Summary

Ms. Kaitlyn Cariaga is a board-certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse specializing in Nephrology in the inpatient hemodialysis unit. She has extensive experience caring for patients with renal impairment from acute kidney injury to end-stage renal disease.

Ms. Cariaga earned her Associate of Science in Nursing from Polk State College in Winter Haven Florida. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. Ms. Cariaga cares for patients at the Hollis Cancer Center.

How long have you worked in your field?
I have been a Registered Nurse at LRH for 7 years. I started my career on the inpatient Nephrology floor and transitioned into the inpatient hemodialysis unit. I graduated with my MSN in December of 2022 and became a board-certified Nurse Practitioner in March 2023.
Describe your clinical specialties.
I enjoy caring for patients with renal impairment from acute kidney injury to end-stage renal disease.

What is your patient care philosophy?
Education is key. Creating a strong patient-provider relationship is important to me. I want to be able to provide all of the tools necessary to allow my patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare needs.

What do you enjoy most about working with patients?
My favorite part about working with patients is building relationships and meeting very interesting people.

What are some interesting facts about you?
I was born at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center and have lived in Lakeland for the majority of my life. I want to be a part of the positive changes as this community grows.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of South Florida College of Nursing (Graduate School)
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

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Lakeland , FLOcoee , FLRiverview , FLRiverview , FL
Med School: University of South Florida College of Nursing (Graduate School) Med School: Our Lady Of Fatima University College Of Medicine Med School: Saba University Med School: University Of Florida College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Kaitlyn Marie Cariaga

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • America's 1st Choice
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare
  • Devoted Health
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Freedom Health
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • SelectHealth
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Kaitlyn Marie Cariaga has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Kaitlyn Marie Cariaga has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Registered Nurse

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Nurse Practitioner, Florida, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University of South Florida College of Nursing (Graduate School)

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Kaitlyn Cariaga's office is located at 3030 Harden Blvd, Lakeland, FL, 33803.
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