Amanda Caceres
Certified Genetic Counselor
Phone:
407-303-2468
Email:
amanda.caceres@adventhealth.com
Address:
2501 N. Orlando Ave
Suite210
Orlando, Fl 32803
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Hello!
My Name is Amanda and I am a genetic counselor.
I completed a dual masters of medical sciences in genetics and genetic counseling at Emory University School of Medicine in 2016. During my graduate education, I completed multiple genetics specialty rotations in prenatal, preconception, cancer, cardiology, neurology and hematology, as well as an internship in a Lysosomal Storage Disorder clinic. I gained my ABGC board certification in 2017. I have four years of oncology genetics experience and am currently seeing patients for hereditary cancer indications. I have assisted with multiple projects including education of physicians through presentations. I created and coded documentation templates in Progeny and Word, as well as query of patient information databases for quality metrics. I also assisted in creating organizational workflows utilizing technology to improve efficiency and quality of care.
EXPERIENCE
2020-Present
Manager Genetic Counselor
Oncology Genetics
ADVENTHEALTH
Counsel patients at high-risk for cancer predisposition syndromes.
Manage genetic counseling team.
2019- 2020
Certified Genetic Counselor
Prenatal and Oncology Genetics
WOMEN'S CARE FLORIDA
Counseled patients at high-risk for cancer predisposition syndromes. Also counseled individuals about conditions that can affect pregnancy risks and outcomes. Created and coded multiple prenatal and oncology documentation templates to increase efficiency.
2016-2019
Certified Genetic Counselor
Oncology Genetics
MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE
Counseled many patients at high-risk for cancer predisposition syndromes including multiple individuals with rare syndromes such as Von Hippel Lindau and Cowden syndrome. Co-created project "Gene of the Month", an educational initiative aimed at educating physicians about common genetic conditions.
2014-2016
Genetic Counseling Internship
EMORY LYSOSOMAL STORAGE DISORDER CLINIC
Planned and orchestrated qualitative in-depth interviews. Investigated themes amongst interviews and developed new theory. Counseled patients in a large multidisciplinary clinic.
2014-2016
Clinical Genetic Counseling Internships
MULTIPLE INTERNSHIPS DURING MASTERS PROGRAM
Emory Congenital Heart Center
Northside Hospital
Integrated Genetics
Moffitt Cancer Center
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta Perinatal Consultants
Emory Genetics Clinic
EDUCATION
2014-2016
Master's of Medical Sciences in Genetics and Genetic Counseling
EMORY UNIVERSITY
Creator of official blog of the Emory Genetic Counseling Training Program.
Officer in Genetic Counseling Student Association.
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Graduated with Honors
2009-2013
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Minor in Sociology
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA​
Honors thesis project included the creation of a guidebook about Caregiving Youth for education professionals to develop a support system in high schools for caregiving youth.
2005-2009
Scholars Diploma with Highest Honors
COVENANT CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL
National Honor's Society 2005-2009. Headmaster's Honor Roll 2005-2009.
CURRENT POSITION
I currently am working as a genetic counselor at AdventHealth seeing patients for hereditary cancer predispositions.
For scheduling, call 407-303-5955. Referrals from providers can be sent via fax to 407-303-5903.
SKILLS
Oncology Genetics- 4 years
Prenatal and Preconception Genetics- 1 year
Spanish- Intermediate Medical Proficiency
HTML & CSS Coding- Ongoing Learning
Creating and Coding Documentation
Educating Physicians through Presentations
EXPERTISE
ONCOLOGY GENETICS
I have a passion for oncology genetics. I enjoy researching the latest candidate genes and their associations. I closely follow publications and attend conferences to keep updated on the latest research and trends in cancer treatment and prevention.
TECHNOLOGY
I am devoted to the utilization of technology to improve the quality of care I can provide my patients as well as increasing the quantity of patients I can see. I have embraced and spearheaded policies to increase efficiency without sacrificing quality of care. I am currently learning how to code HTML and have utilized coding for documentation.
EDUCATING PHYSICIANS
I am dedicated to educating local and international physicians about best testing and management strategies to help their patients. Genetic counselors can only see so many patients. It is essential that we continually educate physicians so we can have a greater impact on a greater number of patients.