meet our team
Michelle Smith, MD, FAAP
Board-Certified Pediatrician
Serving at:
Languages spoken:
English & Spanish
Q&A with Dr. Smith
What is your favorite animated movie or cartoon?
A Goofy Movie. I loved that the movie was about a teenager and not a little kid since it felt like Disney had skipped over this stage in the past. More recently I have loved Encanto.
What is your favorite children's book and why?
"The Rainbow Fish" by Marcus Pfister - The story provides a great message on what really matters in life. Community and relationships with others are much more valuable than our physical appearance or material items.
What was your favorite childhood toy?
Barbie - I could spend hours with my next door neighbor coming up with lives and activities for our Barbie crew to explore. We had multiple variations of Barbie and I really believed that a girl could do anything she put her mind to in the future.
Who is your greatest inspiration and why?
Jesus - he had fame and an extremely large following with which he could have become the richest man on Earth. Instead, he used his position to serve others and feed the poor. I truly believe I am here to serve others and my hope is that the biggest impact of my life will be through service.
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
Cooking, travel, reading, family time, kids crafts, pilates.
What inspired you to work in pediatrics?
The human body has always fascinated me. The different systems of the body work independently to accomplish their tasks and are laser focused on their purpose. The systems also work cohesively with other bodily systems to produce an amazing product both in function and design. I love learning all I can about how the body works and what makes it thrive. Studying children adds the benefit of learning how these bodily systems grow and develop. Plus, kids are a lot more fun than adults!
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY
Medical School:
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Cognitive Sciences, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
Residency:
New York Presbyterian Hospital
Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Dr. Hightower was amazing.
Dr. Hightower was amazing. Very down to earth, knowledgeable, and personable.
Val D.
Courteous and friendly team.
Courteous and friendly team
Alfonso G.
Love this facility and every one there.
Love this facility and every one there..
Misty W.
The location is very clean.
Exceptional service from the time of arrival to the end. The staff is extremely professional, the location is very clean and the doctor we had onsite Sandra De Jesus Medina was top notch and knowledgable. Dr. Medina took the time to listen and provide so much guidance and recommendations. Highly recommend this location and doctor.
Christa J.
De. Porter is amazing.
De. Porter is amazing
Cora C.
to accommodate the needs of there patient's.
Vvery friendly staff to accommodate the needs of there patient's thank you
kita m.
Amazing.
Amazing , very nice & helpful !
Ghia O.
they are great with the children.
As always they are great with the children
Aventura Management R.
I love this clinic.
Thank you for such a wonderful care. I love this clinic. I will keep bringing my child here. The doctor is amazing. The staff and nurse are great!
M M.
Dra Hila Hilberd is the BEST.
Dra Hila Hilberd is the BEST 🤩💗
MAGDA R.
Excellent service and attention!
(Translated by Google) Excellent service and attention! Delighted with the visit (Original) Excelente servicio y atención! Complacida con la visita
elibel f.
Excellent service.
Excellent service
Carlos C.
I love how Dr. was I’m is very thorough and takes his time with each patient.
I love how Dr. was I’m is very thorough and takes his time with each patient.
Adriea S.
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.
Dr. Kimberly is very good, excellent service.
(Translated by Google) Dr. Kimberly is very good, excellent service. (Original) Kimberly Dra es muy buena excelente servicio
Alan O.
the office is so clean.
Everyone is so nice! And the office is so clean!! 😀
Renee L.
los recomiendo al 100%.
(Translated by Google) Excellent service, excellent customer service. For my son, it was an extraordinary experience because they treated him with professionalism and responsibility. I recommend them 100%. (Original) Excelente Servicio, Excelente atención al cliente. Para mi hijo ha sido un experiencia extraordinaria ya que te atienden con profesionalismo y responsabilidad. Los recomiendo al 100% …
Juan Emilio Peña U.
The nurses are kind.
They took very good care of my daughter. The nurses are kind, and I really liked the doctor.
Nayleh R.
Excellent service.
(Translated by Google) Excellent service 👏 (Original) Excelente atención 👏
YELITZA COROMOTO MOYETONES P.
everyone goes above and beyond to make each visit smooth and stress-free.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Pediatric Associates and especially Dr. Claudia Landaeta. She has been the doctor for all three of my children for years, and we truly couldn’t ask for anyone better. Dr. Landaeta is patient, caring, and incredibly knowledgeable. She always takes her time with us, listens to every concern, and gives thoughtful guidance. As a mother, having a doctor you fully trust means everything, and she has been that support for our family since day one. The entire staff is also amazing—friendly, professional, and always helpful. From scheduling to check-in to the nurses, everyone goes above and beyond to make each visit smooth and stress-free. We are so grateful for the consistent care, kindness, and reassurance they have provided over the years. Thank you, Dr. Landaeta, and thank you to the whole team at Pediatric Associates for taking such great care of my kids!
Diala K.
Dr. Hightower was amazing.
Dr. Hightower was amazing. Very down to earth, knowledgeable, and personable.
Val D.
Courteous and friendly team.
Courteous and friendly team
Alfonso G.
Love this facility and every one there.
Love this facility and every one there..
Misty W.
The location is very clean.
Exceptional service from the time of arrival to the end. The staff is extremely professional, the location is very clean and the doctor we had onsite Sandra De Jesus Medina was top notch and knowledgable. Dr. Medina took the time to listen and provide so much guidance and recommendations. Highly recommend this location and doctor.
Christa J.
De. Porter is amazing.
De. Porter is amazing
Cora C.
to accommodate the needs of there patient's.
Vvery friendly staff to accommodate the needs of there patient's thank you
kita m.
Amazing.
Amazing , very nice & helpful !
Ghia O.
they are great with the children.
As always they are great with the children
Aventura Management R.
I love this clinic.
Thank you for such a wonderful care. I love this clinic. I will keep bringing my child here. The doctor is amazing. The staff and nurse are great!
M M.
Dra Hila Hilberd is the BEST.
Dra Hila Hilberd is the BEST 🤩💗
MAGDA R.
Excellent service and attention!
(Translated by Google) Excellent service and attention! Delighted with the visit (Original) Excelente servicio y atención! Complacida con la visita
elibel f.
Excellent service.
Excellent service
Carlos C.
I love how Dr. was I’m is very thorough and takes his time with each patient.
I love how Dr. was I’m is very thorough and takes his time with each patient.
Adriea S.
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.
Dr. Kimberly is very good, excellent service.
(Translated by Google) Dr. Kimberly is very good, excellent service. (Original) Kimberly Dra es muy buena excelente servicio
Alan O.
the office is so clean.
Everyone is so nice! And the office is so clean!! 😀
Renee L.
los recomiendo al 100%.
(Translated by Google) Excellent service, excellent customer service. For my son, it was an extraordinary experience because they treated him with professionalism and responsibility. I recommend them 100%. (Original) Excelente Servicio, Excelente atención al cliente. Para mi hijo ha sido un experiencia extraordinaria ya que te atienden con profesionalismo y responsabilidad. Los recomiendo al 100% …
Juan Emilio Peña U.
The nurses are kind.
They took very good care of my daughter. The nurses are kind, and I really liked the doctor.
Nayleh R.
Excellent service.
(Translated by Google) Excellent service 👏 (Original) Excelente atención 👏
YELITZA COROMOTO MOYETONES P.
everyone goes above and beyond to make each visit smooth and stress-free.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Pediatric Associates and especially Dr. Claudia Landaeta. She has been the doctor for all three of my children for years, and we truly couldn’t ask for anyone better. Dr. Landaeta is patient, caring, and incredibly knowledgeable. She always takes her time with us, listens to every concern, and gives thoughtful guidance. As a mother, having a doctor you fully trust means everything, and she has been that support for our family since day one. The entire staff is also amazing—friendly, professional, and always helpful. From scheduling to check-in to the nurses, everyone goes above and beyond to make each visit smooth and stress-free. We are so grateful for the consistent care, kindness, and reassurance they have provided over the years. Thank you, Dr. Landaeta, and thank you to the whole team at Pediatric Associates for taking such great care of my kids!
Diala K.
Where to find Dr. Smith:
Hollywood
- Monday: 8AM–5PM
- Tuesday: 8AM–5PM
- Wednesday: 8AM–5PM
- Thursday: 8AM–5PM
- Friday: 8AM–5PM
- Saturday: 8AM–8PM
- Sunday: 12PM–5PM
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