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Erica J. Lobato, APRN

Nurse Practitioner

Languages spoken:

English & Spanish

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Q&A with Erica

What is your favorite animated movie or cartoon?

Beauty and the Beast

What is your favorite children's book and why?

Charlotte's Web by E.B. White because it shows the meaning and impact of true friendship.

What was your favorite childhood toy?

A plush doll

Who is your greatest inspiration and why?

My mother is my greatest inspiration. She immigrated to this country as a teenager and has showed me the importance and value of dedication, hard work, and kindness to others.

What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?

Reading Fiction and attending comic book conventions.

What inspired you to work in pediatrics?

I believe children are the future and if I can help them have healthy childhoods so they can have a bright future, I want to be part of that.

What unique qualities, skills, or services set you apart, and how do you build a positive rapport with patients and their families?

I believe in holistic care and the need to not only treat the patient but the family as a whole.

Nursing School (Master):
University of Miami, Miami, FL (2010 - 2012)

Undergraduate Degree:
Florida International Univeristy (2003 - 2007)
What patients say about Erica’s office

I absolutely love this office and all the people in it!

Since I have moved back to central florida, my kids have only came here for visits. I will say I absolutely love this office and all the people in it! Any worries I have, they have helped and are always there to advise and inform me. Keep Up The Good Work Winter Haven Office!

Legend M.

It was fast and efficient.

It was fast and efficient. Dr. Fatima was awesome. We recently moved to the area from Miami and now have a new obsession with another location. Thanks for always caring and being ready to provide top notch care/service!

Rose Michelle S.

LOVE THE OFFICE TEAM.

LOVE THE OFFICE TEAM & how passionate they are!

mrspeachesthick

Very pleased with service.

Very pleased with service

Kathy H.

Excellent service.

(Translated by Google) Excellent service, and all the staff were super friendly. (Original) Muy buen trato , y súper agradable todo el personal .

breydys Perez O.

very attentive.

(Translated by Google) Dr. Alves is always very attentive and explains every detail to answer your questions. (Original) El doctor Alves siempre es muy atento y te explica cada detalle tus dudas.

Antonella B.

Very good!!!!

(Translated by Google) Very good!!!! (Original) Muy buenos!!!!

Alexis F.

Very professional staff!!!

Very professional staff!!!

Ivet Carolina R.

Doctors are always attentive and listen to the children and parents concerns.

Doctors are always attentive and listen to the children and parents concerns.

Karelyn R.

tratan con mucho amor a mi bebé tanto la enfermera como la doctora.

(Translated by Google) Both the nurse and the doctor treat my baby with great love. (Original) Tratan con mucho amor a mi bebé tanto la enfermera como la doctora

Arbelis O.

Fast and great service.

Fast and great service

Shameka B.

the facility was very clean.

My first time bringing my daughter here and this is where she’ll stay , the facility was very clean , staff were amazing and very helpful & so was doctor Jorge Alves , he was very attentive. If you’re looking for a pediatric office this is the one .

Tabatha R.

we love Dr Fatima!!!

we love Dr Fatima!!! she’s amazing!! 10/10 recommend

Hannah V.

Staff was great.

Staff was great.

Shanteria S.

the staff were great.

This was my first time going into the office on Saturday, the office wasn’t busy and the staff were great and took good care of my daughter.

Caroline K.

doctor was very present and thorough.

The wait was a little long but doctor was very present and thorough even my daughter said she likes the Dr !

kandi t.

it's pretty quick seeing a doctor.

Check-ins are quick and can be done before you go and it's pretty quick seeing a doctor aswell

Ashley T.

Our doc we had was helping and he was amazing.

Our doc we had was helping and he was amazing 👏 love pediatric Associates very good place...

Brittany W.

My kids love coming here.

Love the care and positivity this place shares <3 My kids love coming here, they are efficient and thorough when it comes to any concerns or questions I may have.

Skyee Z.

everyone was so kind and welcoming.

We are lakelanders but I had to get my baby checked immediately and winter haven had an appointment open same day , they were absolutely amazing ! The pediatrician Nara Smith was phenomenal she treated my baby so kindly everyone was so kind and welcoming

Cristal C.

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