Heather Sammons Whitworth, MD
Primary CarePrimary Office
Nemours Children's Health, Winter Haven
Nemours Children's Health, Winter Haven
400 Avenue K SE
Suite 6
Winter Haven, FL 33880
Appointment:
(863) 299-4567
Get to Know Me
I grew up and was educated in Florida, and later my husband and I chose Winter Haven to raise our three children. Before that, I did my pediatric training with the U.S. Army, including four years as an army pediatrician at Fort Stewart, Ga. Music is a big part of my life. I play the piano, and my children all play musical instruments.Why I Treat Children
I became interested in medicine at an early age. My interest in primary care medicine began in medical school. I focused on pediatrics because it’s interesting to treat a variety of ages and illnesses. I particularly enjoy watching children grow from infants to school age — and developing relationships with their families.What I'm Passionate About
I’m passionate about being a good listener and a good clinician. I strive for clear communication and take the time to search for clues to a tricky diagnosis. I care about the whole child, including their growth and development, nutrition, education and extracurricular activities.How I Try to Make A Difference
Winter Haven is still a small town. I try to be an active participant in our community. My family is very involved in our church. I volunteer at school functions, train nursing students, participate in hospital committees and attend as many school plays and concerts as possible. When my children’s orchestral groups give concerts, I am in the audience. When soloists need an accompanist, I’m there at the piano. I want my patients to see me as a regular person, not just their doctor.Education & Training
Internship Residency
- Pediatrics - Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, 1993
Medical/Dental School
- MD - University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, 1990
Board Certifications
- American Board of Pediatrics/General Pediatrics
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Better Health FL Healthy Kids
- Aetna Better Health FL Medicaid
- Aetna FL
- AmeriHealth Caritas Florida (FKA Prestige Health Choice)
- AvMed
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield Florida Blue Select
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of FL Network Blue
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of FL PPO/Traditional
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida HMO/Health Options
- Cigna Healthcare
- Community Care Plan Healthy Kids
- Community Care Plan Medicaid
- Employers Health Network
- Evolutions Healthcare
- Florida Medicaid
- Humana Commercial
- HUMANA HEALTHY HORIZONS (FKA HUMANA MEDICAID)
- Molina Healthcare Medicaid
- MultiPlan PPO
- Private Healthcare Systems CHA (PHCS)
- Seminole Tribe of Florida
- Simply Healthcare Healthy Kids
- Simply Healthcare Medicaid
- Sunshine State Health Plan Medicaid
- Tricare/Humana Military Health Services
- United Healthcare Commercial Products
- United Healthcare Community Plan Medicaid
- English