Business Details
8 Years
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Emergency
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Pediatric Care in Fernandina Beach, FL
Flip Flops & Lollipops Pediatrics was founded in 2018 by Dr. Lera Liv Fina, a board-certified pediatrician with over 15 years of clinical experience. Our practice combines conventional pediatric care with holistic and integrative medicine to address children's health comprehensively. Dr. Fina graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Winn Army Community Hospital. After serving seven years in the U.S. Army and becoming Chief of Pediatrics at Southeastern Georgia Health System, she established this practice to deliver patient-centered care emphasizing prevention and wellness.We offer services including chronic disease management, developmental screenings, nutritional counseling, and sports physicals while maintaining a focus on individualized treatment plans. Our clinic accepts major insurance plans and self-pay patients, with flexible payment options to ensure accessible care.
Services
General Health
Immunizations
Holistic Consultations
Sports Physicals
Developmental Screenings
Nutritional Counseling
Chronic Disease Management
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- Our physician is a board-certified pediatrician with military service experience
- We combine conventional medicine with holistic treatment approaches
- We maintain hospital leadership credentials as Chief of Pediatrics
- Accepted provider for major insurance including Blue Cross and TRICARE
- Offer payment plans and accept all major credit cards
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Pediatrics
- American Board of Integrative Medicine
Services
General Health
Comprehensive pediatric primary care covering wellness exams, acute illness treatment, and growth monitoring. Our approach combines standard medical protocols with preventive strategies tailored to each child's developmental stage. Services include school and sports physicals alongside routine check-ups.
Immunizations
Full-spectrum childhood immunizations meeting CDC and school requirements. We maintain proper vaccine storage and documentation standards while providing thorough patient education about vaccine benefits and safety protocols.
Holistic Consultations
Individualized treatment plans incorporating nutritional guidance, stress management, and complementary therapies. Board-certified in integrative medicine, we address chronic conditions through evidence-based holistic approaches while maintaining conventional care standards.
Developmental Screenings
Early identification of cognitive, social, and physical development delays using standardized evaluation tools. Our screenings follow AAP guidelines and include referral pathways for specialized interventions when required.
Nutritional Counseling
Personalized nutrition plans addressing childhood obesity, food allergies, and dietary deficiencies. We provide evidenced-based recommendations for healthy eating habits while considering family lifestyles and cultural preferences.
People
Dr. Lera Liv Fina
Founder & Pediatrician
Board-certified pediatrician with 15+ years experience, including military service and hospital leadership roles. Specializes in integrative medicine approaches for children's health.
Questions
Do you accept new patients?
Yes, we welcome new patients and offer convenient online registration through our patient portal.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, TRICARE, and other major providers - please contact us for current details.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call us at 904-572-1884 or use our online patient portal for appointment scheduling.
Do you offer same-day sick visits?
Yes, we provide same-day appointments for urgent pediatric health concerns.
Are after-hours emergencies handled?
Life-threatening emergencies require calling 911 or visiting the nearest emergency room.
What holistic services are available?
Our integrative approach includes nutritional counseling, stress management, and complementary therapies for chronic conditions.
Reviews (5)
Lacey Underall
Dec 28, 2021
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Dr. Fina is a great pediatrician. Easy to talk to and does not over- medicate as so many doctors do. I like that she provides a holistic approach to medicine. I deducted one star because the receptionist, Desiree, ALWAYS has a bad attitude every time we interact with her. She is not pleasant and gives us the impression we are bothering her if we make or cancel an appointment. We had a well-child visit on the books for a couple of months, but had to call and cancel the week prior. When we told Desiree we have to cancel and reschedule for another date, which we dont know at this time, she says
H. McG
Dec 19, 2021
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Dr. Fina was not taking new patients, so we saw Amaya McCarthy, NP when my son was 3 months old. I was initially concerned when she said her nursing career was spent in the ER and had little experience in pediatrics, but wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt. When she was examining my son, her fingers were in his mouth and she wasn't paying attention to what she was doing and she was clearly hurting him. She continued the examination in this rough manner and I couldn't stand watching it anymore, so I eventually took him from her. She advised me that older mothers like myself coddle their
Lovie McVeigh
Aug 18, 2021
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Great pediatrician with a straight forward approach and a genuine desire to provide the best care to her patients. I love that she doesn't give you a handful of unnecessary prescriptions, and more often than not, I leave without one, unless ofcourse it's needed. So many pediatricians think they have to give our children a bunch of scripts , but if it's not truly necessary, I think it can do more harm than good. Love her holistic approach to healthcare
Naughtia Fresnor
May 17, 2021
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The absolute best doctor for children in the entire state of Florida. No question. BTW Desire at the front desk is super helpful and very pretty.
Allison Yates
Dec 10, 2020
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Dr. Fina is amazing, she sees all of my children and always takes her time to review any questions I may have. Shes compassionate and a pleasure to be around when we come in office. I highly recommended her for care for your children!
