Dr. Erika Fernandez

Dr. Erika Fernandez is a board-certified general pediatrician at Children’s Medical Center, dedicated to providing thoughtful, comprehensive care to children and their families. A Miami native, she combines her strong academic background with a warm, approachable style that puts families at ease.

Education & Training
Dr. Fernandez earned her Doctor of Medicine from Ross University School of Medicine. She holds a Bachelor of Science with a double major in Biology and English, plus a minor in Chemistry, from Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL.

She completed her postdoctoral training at Memorial Healthcare System’s Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood, FL.

Board Certification

• American Board of Pediatrics

Languages Spoken

• English
• Spanish

Main office locations

• Hollywood and Taft

A Bit About Dr. Fernandez
Dr. Fernandez is passionate about partnering with families to support their children’s health at every stage. She speaks both English and conversational Spanish, she enjoys connecting with a diverse community and making every patient feel heard and cared for. Dr. Fernandez has a special interest in preventive medicine, functional medicine, and the gut microbiome, and is passionate about partnering with families to support children’s long-term health and wellness.

Outside of medicine, she enjoys cooking, experimenting with new recipes, and staying active through fitness. Fun fact: she shares her love of pediatrics with her identical twin sister, who is also a pediatric practitioner.