Areas of Interest

  • Acid Reflux
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Colon Cancer Prevention and Screening
  • General Gastroenterology
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Liver Conditions & Diseases
  • Nutrition
  • Pancreatic Disorders & Diseases
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Additional Languages

  • Spanish

Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Arlen is a thoughtful physician assistant dedicated to improving her patient’s quality of life through early detection, lifestyle guidance and evidence-based treatment. In addition to general gastroenterology, her clinical interests include colon cancer prevention and screening, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), acid reflux, Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), liver conditions and diseases, pancreatic disorders, ulcerative colitis, and nutrition. 

Before joining Gastroenterology of Greater Orlando, Arlen served as a medical scribe for Dr. Mirel Sanchez and as a certified pharmacy technician.  

She provides care at the Orange City clinic. 

NovaSoutheastern University, Davie, Fla.
Masters of Science, Health Science, 2025 

Miami Dade College, Miami, Fla.
Bachelor of Applied Science, Physician Assistant Studies, 2025 

Florida International University, Miami, Fla.
Bachelor of Science, Biology, 2019
Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry, 2019 

In her free time, Arlen enjoys gardening, baking, reading, shopping, and going to the gym. 

I chose gastroenterology because it blends problem-solving, continuity of care, and meaningful patient interactions in a way that truly inspired me. GI patients often come in feeling uncomfortable, vulnerable, or unsure about what’s happening with their bodies, and I love being part of the process that brings clarity, relief, and improvement. The specialty also offers a wide range of conditions that require both thoughtful clinical reasoning and communication. I enjoy the balance of diagnostics, procedures, and patient education, and I appreciate how much we can improve someone’s quality of life through early detection, lifestyle guidance, and evidence-based treatment.