Nemours Children's Health, Lakeland1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd.Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, Suite ALakeland, FL 3380328.0593298-81.9549898Primary
Erin Petti, APRN, CPNP, PMHS graduated from the University of Florida with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1999. She worked as an RN in the NICU while studying for her Master of Science in Nursing at the University of South Florida, where she graduated in 2002. She has worked in pediatric neurology since 2004, both in private practice as well as at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and currently at Nemours Children’s Health, Lakeland. Erin was nominated for Nemours Children’s Health APRN of the Year 2021. She is a board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner (CPNP) with additional certification as a pediatric mental health specialist (PMHS).
Why I Treat Children
I treat children because I love being able to come to work every day to see kids’ smiling faces, hear their funny stories and share their lives as they are growing up. Despite the challenges that pediatric neurology patients face, they are some of the bravest, smartest and most unique people I have ever met. It is a privilege to be a part of the lives of these children and their families.
What I'm Passionate About
I’m passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and families. Children with neurological conditions hold a special place in my heart. Many times, parents and families come to our practice seeking answers about the challenges their child faces. It is rewarding to help identify the source of these challenges and empower children and families with the tools to make positive changes in their day-to-day lives. It is my hope that I can impact patients’ lives so that every child can reach their full potential. My medical interests include: Epilepsy Headaches/Migraines Developmental delay Tourette Syndrome and Tics Treatment of neurobehavioral disorders such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, and OCD, which commonly co-exist with neurological conditions
Make A Difference
I try to make a difference in my patients’ lives by treating the whole patient. This means addressing not only the child’s medical needs, but the social and emotional aspects of their development as well.
Education & Training
Board Certifications
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
Insurance Accepted
Accountable Health Plans PPO
Aetna Better Health FL Medicaid and Healthy Kids
Aetna HMO/POS/PPO/EPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield Florida Blue Select
Blue Cross and Blue Shield HMO
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Non HMO
Cigna & Great West HMO/POS Open Access
Cigna & Great West PPO/EPO
Community Care Plan Medicaid
Corporate Medical Network Global International PPO FL
Employers Health Network PPO
Evolutions Healthcare
First Health Aetna PPO/EPO
Florida Medicaid
HUMANA HEALTHY HORIZONS (FKA HUMANA MEDICAID)
Health First Health Plans
Humana HMO/POS
Humana PPO/EPO
Molina Healthcare Medicaid
Multiplan PPO
Olympus Managed Healthcare PPO ORL
Seminole Tribe of Florida
Simply Healthcare Healthy Kids
Simply Healthcare Medicaid HMO
Star Healthcare Network
Sunshine SMI/CMS 19 & 21
Sunshine State Health Plan Medicaid
Three Rivers Provider Network
Tricare/Humana Military Health Services
United Healthcare Commercial Products
United Healthcare Community Plan Medicaid HMO
Vivida Health Medicaid FL
Volusia Health Network PPO/EPO
Epilepsy
Headaches
Myasthenia Gravis
Myotonic Dystrophy
Neuromuscular Disorders
Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated With Streptococcal Infections
Pediatric Movement Disorders
Seizures
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Tics and Tourette Syndrome
Research Activities
Erin has been active in research, including:
An author on research study "The Association Between Quality of Life and Clinical Characteristics of Youth with Headaches"
An author on (approved for publication): "Evaluation and Treatment of Depression in Children with Epilepsy"
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