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    Erin Lindblom Petti, APRN

    Neurology
    (407) 650-7715

    Primary Office

    Nemours Children's Health, Lakeland Nemours Children's Health, Lakeland 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd. Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, Suite A Lakeland, FL 33803
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    Appointment: (407) 650-7715

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    Get to Know Me

    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

    How I Try to 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/Primary Care
    • Pediatric Nursing Certification Board/Ped Prim Care Mental Hlth Spec

    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna Better Health FL Medicaid and Healthy Kids
    • Aetna HMO/POS/PPO/EPO
    • AmeriHealth Caritas Florida (FKA Prestige Health Choice)
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield HMO
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield Non HMO
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Florida Blue Select
    • Cigna & Great West HMO/POS Open Access
    • Cigna & Great West PPO/EPO
    • Community Care Plan Medicaid
    • Employers Health Network PPO
    • Evolutions Healthcare
    • First Health Aetna PPO/EPO
    • Florida Medicaid
    • Health First Health Plans
    • HealthSmart Health Plans PPO
    • HUMANA HEALTHY HORIZONS (FKA HUMANA MEDICAID)
    • 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
    • Volusia Health Network PPO/EPO

    • Epilepsy
    • Headaches
    • Myasthenia Gravis
    • Myotonic Dystrophy
    • Neuromuscular Disorders
    • 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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