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    Kellianne Christmas Kleeman, MD

    Cardiothoracic Surgery
    (407) 650-7715

    Primary Office

    »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Children's Hospital, Florida »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Children's Hospital, Florida 6535 »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Parkway Orlando, FL 32827
    Appointment: (407) 650-7715

    Get to Know Me

    Kellianne Kleeman, MD is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon at »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Children’s Hospital in Florida. She joined the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Cardiac Center in September 2021 to provide exceptional cardiac care to patients throughout the state of Florida. Dr. Kleeman earned her medical degree at the University of Michigan, after she graduated with honors from Vanderbilt University. She then went on to complete her cardiothoracic surgical residency at the University of Michigan. Following this, she underwent advanced training in congenital and pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at Mott Children’s Hospital at the University of Michigan. Dr. Kleeman is passionate about providing excellent surgical care to all children in need. During her free time, Dr. Kleeman enjoys traveling with her husband and two children.

    Why I Treat Children

    I chose to become a surgeon because I love the technical challenge and the tangible and instantaneous feedback of fixing a physical problem. I feel like I get to be an artist, but one that works on the human body! And I think wearing a headlight is kind of cool. 

    The satisfaction I derive from my work stems from more than just the technical aspects of surgery. Witnessing the transformation in a child's demeanor and watching them thrive after surgery is immensely rewarding.

    Kids are the future. I love helping kids feel better so they can get back out there and change the world. If there is something holding a child back and I can fix that for them, that is the best feeling in the world.

    What I'm Passionate About

    My goal is to enable kids to reach their full potential, experience life fully, and not be limited by treatable medical conditions.

    How I Try to Make A Difference

    I believe that every kid should have a voice in their care and decision making. Kids have a lot to say when they are asked, and their opinions should be respected. I make a point to ask and listen to what every kid has to say.

    Education & Training

    Fellowship

    • Cardiothoracic Surgery - University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hosp, 2021

    Residency

    • Surgery-Integrated Thoracic - University of Michigan Program Integrated Thoracic, 2020

    Medical/Dental School

    • M.D. - University of Michigan, 2014

    Board Certifications

    • American Board of Thoracic Surgery/Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery-Gen

    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna Better Health FL Medicaid and Healthy Kids
    • Aetna HMO/POS/PPO/EPO
    • AvMed
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield HMO
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield Non HMO
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Florida Blue Select
    • Cigna PPO/EPO/HMO/POS/OPEN ACCESS
    • Community Care Plan Medicaid
    • Employers Health Network PPO
    • Evolutions Healthcare
    • First Health Aetna PPO/EPO
    • Florida Community Care
    • Florida Medicaid
    • Health First Health Plans
    • HealthSmart Health Plans PPO
    • HUMANA HEALTHY HORIZONS (FKA HUMANA MEDICAID)
    • Molina Healthcare Medicaid
    • Multiplan PPO
    • Olympus Managed Healthcare PPO ORL
    • Prime Health Services PPO Specialty Florida
    • Seminole Tribe of Florida
    • Simply Healthcare Healthy Kids
    • Simply Healthcare Medicaid HMO
    • Star Healthcare Network
    • Sunshine SMI/CMS 19 & 21
    • Sunshine State Health Plan Medicaid
    • Three Rivers Provider Network
    • Tricare/Humana Military Health Services/CHAMPVA
    • United Healthcare Commercial Products
    • United Healthcare Community Plan Medicaid
    • Volusia Health Network PPO/EPO

    Research Activities

    I am working on several research projects, including: 

    • New surgical techniques (like 3D modeling and virtual reality augmented surgery)  
    • Clinical protocols  
    • Safety and reporting of clinical outcomes

    Medical Interests

    My medical interests include:

    • Congenital cardiac surgery
    • Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

    • English