meet our team
Lori Arbeitman, MD, FAAP
Board-Certified Pediatrician
Languages spoken:
English
Q&A with Dr. Arbeitman
What is your favorite animated movie or cartoon?
Shrek
What is your favorite children's book and why?
“The Way I Feel” by Jansen Cain. I believe that teaching young children to identify their emotions helps to promote increased emotional intelligence. In my view, this competency can help kids to achieve happiness and life satisfaction.
What was your favorite childhood toy?
The little people
Who is your greatest inspiration and why?
Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell (1821-1910) was the first female physician. She and her sister started the New York Infirmary for Indigent Women and Children, now called New York-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital.
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
Running, pilates, yoga, crosswords.
What inspired you to work in pediatrics?
Working with children has always been a passion of mine from babysitting as an adolescent to volunteering with underprivileged youth in Israel and Boston as an adult. Children are the future. I hope to empower and support parents by building communication with their children and providing evidence-based care.
University of Miami, Miami, FL
Medical School:
Bachelor of Arts in Molecular Genetics, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Residency:
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Kenyetta is amazing.
Great experience. The lab technician Kenyetta is amazing. She is friendly, caring and so gentle when doing blood work. Thank you for a great visit. We saw a new doctor, her name is Dr Leidi Pedraza Gonzalez and she was thorough and nice.
Sandra B.
Office is clean, efficient, and professional.
Office is clean, efficient, and professional. Dr. Harnisth is always listening, taking her time, and she is very knowledgeable. Excellent doctor.
Helena S.
Excellent service.
(Translated by Google) Excellent service, all the staff are very friendly and the doctor is excellent. (Original) Excelente servicio, todo el personal es muy amable y la Doctora excelente
Carlos C.
Love them real bad.
Been coming with the office for 4years . Love them real bad
Suesue T.
Great first experience.
Great first experience
Amy A.
Service was super fast !
Service was super fast ! Every one was kind
Lakeisha T.
la doctora ha sido especial y dedicada.
(Translated by Google) Excellent care for my daughter, the doctor has been special and dedicated, answering our questions and explaining our concerns one by one! (Original) Excelente la atención hacia mi hija , la doctora ha sido especial y dedicada respondiendo nuestras preguntas y explicando uno a uno de nuestras inquietudes!
leonardo amaya b.
The Front desk staff at this office is excellent.
The Front desk staff at this office is excellent. Most of the doctors at Pediatric Associates are also excellent. The only disadvantage, is you really don’t get to see the same doctor every time you go in unless it’s a well visit. But the advantage, is extended hours and weekend hours. Overall, I highly recommend and really appreciate the front desk staff as they are phenomenal.
Sanford G.
fantastic with children.
Dr. Maria Harnisth is the best. She's fantastic with children and very knowledgeable. Great caring doctor that always takes the time to listen to what is going on with my children.
Smith A S.
kind demeanor.
Dr Arbeitman was our pediatrician for a couple of years and she's been consistently super helpful, friendly, and professional with our 2 kids. My daughter has a really bad fear of needles and I'm so grateful for this Dr kind demeanor and how she was able to talk to her and convince her to get her labs drawn. Always a great experience! Kids love her.
Katia M.
Veronica Cadiz APRN was absolutely the best!
Everyone was nice from the beginning to the end of the appointment. Veronica Cadiz APRN was absolutely the best!
Barbara Chery Bryan (.
I loved it.
(Translated by Google) I loved it 🥰 (Original) Amei 🥰
Lilian P.
Dr. Arbeitman also made sure our little one was comfortable during the check-up.
We had such a positive experience with Dr. Lori Arbeitman, MD at heron bay location during our baby's wellness check. Dr. Arbeitman was incredibly patient, thorough, and kind throughout the entire visit. She took the time to walk us through our baby’s development milestones and answered all of our concerns with warmth and professionalism. What stood out most was how clearly and compassionately Dr. Arbeitman explained his growth chart and the vaccines our baby would receive—discussing both the potential side effects and the risks and benefits. It made us feel informed, confident, and reassured in our decisions. Dr. Arbeitman also made sure our little one was comfortable during the check-up, and her gentle manner really helped ease my nerves. She asked about sleep and made a joke about sleeping throughout the night with a toddler and infant that I felt warmth from her and felt understood as a mom. We’re so grateful for the care and attention we received. Thank you, Dr. Lori Arbeitman for being such a wonderful part of our baby’s journey!
Jenyfeer B.
Love doctor Natalie.
Love doctor Natalie. She listens to us very patiently and she is never in a rush.
Yukari O.
Truly enjoyed seeing Dr. Harnisth!
We were seen quickly without the long wait! Truly enjoyed seeing Dr. Harnisth! She was thorough and helpful.
Gilbert P.
Excelente atencion.
(Translated by Google) Excellent service (Original) Excelente atencion
cindy B.
Amazing! Absolutely excellent customer relation.
Amazing! Absolutely excellent customer relation. Cassandra is exceptional!!! And the young ladies by the popsicle on the counter; I wish Cassandra was around since our first born but I am thankful for now! Thank you for a wonderful and expeditious visit. Stay amazing!!! Oh and let me not forget the kind young man at the front!!! Very kind and knowledgeable! Just all around excellent experience! Sincerely, The Bosco Family!
Christy B.
Facility was clean and inviting.
They went above and beyond to get me an appointment slot because I was in a time crunch for a procedure. Facility was clean and inviting and Friendly staff. I would definitely recommend this facility.
SuperKitty1976
Wonderful Dr. Baratz, very attentive.
Wonderful Dr. Baratz, very attentive.
Suh U.
Good doctor.
Good doctor, patient and nice, make my kids comfortable.
Lisa L.
Kenyetta is amazing.
Great experience. The lab technician Kenyetta is amazing. She is friendly, caring and so gentle when doing blood work. Thank you for a great visit. We saw a new doctor, her name is Dr Leidi Pedraza Gonzalez and she was thorough and nice.
Sandra B.
Office is clean, efficient, and professional.
Office is clean, efficient, and professional. Dr. Harnisth is always listening, taking her time, and she is very knowledgeable. Excellent doctor.
Helena S.
Excellent service.
(Translated by Google) Excellent service, all the staff are very friendly and the doctor is excellent. (Original) Excelente servicio, todo el personal es muy amable y la Doctora excelente
Carlos C.
Love them real bad.
Been coming with the office for 4years . Love them real bad
Suesue T.
Great first experience.
Great first experience
Amy A.
Service was super fast !
Service was super fast ! Every one was kind
Lakeisha T.
la doctora ha sido especial y dedicada.
(Translated by Google) Excellent care for my daughter, the doctor has been special and dedicated, answering our questions and explaining our concerns one by one! (Original) Excelente la atención hacia mi hija , la doctora ha sido especial y dedicada respondiendo nuestras preguntas y explicando uno a uno de nuestras inquietudes!
leonardo amaya b.
The Front desk staff at this office is excellent.
The Front desk staff at this office is excellent. Most of the doctors at Pediatric Associates are also excellent. The only disadvantage, is you really don’t get to see the same doctor every time you go in unless it’s a well visit. But the advantage, is extended hours and weekend hours. Overall, I highly recommend and really appreciate the front desk staff as they are phenomenal.
Sanford G.
fantastic with children.
Dr. Maria Harnisth is the best. She's fantastic with children and very knowledgeable. Great caring doctor that always takes the time to listen to what is going on with my children.
Smith A S.
kind demeanor.
Dr Arbeitman was our pediatrician for a couple of years and she's been consistently super helpful, friendly, and professional with our 2 kids. My daughter has a really bad fear of needles and I'm so grateful for this Dr kind demeanor and how she was able to talk to her and convince her to get her labs drawn. Always a great experience! Kids love her.
Katia M.
Veronica Cadiz APRN was absolutely the best!
Everyone was nice from the beginning to the end of the appointment. Veronica Cadiz APRN was absolutely the best!
Barbara Chery Bryan (.
I loved it.
(Translated by Google) I loved it 🥰 (Original) Amei 🥰
Lilian P.
Dr. Arbeitman also made sure our little one was comfortable during the check-up.
We had such a positive experience with Dr. Lori Arbeitman, MD at heron bay location during our baby's wellness check. Dr. Arbeitman was incredibly patient, thorough, and kind throughout the entire visit. She took the time to walk us through our baby’s development milestones and answered all of our concerns with warmth and professionalism. What stood out most was how clearly and compassionately Dr. Arbeitman explained his growth chart and the vaccines our baby would receive—discussing both the potential side effects and the risks and benefits. It made us feel informed, confident, and reassured in our decisions. Dr. Arbeitman also made sure our little one was comfortable during the check-up, and her gentle manner really helped ease my nerves. She asked about sleep and made a joke about sleeping throughout the night with a toddler and infant that I felt warmth from her and felt understood as a mom. We’re so grateful for the care and attention we received. Thank you, Dr. Lori Arbeitman for being such a wonderful part of our baby’s journey!
Jenyfeer B.
Love doctor Natalie.
Love doctor Natalie. She listens to us very patiently and she is never in a rush.
Yukari O.
Truly enjoyed seeing Dr. Harnisth!
We were seen quickly without the long wait! Truly enjoyed seeing Dr. Harnisth! She was thorough and helpful.
Gilbert P.
Excelente atencion.
(Translated by Google) Excellent service (Original) Excelente atencion
cindy B.
Amazing! Absolutely excellent customer relation.
Amazing! Absolutely excellent customer relation. Cassandra is exceptional!!! And the young ladies by the popsicle on the counter; I wish Cassandra was around since our first born but I am thankful for now! Thank you for a wonderful and expeditious visit. Stay amazing!!! Oh and let me not forget the kind young man at the front!!! Very kind and knowledgeable! Just all around excellent experience! Sincerely, The Bosco Family!
Christy B.
Facility was clean and inviting.
They went above and beyond to get me an appointment slot because I was in a time crunch for a procedure. Facility was clean and inviting and Friendly staff. I would definitely recommend this facility.
SuperKitty1976
Wonderful Dr. Baratz, very attentive.
Wonderful Dr. Baratz, very attentive.
Suh U.
Good doctor.
Good doctor, patient and nice, make my kids comfortable.
Lisa L.