Our Practice
At Child Neurology Center of Orlando, P.A., we consider it both a great joy and responsibility to care for children. Most of us are parents ourselves, so we strive to be understanding and available to the families we are privileged to serve. We are honored that you have chosen us as your child's provider and are confident that you will be pleased with the quality of care and service that we can provide you and your family.
A vital part of our service to children begins with our outstanding staff who works hard to manage and maintain a professional, caring and supportive environment for our patients in a timely manner. Our providers are lifelong learners. Not only have they received advanced medical training in pediatric neurology, but they also continually pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest in child neurology health care.
Your child's health is as important to us as it is to you. We look forward to providing you with excellent medical care your child deserves.
Our Mission
Our practice is working together to build relationships between our staff and our patients by consistently providing our patients with compassion, excellence and value. To fulfill this mission, we are committed to:
- Improving the lives of the children we serve by providing quality care in a child-centered environment.
- Listening to our young patients and their families who we are privileged to serve.
- Guiding our patients along a path of optimal health and wellness.
- Continually pursuing excellence at all levels through continuing education.
Meet Our Team
Jasna Kojic, M.D.
Board Certified Pediatric Neurologist
Dr. Kojic is double board-certified in pediatric neurology and pediatrics. She completed her fellowship in pediatric neurology at University of Michigan Hospital and her pediatric residency at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in affiliation with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. During residency Dr. Kojic received The David Baker Award for an outstanding pediatric resident. She was also a research associate for neuromuscular disorders at University of Toronto, The Toronto Hospital, Canada.
Dr. Kojic has been practicing pediatric neurology in Central Florida since 2003 and established Child Neurology Center of Orlando in 2004. She is fluent in English and Serbian.
Carmen R. Fortuno, M.D.
Board Certified Pediatric Neurologist
Dr. Fortuno is a board-certified pediatric neurologist with fellowship training in fetal-neonatal neurology. Dr. Fortuno earned her medical degree with honors at Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine, in Puerto Rico. She completed her pediatric residency training at Universidad de Puerto Rico School of Medicine and her pediatric neurology residency at Boston Medical Center where she was Chief Resident. Dr. Fortuno also completed a fellowship in fetal and neonatal neurology at Boston Children’s Hospital. Before moving to Central Florida, she served as a pediatric and neonatal neurologist and as a neonatal intensive care physician at hospitals in North Carolina and Puerto Rico.
Dr. Fortuno has been practicing pediatric neurology in Central Florida since 2017 and joined Child Neurology Center of Orlando in April of 2022. She is fluent in English and Spanish.
Abdulhafeez (Hafeez) Khair, M.D.
Board Certified Pediatric Neurologist
Dr. Khair is a double trained, board-certified pediatric neurologist. He completed his pediatric neurology and neuroradiology research fellowship training at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, preceded by another round of pediatrics and neurology training overseas from Hamad Medical Corporation and Weil Cornell Medical College in Qatar. He also had additional fellowship training in fetal and neonatal neurology from Washington University in S.t Louis, as well as master’s degree with honors in medical and health professional education from Maastricht University in Netherlands. Additionally, Dr. Khair has a postgraduate pediatric diploma from the royal college of pediatrics and child health in United Kingdom.
Dr. Khair is an active member of various professional societies, including American Academy of Neurology, Child Neurology Society, European Pediatric Neurology Society, Newborn Brain Society, American Neurological Association, & International Child Neurology Association, among others. He has had multiple publications in reputable peer reviewed journals and several presentations in national and international scientific conferences. Dr. Khair joined Child Neurology Center of Orlando in October of 2022. He is fluent in English and Arabic.
Afton Rakestraw, APRN
Afton Rakestraw is a board-certified Family Practice Nurse Practitioner who joined the practice in June of 2013. She completed her BSN at University of Florida. Following graduation, she worked in a PPEC in Gainesville, FL, caring for children with complex medical needs including a variety of neurological disorders. After moving to Orlando, she worked at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children on the Orthopedic/Neurology Unit while completing her MSN at University of Central Florida.
Kellie Cordovano, APRN
Kellie Cordovano attended Florida State University for her bachelor's degree in nursing. She worked as a registered nurse in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit after graduation. During that time, she went back and obtained her master's degree in nursing at the University of Central Florida and became a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She worked in a pediatrician's office for many years prior to transitioning into Pediatric Neurology.
Larissa Moon, APRN
Larissa Moon is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who attended the University of Florida for her bachelor's degree in nursing and Doctorate of Nursing Practice. She worked as a registered nurse in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for several years prior to returning for the DNP program. She then transitioned into a Nursing Supervisor position in a pediatric urgent care. She worked in a pediatric ED and urgent care facilities as an APRN prior to transitioning into Pediatric Neurology.
Megan Tomsic, APRN
Megan Tomsic is a board-certified Family Practice Nurse Practitioner who attained her bachelor's degree in nursing from St. Louis University and her master's degree in nursing from South University. Prior to working at Child Neurology Center of Orlando, she worked as a nurse practitioner in primary care.
Nicholas Sabatino, EEG Tech
Tina Chouait, R. EEG Tech
