OUR TEAM
Tampa Bay Cleft and Craniofacial Center consists of experienced, pioneering specialists in their respective fields. We are a team with various backgrounds, some work for Baycare, TGH, Adventhealth, USF, and some are in private practice. We look beyond our differences and come together, volunteering our time to this non-profit organization to make a difference in the world. One smile at a time.
The Tampa Bay Cleft and Craniofacial Center is an ACPA Approved Team and has met the Standards of Team Care for Cleft and Craniofacial Teams set by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA). The ACPA Commission on the Approval of Teams has determined that TBCCC is capable of providing cleft and craniofacial care in a coordinated and consistent manner, that care provided by TBCCC follows the proper sequence and takes place within the framework of the patient’s overall developmental, medical and psychological needs. ACPA Approved Teams are comprised of experienced and qualified professionals who work in an interdisciplinary and coordinated system to provide strong and reliable communication between team members, families and referring providers. All approved teams in the U.S. and Canada are listed on the ACPA website. The ACPA encourages patients and families to first consider ACPA Approved Teams for cleft and craniofacial health care needs.
Dr. Pat Ricalde
Florida Craniofacial Institute
Pat Ricalde, DDS, MD, FACS is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, specializing in cleft and craniofacial surgery. She is also the Director of the Fellowship for Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery at the Florida Craniofacial Institute, and the Director of Tampa Bay Cleft and Craniofacial Center.
Dr. Victoria Palermo
Florida Craniofacial Institute
Victoria Palermo, MD, DDS is an Oral Maxillofacial and Pediatric Craniofacial surgeon. Dr. Palermo brings multifaceted experience in the surgical management of cleft and craniofacial patients, orthognathic surgery cases, and surgical management of trauma.
Dr. Mohamed El-Rabbany
Florida Craniofacial Institute
Mohamed El-Rabbany, DDS, MS, PhD is an Oral Maxillofacial and Pediatric Surgeon. In addition to his surgical practice, Dr. El-Rabbany also has a passion for research.
Amy McCormick
Team Coordinator
Tampa Bay Cleft and Craniofacial Center
Dr. Sharon Durrett
Durrett Orthodontics
Sharon Durrett, DDS mastered the art of providing high-level orthodontic care in an environment that is stress-free for children and adults.
Dr. Emma Rushing
Rushing Orthodontics
Emma Rushing, DDS is board certified with the American Board of Orthodontics. She provides expertise in straightening teeth with braces, aligners, orthodontic headgear, and more.
Dr. Matthew Ahrens
South Shore Orthodontics
Matthew Ahrens, DMD is very passionate about the impact a beautiful smile can have on someone’s life. He is a Board Certified Orthodontist by the American Board of Orthodontics, and has passed a rigorous set of written and clinical examinations.
Dr. Michael McIlwain
McIlwain Dentistry
Michael McIlwain, DMD is a pediatric dentist. He is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and as extensive training in sedation and general anesthesia procedures.
Dr. Casey Lynn
SmileLYNN Dentistry
Casey Lynn DMD, MS specialized in pediatric dentistry treatment for infants, kids, and special needs patients. He is excited to provide quality dental care for his patients.
Dr. Maggie Davis
Dr. Maggie Davis & Associates
Maggie Davis, DMD is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and a Diplomate in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, which is a prestigious qualifying status that is earned by fewer than three percent of all dentists.
Jean Mulloy Ph.D
Psychologist
Dr. Mulloy has been a licensed psychologist for over 20 years, providing therapy in many settings among diverse age groups.
Jovanna Nogues
Speech Pathologist
Tampa Bay Cleft and Craniofacial Center
Andrea Godwin
Speech Pathologist
Tampa Bay Cleft and Craniofacial Center
Michelle Faoro
Florida Craniofacial Institute
Michelle Faoro is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and a Registered Nurse. Her goal is to provide you with compassionate care to help you reach your individual breastfeeding goals.
Dr. Jonathan Forman
ENT and Allergy Associate of Florida
Jonathan Forman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. He is interested in both medical and surgical treatment of all aspects of ear, nose and throat disorders in both children and adults, as well as head and neck cancer and facial reconstructive surgery.
Dr. Pamela Baines
Florida E.N.T. & Allergy
Pamela Baines, MD is board certified and her interests lie in Pediatric ENT, allergy, nose and sinus surgery, thyroid surgery, and facial cosmetic surgery including skin cancers.
Dr. Kathleen Wasylik
Pediatric Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists
Kathleen Wasylik, MD specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of ears, nose and throat disorders of children and adolescents. Her areas of special interest include, cochlear implants, sinus, speech and airway reconstruction surgeries.
Dr. Nalin J. Patel
Tampa Ear, Nose and Throat Associates
Nalin J. Patel, MD is one of only a handful of multiple fellowship trained Board Certified Otolaryngologists in the United States. He specializes in Pediatric Otolaryngology, Laryngology, and Otolaryngic Allergy problems in children.