Denise Punger MD FAAFP IBCLC
Curriculum Vitae
MOST RECENT POSITION:
Coquelet & Punger Family Medicine P.A., Ft.  Pierce, Florida -- July 2004 to present, Comprehensive office-based Family Medicine with an emphasis on educating the public about the benefits of breastfeeding and including (but not limited to) the medical management of special situations involving the breastfeeding dyad.
Past Positions:
Martin Memorial Medi-Center at Hobe Sound, Hobe Sound, Florida, August -1995 September 2002 (outpatient primary and urgent care, babies to seniors, workmens compensation, multicultural).
EDUCATION:
Residency Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia, May 1,1993-April 30,1995
Internship Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia, May 1,1992-April 30,1993
Medical Education Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia, School of medicine, Class of 1992, M. D.
College University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, B.S., Biology, 1987.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:
Florida (1995), Georgia(1993).
AWARDS:
Fellow of American Academy of Family Physicians (1999).
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (10/2000).
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
American Academy of Family Physicians(since 8/1992)
Florida Academy of Family Physicians(since 8/1995)
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (since 3/2000)
Medical Associate of La LecheLeague International (since 3/2000)
International Lactation Consultant Association (since 1/2001)
Florida Lactation Consultant Association (2/2001)
Childbirth And Postpartum Association (CAPPA)-- (8/2002-to present)
International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN)--(8/2004-present)
Florida Parent Education Association (FPEA)--(2004--present)
PREVIOUS MEDICAL EXPERIENCE:
Sardis Medical Associates, Sardis, Georgia, May and June, 1995
Georgia Regional State Hospital, Augusta Georgia, December 1993-June 1995
Emergency Room Moonlighting during Residency
National Emergency Services:
Jefferson Hospital, Louiseville, Georgia,, October 1994- January 1995
Jeff Davis Hospital, Hazelhurst, Georgia, April- June 1995
Costal Emergency Services:
Putney general hospital, Eaton, Geoorgia, October- November 1994
Spectrum Emergency Services:
Jasper Memorial Hospital, Washington, Georgia, March - April 1995
Advanced Medical Services:
Minnie Boswell Hospital, Greensboro, Georgia, May- July 1994
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
Mother to Mother, Publication of Gentle Spirit Doulas, inc., Contributer and Medical Editor
Treasure Coast Breastfeeding Task Force ( Executive Board since 6/1999), Chairman (2001-2002)
Women's Center of Martin County, Board of Directors (June 2001-September 2002)
Martin County La Leche League (since 8/1998)
Martin Memorial Baby Friendly Committee(2003)
Toastmasters (Fall 2003-2004)
PUBLICATION:
Articles--
Reflections of My Obstetrical Training
Midwifery Today, Spring 2003
Mother to Mother, Fall 2002
A Physicians Personal Experience with a Doula
Mother to Mother, Fall 2002
Midwifery Today's Birthkit, Fall 2003
Attachment Parenting International, Annual Baby Issue, Winter 2005
Parenting from the Heart, API of Peoria, Feb 2007.
La leche League International Medcical Associates Program Newsletter, Summer 2007
Member's Corner (Breastfeeeding Sucesss Story, Hyperthyroidism).
It's Toes
Midwifery Today's, Birth Kit, Spring 2004
Mother to Mother, April 2004
The Awesome and Powerful Sensation of Crowning
Midwifery Today's, Birthkit, Winter 2004
Fun Ways for Dad to Bond with their Babies
Mother to Mother, Winter 2004
Lactation Currents, July 2004
Importance of Continuous Doula Labor Support During Labor
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American Family Physician, August 2004
Breastfeeding Success Stories
Mother to Mother, Fall 2004
Screening Tests: Not Worth Triple the Trouble
Midwifery Today, Spring 2004
My First Year of Homeschooling
FPEA Almanac (Florida Parent Educators Associations), Spring 2004
Freeing the Infant Tongue: Frenotomy and Breastfeeding
Midwifery Today's, Birthkit, Autumn, 2005
Sling Musings
Mother to Mother, July 2005
Colton's Story
Lactation Currents, Spring 2006
Work and Breastfeeding
Mother to Mother, April 2006
Reviews--
Review of the Examination of the Newborn-CDROM, 9/2001, Journal of Human Lactation
Review of the Breastfeeding Grand Rounds, New York, State University, 5/2000, Journal of Human Lactation
Review of the THE HAPPIEST BABY ON THE BLOCK, 9/2003, Journal of Human Lactation
Review of Breastfeeding:Your Priceless Gift to Your Baby and Yourself. Nov 2005, Lactation Currents
Quoted--
Quote of the Week, Midwifery Today E-News, Issue 5:24
Quote of the Week, Midwifery Today E-News, Issue 6:25
Question of the Week Responses, Midwifery Today, E-News, Issue 6:16
Quote of the Week, Midwifery Today E-News, Issue 6:23
Quote of the Week, Midwifery Today E-News, Issue 8:9
Breech Babies-- How to Birth then Vaginally in America
EMPLOYMENT:
Gwinnett Hospital System, August 1982- August 1988, The first year I was a
Unit Secretary and Nurses Assistant in the Newborn Nursery at Joan
Glancy Hospital. This high school job was very inspirational to pursue medical school and study preventative medicine.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Workmans Compensation Certificate Course (1995), BLS (2000), ACLS (2000)
Mother of three breastfed boys. Adhere to the code of ethics set by The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners including those provisions of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes which pertain to health care workers. Support the Mother-friendly Initiative.
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