Meet the Staff at Winter Park Family Physicians
Our friendly, highly trained team is the heart of Winter Park Family Physicians. From the moment you call our office to your follow-up visit, our staff is committed to making your experience comfortable, efficient, and focused on your health goals in Winter Park, FL .
The Professionals Behind Your Care
Dr. Ahmad B. Amawi - MD
Ahmad Amawi MD is a board certified and licensed family physician who trained locally at Halifax Health in Daytona Beach, Florida. Growing up in the community, he has worked closely on a personal and professional level with many local physicians from all medical specialties for over 16 years. His expertise is extensive and has included practicing in the field of primary care medicine, emergency medicine, inpatient hospital medicine as well as caring for the elderly community at local nursing homes and retirement community centers.
Dr. Robert A. Schamberger - DO
He graduated in 1983 from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr Schamberger had a solo Family Medicine practice in Oviedo, FL for 30 year, mentoring students and graduate physicians during his entire medical career. He is an Adjunct Professor at LECOM and past Chairman of the Department of Family Medicine at Adventhealth East Orlando.
Since 2017, has practiced Family Medicine at Winter Park Family Physicians in Winter Park, Florida.
Basant Samaan, MSN, FNP-C
Basant Samaan, MSN, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based primary care for patients of all ages. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from South University and is certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Herzing University.
Before becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner, Basant earned her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt, and practiced medicine for over 10 years, gaining extensive experience in comprehensive patient care. She also spent four years with UnitedHealthcare/WellMed as a Clinical Quality Analyst, Chart Auditor, and Physician Educator, helping primary care providers improve documentation, quality measures, and evidence-based care.
Basant is passionate about building lasting relationships with her patients and believes in treating the whole person through preventive care, patient education, and collaborative decision-making. She strives to create a welcoming environment where every patient feels heard, respected, and empowered to achieve their best health.
Hope Ali, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, FMCP- M
Hope Ali is an ANCC board-certified Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. She completed her academic training at George Washington University and Florida A&M University and provides comprehensive primary care for adolescents and adults ages 13 and older.
Hope’s approach blends evidence-based conventional medicine with functional medicine to provide thoughtful, individualized, whole-person care. She focuses not only on the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions, but also on identifying the underlying metabolic, hormonal, lifestyle, and environmental factors that may be influencing a patient’s health.
Her clinical interests include comprehensive primary care, hormone optimization, metabolic health, medically guided weight management and weight loss, cardiometabolic risk reduction, chronic disease prevention and management, healthy aging, and longevity medicine. She works collaboratively with patients to develop personalized treatment strategies that may incorporate appropriate diagnostic testing, lifestyle medicine, medication management, and targeted therapeutic interventions.
Hope believes exceptional healthcare begins with listening. She is committed to creating a clinical experience in which patients feel genuinely heard, understood, and actively involved in their care. Her goal is to help each patient gain a deeper understanding of their health, address the root factors contributing to symptoms and disease, and build a sustainable path toward greater vitality, resilience, and long-term well-being.
Kathleen Blaney, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Kathleen Blaney has cared for patients and families across Central Florida for many years as a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner.
Her background pairs primary care with infectious disease — an uncommon combination that means patients can manage routine health needs and more complex, ongoing conditions in one place, with one provider who knows their history. She has practiced across outpatient clinics, inpatient hospital settings, and private in-home care, and she brings that range to every visit.
Kathleen treats patients of all ages for diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, thyroid disorders, annual physicals, preventive screenings, women’s health, and HIV care and prevention. She takes time to explain what’s happening and why, builds care plans people can actually follow, and stays with patients over the long term rather than treating one visit at a time.
She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix, completed post-graduate advanced practice training at the University of Central Florida, and earned her Family Nurse Practitioner post-graduate certificate through Frontier Nursing University. She is board-certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board. She has also held administrative and leadership roles.
Kathleen sees patients at Winter Park Family Physicians in Winter Park, Florida, and is accepting new patients.
A Team Dedicated to Personalized Medicine
Every member of our staff plays a role in your health, from scheduling and insurance support to clinical care. Our physicians and clinical team provide primary care, preventive screenings, and urgent care, while also offering advanced services such as functional medicine, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, and medical weight loss.
Ongoing Training in Modern Treatments
Our team stays current with advances in integrative and anti-aging medicine, regenerative treatments like PRP therapy, and technologies such as EMSCULPT NEO and EMSELLA, so patients have access to proven, modern options.
Here to Support You
Have a question about insurance, patient forms, or payment plans? Our front office team is always happy to help. Learn more about our practice on our About page.
Meet the Staff FAQs
Who will I see at my appointment?
You will be cared for by our experienced physicians and clinical staff, who work together to coordinate your treatment.
Can I choose which provider I see?
Yes. Let our front office know your preference when scheduling and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Is your staff trained in aesthetic and wellness treatments?
Yes. Our team is trained in the wellness, regenerative, and aesthetic treatments we offer, including EMSCULPT NEO and PRP-based therapies.
Can your staff help with insurance questions?
Yes. Our front office team can verify your coverage and answer billing questions.
Will the same team handle my follow-up care?
Yes. Continuity of care is important to us, and the same team follows your progress over time.
How do I contact the staff with a question?
Call our office at (407) 647-2550 during business hours and a team member will assist you.
Schedule With Our Caring Team
Our team looks forward to meeting you. Call (407) 647-2550 or request an appointment online with Winter Park Family Physicians.