Erica Zepeda, PNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care
About
Erica Flores Zepeda was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley and is fluent in Spanish. She completed her first undergraduate degree in Community Health at Texas A&M University - College Station then pursued her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi followed by earning her Master of Science in Nursing at The University of Texas – Arlington. She is certified in Primary and Acute Care Pediatrics.
Her passion for providing nursing care to children with orthopedic needs led her to CHRISTUS Children’s. As a pediatric orthopedic nurse practitioner, she focuses on in-toeing, out-toeing, toe walking, bowlegs, knock knees, fractures, sports injuries, and scoliosis. She has a special interest in developmental dysplasia (dislocation) of the hip (DDH) and spine.
She previously worked at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children where she was responsible for a DDH research clinic, which led to publications and presentations. She has served in leadership positions with multiple pediatric orthopedic organizations.
Her hobbies include cheering on her beloved Texas A&M Aggies, Zumba and yoga.
She enjoys spending time with her husband and young son who loves Disney, Star Wars and Super Heroes.
Locations
Education & Certifications
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Education
University of Texas in Arlington, Arlington, Texas - Master of Science in Nursing, Primary Care and Acute Care Pediatrics Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University–College Station, Texas - Bachelor of Science, Health University of Texas - Arlington, Texas - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
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Fellowships
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital and Children’s Medical Center of Dallas - Fellowship, Pediatric Orthopedic Advanced Practice Provider
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Board Certifications
PNCB- Primary and Acute Care Certifications
