John V. Parker, MD, FACOG
John V. Parker, MD, specializes in obstetrics and gynecology at Advanced Women’s Health Specialists, serving the communities of Lake Mary, Altamonte Springs, and Deltona, Florida.
Dr. Parker received his medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health in Columbus, Ohio. He then completed his internship and residency at the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies in Orlando, Florida.
To continue his research and remain on the cutting-edge of his craft, Dr. Parker is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a member of the American Medical Association. He currently serves as chairman of the Department of Obstetricians and Gynecologists at Orlando Health’s South Seminole Hospital in Longwood, Florida. In addition, Dr. Parker has privileges at Orlando Health’s South Seminole Hospital and Florida Hospital.
Dr. Parker provides a complete spectrum of gynecology and obstetric services for women and enjoys helping women with their health needs.
Edmund C. Boulting, MD, FACOG
Edmund Boulting, MD, is an integral part of Advanced Women’s Health Specialists in Lake Mary, Altamonte Springs, and Deltona, Florida. He’s highly sought after for his expertise in obstetrics and gynecology.
Dr. Boulting graduated from the University of Miami in Miami, Florida, and is a diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He has privileges at Florida Hospital Altamonte and Orlando Health’s South Seminole Hospital, both in Florida.
Dr. Boulting specializes in performing robotic-assisted surgery on patients, which is a precise, minimally invasive procedure. He enjoys staying on the cutting-edge of his industry with constant research and learning.
He’s passionate about offering his patients the most advanced treatments and giving them the best care possible. He enjoys helping women understand their health needs and creating personalized treatment plans for them.
Dr. Boulting received a Patients’ Choice Award the past several years and always enjoys welcoming patients to the practice.
Maria Alejandra Diaz, MD, FACOG
Maria Alejandra Diaz, MD, is an experienced OB/GYN with the team at Advanced Women’s Health Specialists, located in Altamonte, Deltona, and Lake Mary, Florida. She joins the practice with a passionate commitment to patient care, substantial experience practicing OB/GYN, and excellent training. Her impressive credentials and work ethic will enhance the care of patients with a wide range of health care needs, from routine health screenings to the most complex cases of minimally invasive robotic surgery and high-risk pregnancies.
Dr. Diaz completed her training at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies, an institution nationally recognized for its specialty services related to women’s health and outstanding educational programs. After residency, Dr. Diaz had a successful practice in the Clermont, Florida, area before deciding to relocate to Seminole County to be closer to family.
Dr. Diaz was born in Bogota, Colombia, and moved with her family to Naples, Florida, when she was 11 years old. Her love for science and her aspiration to serve ultimately led her to seek a career in medicine. Her deep interest in and concern for issues related to women’s health made the field of obstetrics and gynecology a natural fit.
Though OB/GYN is a time-intensive specialty, Dr. Diaz does enjoy spending the free time she has with family, traveling, and working on personal fitness.
Jose Mercado, MD
Jose Mercado, MD, is an obstetrician and gynecologist at Advanced Women’s Health Specialists in the communities of Lake Mary and Altamonte Springs, Florida.
Dr. Mercado received his medical degree from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. He then moved west to complete residency training at Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California. This journey has afforded Dr. Mercado the opportunity to train at cutting-edge institutions across the country, learning in a variety of settings and from various experts in the field. He is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and holds certification in Laparoscopic Surgery. He is fluent in English and Spanish.
Dr. Mercado now returns home to central Florida, having grown up locally attending University High School and the University of Florida. He is excited to give back to the community that raised him and honored to be a part of a practice committed to excellence.
Dr. Mercado has a special interest in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, having won multiple awards within the discipline during his residency training. Additionally, he enjoys the breadth of women’s health from routine health maintenance to high-risk obstetric care. He believes strongly in shared medical decision-making, patient education, and evidence-based practice.
When he is not working, Dr. Mercado enjoys spending time with his wife and their puppy, world travel, and athletics.