Meet Dr. Erika Fernandez: Compassionate Pediatrician in South Florida<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Dr.](\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/childrens-medical-center-south-florida\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/121\/2025\/10\/090425Erika_Fernandez024_WEB.jpg\" "\\"090425Erika_Fernandez024_WEB\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Meet Dr. Erika Fernandez<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>Dr. Erika Fernandez is a board-certified general pediatrician at Children\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
Education & Training<\/b>
\nDr. Fernandez earned her Doctor of Medicine<\/b>\u00a0from Ross University School of Medicine<\/b>. She holds a Bachelor of Science with a double major in Biology and English<\/b>, plus a minor in Chemistry, from Florida State University<\/b>\u00a0in Tallahassee, FL.<\/p>\n
She completed her postdoctoral training at Memorial Healthcare System\u2019s Joe DiMaggio Children\u2019s Hospital<\/b>\u00a0in Hollywood, FL.<\/p>\n
Board Certification<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n\n- American Board of Pediatrics<\/b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Languages Spoken<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n\n- English<\/li>\n
- Spanish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Main office locations<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n\n- Hollywood and Taft<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A Bit About Dr. Fernandez<\/b>
\nDr. Fernandez is passionate about partnering with families to support their children\u2019s 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<\/b>, and is passionate about partnering with families to support children\u2019s long-term health and wellness.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>HOLLYWOOD<\/p><\/h2><\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>4651 Sheridan Street, Suite 270
\nHollywood, FL 33021<\/a><\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>(954) 989-6000<\/a><\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>(954) 967-8962<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul>
Monday \u2013 Friday: 8:00am \u2013 5:00pm
\nSaturday: 8:00am \u2013 1:00pm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
PEMBROKE PINES<\/p><\/h2><\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>12251 Taft Street, Suite 201,
\nPembroke Pines, FL 33026<\/a><\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>(954) 435-7000<\/a><\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>(954) 435-7185<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul>
Monday \u2013 Friday: 8:00am \u2013 5:00pm
\nSaturday: 8:00am \u2013 1:00pm
\nSunday: 9:00am \u2013 12:00pm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
CHAPEL TRAIL<\/p><\/h2><\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>20170 Pines Blvd. Suite 203
\nPembroke Pines, FL 33029<\/a><\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>(954) 378-1500<\/a><\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>(954) 378-1530<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul>
Monday \u2013 Friday: 8:00am \u2013 5:00pm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
Patient Feedback<\/h2><\/div>\nDoctors Van Putten, Samuels, Gonzalez and Budowsky are the absolute best! I have a 5-year-old daughter who is particular about seeing a female doctor and gets frequent ear infections. They are always able to accommodate, assess and treat her as well as twin two year olds who can be difficult to manage. All of the physicians are incredibly nice, have plenty of patience, never rush you nor make you feel like whatever is happening is abnormal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
Amy K<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div>\nMy little one has been going here since he was born, and they have always been amazing. I drive 40 minutes one way to this doctor because they always get us in (even on weekends and holidays) and provide great service. We\u2019ve seen four different doctors, and they are all so nice, have great bedside manner, and really listen to you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
Alyxandra W<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div>\nMy family has been part of this practice for 24 years. Thanks to Dr. Nancy Chiang and her staff for providing excellent care.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
Rocio Z<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div>\nWe\u2019ve been going to Children\u2019s Medical Center since 1997 when my son was born. Three children later, and we\u2019re still going. We had a great experience yesterday with Denise!! She was amazing, kind, friendly and professional. So much so that my 17-year-old daughter left there saying \u201cI may want to be a nurse practitioner.\u201d Thank you!!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
Kris M<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div>\nHave been going to the Doctors here since my son was born. Almost 5 years now. Love them. And the staff has always been extremely helpful as well. Whenever we need paperwork, referrals, orders for DME etc. they have always come through for us.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
The Vaz<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div>\nI have been coming to Children\u2019s medical center for 18 years and I am happy with their staff and doctors. Never a hassle to make a same day appt. Dr Budowsky is awesome!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
Bella R.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div>\nGreat place! My 10 week old daughter had an eye infection. We called them and got an immediate appointment. We walked in and were seen by a doctor within minutes. The doctor turned out to be the same Doctor who had been my wife\u2019s pediatrician when she was a child. This was our third visit to this location since our baby was born and the staff are always great. I highly recommend this practice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Meet Dr. Erika Fernandez<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>Dr. Erika Fernandez is a board-certified general pediatrician at Children\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
Education & Training<\/b>
\nDr. Fernandez earned her Doctor of Medicine<\/b>\u00a0from Ross University School of Medicine<\/b>. She holds a Bachelor of Science with a double major in Biology and English<\/b>, plus a minor in Chemistry, from Florida State University<\/b>\u00a0in Tallahassee, FL.<\/p>\n
She completed her postdoctoral training at Memorial Healthcare System\u2019s Joe DiMaggio Children\u2019s Hospital<\/b>\u00a0in Hollywood, FL.<\/p>\n
Board Certification<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n\n- American Board of Pediatrics<\/b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Languages Spoken<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n\n- English<\/li>\n
- Spanish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Main office locations<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n\n- Hollywood and Taft<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A Bit About Dr. Fernandez<\/b>
\nDr. Fernandez is passionate about partnering with families to support their children\u2019s 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<\/b>, and is passionate about partnering with families to support children\u2019s long-term health and wellness.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>HOLLYWOOD<\/p><\/h2><\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>4651 Sheridan Street, Suite 270
\nHollywood, FL 33021<\/a><\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>(954) 989-6000<\/a><\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>(954) 967-8962<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul>
Monday \u2013 Friday: 8:00am \u2013 5:00pm
\nSaturday: 8:00am \u2013 1:00pm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
PEMBROKE PINES<\/p><\/h2><\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>12251 Taft Street, Suite 201,
\nPembroke Pines, FL 33026<\/a><\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>(954) 435-7000<\/a><\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>(954) 435-7185<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul>
Monday \u2013 Friday: 8:00am \u2013 5:00pm
\nSaturday: 8:00am \u2013 1:00pm
\nSunday: 9:00am \u2013 12:00pm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
CHAPEL TRAIL<\/p><\/h2><\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>20170 Pines Blvd. Suite 203
\nPembroke Pines, FL 33029<\/a><\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>(954) 378-1500<\/a><\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>(954) 378-1530<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul>
Monday \u2013 Friday: 8:00am \u2013 5:00pm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
Patient Feedback<\/h2><\/div>\nDoctors Van Putten, Samuels, Gonzalez and Budowsky are the absolute best! I have a 5-year-old daughter who is particular about seeing a female doctor and gets frequent ear infections. They are always able to accommodate, assess and treat her as well as twin two year olds who can be difficult to manage. All of the physicians are incredibly nice, have plenty of patience, never rush you nor make you feel like whatever is happening is abnormal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
Amy K<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div>\nMy little one has been going here since he was born, and they have always been amazing. I drive 40 minutes one way to this doctor because they always get us in (even on weekends and holidays) and provide great service. We\u2019ve seen four different doctors, and they are all so nice, have great bedside manner, and really listen to you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
Alyxandra W<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div>\nMy family has been part of this practice for 24 years. Thanks to Dr. Nancy Chiang and her staff for providing excellent care.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
Rocio Z<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div>\nWe\u2019ve been going to Children\u2019s Medical Center since 1997 when my son was born. Three children later, and we\u2019re still going. We had a great experience yesterday with Denise!! She was amazing, kind, friendly and professional. So much so that my 17-year-old daughter left there saying \u201cI may want to be a nurse practitioner.\u201d Thank you!!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
Kris M<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div>\nHave been going to the Doctors here since my son was born. Almost 5 years now. Love them. And the staff has always been extremely helpful as well. Whenever we need paperwork, referrals, orders for DME etc. they have always come through for us.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
The Vaz<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div>\nI have been coming to Children\u2019s medical center for 18 years and I am happy with their staff and doctors. Never a hassle to make a same day appt. Dr Budowsky is awesome!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
Bella R.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div>\nGreat place! My 10 week old daughter had an eye infection. We called them and got an immediate appointment. We walked in and were seen by a doctor within minutes. The doctor turned out to be the same Doctor who had been my wife\u2019s pediatrician when she was a child. This was our third visit to this location since our baby was born and the staff are always great. I highly recommend this practice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
Dr. Erika Fernandez is a board-certified general pediatrician at Children\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
Education & Training<\/b>
\nDr. Fernandez earned her Doctor of Medicine<\/b>\u00a0from Ross University School of Medicine<\/b>. She holds a Bachelor of Science with a double major in Biology and English<\/b>, plus a minor in Chemistry, from Florida State University<\/b>\u00a0in Tallahassee, FL.<\/p>\n
She completed her postdoctoral training at Memorial Healthcare System\u2019s Joe DiMaggio Children\u2019s Hospital<\/b>\u00a0in Hollywood, FL.<\/p>\n
Board Certification<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n Languages Spoken<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n Main office locations<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n A Bit About Dr. Fernandez<\/b> 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.<\/p>\n<\/div> HOLLYWOOD<\/p><\/h2><\/div> Monday \u2013 Friday: 8:00am \u2013 5:00pm PEMBROKE PINES<\/p><\/h2><\/div> Monday \u2013 Friday: 8:00am \u2013 5:00pm CHAPEL TRAIL<\/p><\/h2><\/div> Monday \u2013 Friday: 8:00am \u2013 5:00pm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n Doctors Van Putten, Samuels, Gonzalez and Budowsky are the absolute best! I have a 5-year-old daughter who is particular about seeing a female doctor and gets frequent ear infections. They are always able to accommodate, assess and treat her as well as twin two year olds who can be difficult to manage. All of the physicians are incredibly nice, have plenty of patience, never rush you nor make you feel like whatever is happening is abnormal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote> My little one has been going here since he was born, and they have always been amazing. I drive 40 minutes one way to this doctor because they always get us in (even on weekends and holidays) and provide great service. We\u2019ve seen four different doctors, and they are all so nice, have great bedside manner, and really listen to you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote> My family has been part of this practice for 24 years. Thanks to Dr. Nancy Chiang and her staff for providing excellent care.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote> We\u2019ve been going to Children\u2019s Medical Center since 1997 when my son was born. Three children later, and we\u2019re still going. We had a great experience yesterday with Denise!! She was amazing, kind, friendly and professional. So much so that my 17-year-old daughter left there saying \u201cI may want to be a nurse practitioner.\u201d Thank you!!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote> Have been going to the Doctors here since my son was born. Almost 5 years now. Love them. And the staff has always been extremely helpful as well. Whenever we need paperwork, referrals, orders for DME etc. they have always come through for us.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote> I have been coming to Children\u2019s medical center for 18 years and I am happy with their staff and doctors. Never a hassle to make a same day appt. Dr Budowsky is awesome!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote> Great place! My 10 week old daughter had an eye infection. We called them and got an immediate appointment. We walked in and were seen by a doctor within minutes. The doctor turned out to be the same Doctor who had been my wife\u2019s pediatrician when she was a child. This was our third visit to this location since our baby was born and the staff are always great. I highly recommend this practice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
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\nDr. Fernandez is passionate about partnering with families to support their children\u2019s 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<\/b>, and is passionate about partnering with families to support children\u2019s long-term health and wellness.<\/p>\n
\nHollywood, FL 33021<\/a><\/div><\/li>
\nSaturday: 8:00am \u2013 1:00pm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\nPembroke Pines, FL 33026<\/a><\/div><\/li>
\nSaturday: 8:00am \u2013 1:00pm
\nSunday: 9:00am \u2013 12:00pm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\nPembroke Pines, FL 33029<\/a><\/div><\/li>Patient Feedback<\/h2><\/div>
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