Erika Diogene, DO

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Get to know Pediatrician Dr. Erika Diogene, who serves patients in Palm Bay, Florida.

Dr. Diogene, also known as Dr. D, is an exceptional pediatrician who is deeply committed to providing compassionate and evidence-based medical care to all children. Her patients and their families appreciate her kind and nurturing approach to pediatric care, and she is highly respected in her community for her expertise and commitment to excellence.

With five years of experience working as a general pediatrician in Orlando, she decided to pursue her passion for pediatric care and opened her own practice, TruCare Pediatrics, in Palm Bay. She takes great pride in building strong relationships with families and educating children about healthy habits that can positively impact their lives.

Born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Dr. D completed her undergraduate studies in Molecular Biology at the Florida Institute of Technology and earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Finally, she completed her residency in pediatrics at Arnold Palmer Hospital.

Distinguished as a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the doctor attained board certification in pediatrics through the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The mission of the ABP is to advance child health by certifying pediatricians who meet standards of excellence and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends individuals be under pediatric care up to the age of 21. Pediatricians provide medical care to people ranging in age from newborns to young adults. They are trained to examine, diagnose, and treat children with a wide variety of injuries and illnesses through all of their developmental stages, as they grow and mature.

In addition to her work as a pediatrician, Dr. D enjoys a variety of hobbies and interests. She is an accomplished seamstress and enjoys exercising, traveling, and spending quality time with her family. She is fluent in English and Haitian Creole, enabling her to provide care to a diverse group of patients.

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