member of the AdventHealth pediatrics team in Lake Mary, he provides comprehensive primary and preventive health care services along with access to clinical trials. Some of his most recent research has focused on the development of new vaccines and asthma therapies for children.

Biography: Dr. Merchant is a physician in practice since 1978. He completed his medical education in Pune, India. Dr. Merchant completed a surgical residency at Sassoon Hospital in Pune, India and subsequently practiced as a surgeon at Aga Khan Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Once arriving to New York City he entered the pediatric residency program at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center in Brooklyn where he held the position of Chief Resident. Upon completion of his training Dr. Merchant relocated to Florida and began practicing in pediatrics. Dr. Merchant is the founder of Merchant Pediatrics and opened the first location in Kissimmee, Florida in 1998.