meet our team
Gina R. Colaizzo, MSN, PNP-PC, BSN
Nurse Practitioner
Languages spoken:
English
Q&A with Gina
What is your favorite animated movie or cartoon?
Inside Out, Frozen,
What is your favorite children's book and why?
Am I allowed to choose one of the books I wrote myself? If so, "With my bear hands" by Gina Colaizzo. It's a book about hand washing I created during Covid and I feel proud of the creative story line as well as the execution.
What was your favorite childhood toy?
Beanie Babies. I had a pretty big collection.
Who is your greatest inspiration and why?
My Dad. He passed away four years ago but I still think about him often and use the things he taught me every day. He is a part of who I am and still inspires me constantly.
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
Painting Murals, exercising (run, swim, cycle, weightlifting), building model boats, watersports (eFoil, stand-up jet ski, scuba).
What inspired you to work in pediatrics?
Inspired by the movie Patch Adams, I knew that working with kids was the only way to use my personality and skills set to its fullest potential.
What unique qualities, skills, or services set you apart, and how do you build a positive rapport with patients and their families?
Currently in school to become a dual certified psychiatric nurse practitioner to be able to better serve children with mental health needs.
Adolescent Medicine
ADHD and Behavioral Health
Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention
University of Pennsylvania (2014 - 2016)
Nursing School (Bachelor):
Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing (2010 - 2012)
Undergraduate Degree:
Lafayette College (2005 - 2009)
Certification Program:
University of Miami (2025 - 2026)
Wrote and illustrated two children’s books (titled “How to Be a Winner for Dinner” and “With My Bear Hands”).
American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
Dr. Hightower was amazing.
Dr. Hightower was amazing. Very down to earth, knowledgeable, and personable.
Val D.
they were very helpful.
My child was sick. I had no appointment I went to one Pediatric associate office they were book Only one doctor there and I decided to go to the skyLake office. They were very helpful in there PA Reginald Locklesf was fantastic he should become a doctor himself very attentive, very cheerful trying to keep you from thinking of your child Being sick 10 out of 10.
Maryse F.
The doctors are always kid friendly.
The doctors are always kid friendly and great at their craft
MACE L.
she was very polite and patient to my niece.
The medical assistant last name Joseph she was very polite and patient to my niece this afternoon. She made me feel very comfortable while she was drawing blood to my niece she did the process very smoothly
Ronesha O.
Excelente atención de las enfermeras y la doctora Izquierdo.
(Translated by Google) Excellent care from the nurses and Dr. Izquierdo 🩷 (Original) Excelente atención de las enfermeras y la doctora Izquierdo 🩷
Wilmery Rodriguez R.
Very good caring for kids.
Very good caring for kids.
Barkat Ullah Chowdhury (.
The office was able to accommodate a sick child that needed to be seeing.
Dr Kendrick is really the best ! The office was able to accommodate a sick child that needed to be seeing and I appreciate the care they provide to my child.
Lilly C.
Nice staffs and doctor.
Nice staffs and doctor
Doris L.
A lot of great doctors are in there.
I started going to that place since September 2011 until,I've never been disappointed yet. A lot of great doctors are in there, but Dr Richard Bennett is my favorite one.
Youdeline M.
very good assistance from front desk.
Very good assistance from front desk and very good assistance from doctors
Baby face J.
Nurse Martin is so nice.
Nurse Martin is so nice. I love how she treats my 2 year old daughter and how my daughter has fun with her especially if she shy.
Jessica S.
Great experience.
Great experience
Renecca L.
Buena atención del personal.
(Translated by Google) The staff is very attentive, but sometimes you have to wait a little longer than your appointment time. However, I've been going there for two years and we've always liked it. (Original) Buena atención del personal, aveces toca esperar un poco más de tu hora de la cita. Sin embargo tengo dos años asistiendo allí y siempre nos ha gustado
Ydayali R.
The best experience.
The best experience always make a customer satisfy
Elie B.
Excellent!!!!quick service!!
Excellent!!!!quick service!! And just amazing!!! We’re so happy 😊😊😊😊👍👍👍👍
Dovid B.
Excelente profesional.
(Translated by Google) Excellent professional (Original) Excelente profesional
Marina L.
children friendly.
It was children friendly
Portia K.
Happy to have him as our PCP.
Our visit with Reginald Locklear was amazing. He is great with the kids and very efficient. Happy to have him as our PCP.
Yolie Marie C.
Gracias por sus servicios.
(Translated by Google) The best care at Skymall with all its staff and doctors, especially Dr. Richard Bennett and Dr. William, doctors with extensive experience, unlike the doctor who treated me in Sheridan. Thank you for your services. (Original) La mejor atención en skymall con todo su personal y médicos especial el dr. Richard Bennett y el dr. William doctores con mucha experiencia a difencia de la dra que me atendió en sheridan. Gracias por sus servicios.
Lorena
I highly recommend it, the best in Miami.
(Translated by Google) I highly recommend it, the best in Miami. (Original) Super recomendo, o melhor de Miami.
Geiza B.
Dr. Hightower was amazing.
Dr. Hightower was amazing. Very down to earth, knowledgeable, and personable.
Val D.
they were very helpful.
My child was sick. I had no appointment I went to one Pediatric associate office they were book Only one doctor there and I decided to go to the skyLake office. They were very helpful in there PA Reginald Locklesf was fantastic he should become a doctor himself very attentive, very cheerful trying to keep you from thinking of your child Being sick 10 out of 10.
Maryse F.
The doctors are always kid friendly.
The doctors are always kid friendly and great at their craft
MACE L.
she was very polite and patient to my niece.
The medical assistant last name Joseph she was very polite and patient to my niece this afternoon. She made me feel very comfortable while she was drawing blood to my niece she did the process very smoothly
Ronesha O.
Excelente atención de las enfermeras y la doctora Izquierdo.
(Translated by Google) Excellent care from the nurses and Dr. Izquierdo 🩷 (Original) Excelente atención de las enfermeras y la doctora Izquierdo 🩷
Wilmery Rodriguez R.
Very good caring for kids.
Very good caring for kids.
Barkat Ullah Chowdhury (.
The office was able to accommodate a sick child that needed to be seeing.
Dr Kendrick is really the best ! The office was able to accommodate a sick child that needed to be seeing and I appreciate the care they provide to my child.
Lilly C.
Nice staffs and doctor.
Nice staffs and doctor
Doris L.
A lot of great doctors are in there.
I started going to that place since September 2011 until,I've never been disappointed yet. A lot of great doctors are in there, but Dr Richard Bennett is my favorite one.
Youdeline M.
very good assistance from front desk.
Very good assistance from front desk and very good assistance from doctors
Baby face J.
Nurse Martin is so nice.
Nurse Martin is so nice. I love how she treats my 2 year old daughter and how my daughter has fun with her especially if she shy.
Jessica S.
Great experience.
Great experience
Renecca L.
Buena atención del personal.
(Translated by Google) The staff is very attentive, but sometimes you have to wait a little longer than your appointment time. However, I've been going there for two years and we've always liked it. (Original) Buena atención del personal, aveces toca esperar un poco más de tu hora de la cita. Sin embargo tengo dos años asistiendo allí y siempre nos ha gustado
Ydayali R.
The best experience.
The best experience always make a customer satisfy
Elie B.
Excellent!!!!quick service!!
Excellent!!!!quick service!! And just amazing!!! We’re so happy 😊😊😊😊👍👍👍👍
Dovid B.
Excelente profesional.
(Translated by Google) Excellent professional (Original) Excelente profesional
Marina L.
children friendly.
It was children friendly
Portia K.
Happy to have him as our PCP.
Our visit with Reginald Locklear was amazing. He is great with the kids and very efficient. Happy to have him as our PCP.
Yolie Marie C.
Gracias por sus servicios.
(Translated by Google) The best care at Skymall with all its staff and doctors, especially Dr. Richard Bennett and Dr. William, doctors with extensive experience, unlike the doctor who treated me in Sheridan. Thank you for your services. (Original) La mejor atención en skymall con todo su personal y médicos especial el dr. Richard Bennett y el dr. William doctores con mucha experiencia a difencia de la dra que me atendió en sheridan. Gracias por sus servicios.
Lorena
I highly recommend it, the best in Miami.
(Translated by Google) I highly recommend it, the best in Miami. (Original) Super recomendo, o melhor de Miami.
Geiza B.