Michael brings more than 15 years of healthcare leadership expertise to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs. He has held various leadership positions throughout his career in areas including acute care, inpatient and outpatient physical medicine, as well as home health and hospice. Michael holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, a master's degree in business administration through Aspen University and a doctorate degree from the University of St. Augustine Health Science Center. He also holds certifications in bioethics from Harvard University, strategic negotiation from the University of Michigan, green belt in Lean Six Sigma from the Global Institute and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Dr. Fuentes has worked at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs since its opening in 2014. He earned his medical degree at Universidad Central del Caribe in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, and completed his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Case Western Reserve University and MetroHealth Rehabilitation Institute of Ohio, in Cleveland. He is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and serves as an assistant professor at the University of Central Florida. Dr. Fuentes provides comprehensive rehabilitative care for stroke, movement disorders, and neuromuscular pathologies, among other medical conditions. He has privileges at other hospitals in the community where he enjoys sharing the field of rehabilitation.

Dr. Fuentes is an independent private practice physician.

Sarah has been with Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs since its opening in 2014. She joined Encompass Health as the lead physical therapist and has also previously served as hospital educator and infection preventionist. Sarah holds her Bachelor of Health Science and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Florida. Sarah was born and raised in Central Florida and enjoys being able to serve the community through her experience in rehabilitation.

Ashley is the director of health information management services and the hospital HIPAA officer at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs. She has more than 10 years of experience in the health information management field including OB/GYN and acute inpatient rehabilitation settings. She joined Encompass Health in 2010 after having worked at Encompass Health Treasure Coast Rehabilitation Hospital in Vero Beach, Fla. and at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital at Martin Health in Stuart, Fla. Ashley is a graduate of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University with a Bachelor of Science in health information management and a graduate of Louisiana State University Shreveport with a master’s degree in health administration. She is an active member of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and is a certified Registered Health Information Management Administrator (RHIA). Her volunteer activities include being a Seminole State College School of Health Information Technology Advisory Committee member and a Remington College Health Information Management/Health Information Technology Program Advisory Committee member.

Matthew is the director of pharmacy for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs. He has been with Encompass Health since 2006 and has more than 20 years of experience in the hospital pharmacy setting; including inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care and small community hospitals in Orlando, Gainesville, and southwest Florida. His professional interests and specialties include the areas of infectious disease, anticoagulation and nutrition. Matt earned his doctorate of pharmacy degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Fla. He is a member of FSHP (Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists). Matt's goal is to provide comprehensive, quality care to the patients he serves.

William joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs, in late March 2020. He has a bachelor’s degree in Health Science Education from the University of Florida and master degrees in Public Administration and in Occupational Therapy from Florida International University. He has 12 years of experience in Occupational Therapy which includes 10 years of management experience. Prior to joining Encompass Health, William worked in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital and skilled nursing facilities in South Carolina where during his last 4 years there he was a Director of Rehab who consistently lead his team near the top of his region in patient outcomes. William, also has prior training in Neuro-IFRAH.

Sam is the controller for Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs. He has more than 20 years of experience in financial and business operations within the healthcare industry, most recently for the nation’s leader in retail healthcare services. Prior to that, he worked as a controller for Encompass Health Western Hills Rehabilitation Hospital in Parkersburg, W.Va.

Donna has been in the healthcare industry for 17 years. After graduating with her associate’s degree from Eastern Florida State College, Donna received her bachelor's degree in nursing from AdventHealth University. She has also received a master’s degree in business administration from Western Governors University with a focus on healthcare administration. Additionally, Donna is certified in medical-surgical nursing. Prior to joining Encompass Health, Donna has experience with both acute care and outpatient settings, most recently as a director in an inpatient setting caring for stroke patients and their families.

David has been the business development director at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs since 2017. He joined the team holding more than 15 years of marketing experience, with the last 10 years being in the medical industry. David prides himself on helping the team educate the community about the level of care and personal touch provided for patients at Encompass Health of Altamonte Springs.

Tom Schoenle, director of plant operations, joined Encompass Health in April of 2013, opening the new Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital at Martin Health in Stuart, Fla. He transferred in May 2014 to Altamonte Springs to open this hospital. Tom has more than 24 years’ experience in plant operations in an acute care hospital as well as seven years experience working in a geriatric psychological hospital in New York. Tom graduated from Erie Community College in Buffalo N.Y. with an Associate of Science in building management and maintenance. Tom is a member of the American Society of Healthcare Engineers as well as a member of the Florida Healthcare Engineering Association.

Kelly has been a registered nurse for more than 35 years and is a certified case manager. She has specialized in case management for the last 25 years. She has worked in many care settings and brings her multi-faceted experience to Encompass Health Altamonte Springs. Kelly earned her associate’s degree in nursing from Hudson Valley State College in upstate New York and her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Western Governors University.