Summary

Dr. Hightower graduated from the Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences in 1996. She works in Lake City, FL and 3 other locations and specializes in Adolescent Medicine and Pediatrics. Dr. Hightower is affiliated with Hca Florida Lake City Hospital, Broward Health Coral Springs, Hca Florida North Florida Hospital and Hca Florida Jfk North Hospital.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 30 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Advocate Christ Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Vernora Dunnell Hightower has 4 locations

North Florida Pediatrics

1859 Sw Newland WayLake City, FL 32025
Mon8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Sun9:00 am - 1:30 pm

North Florida Pediatrics

145 Hilden Rd Ste 101Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Hca Florida Lake City Hospital

340 Nw Commerce DrLake City, FL 32055

Hca Florida Jfk North Hospital

2201 45th StWest Palm Beach, FL 33407

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Dr. Vernora Dunnell Hightower, MDDr. Jeyko Joelle Garuz, MDDr. Samuel Santelices, MDDr. Maria Rosario Martinez-Ramos, MD
Adolescent MedicinePediatricsPediatricsPediatrics
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30 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 33 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Chinese, Spanish Speaks English
Lake City , FLLake City , FLLake City , FLMiami , FL
Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont Med School: Far Eastern University Inst Of Med Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Vernora Dunnell Hightower

  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Vernora Dunnell Hightower has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Vernora Dunnell Hightower has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Immunization
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Pediatrics
  • Physical
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

Dr. Vernora Dunnell Hightower holds an expired medical license in the state of Florida.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Florida that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Advocate Christ Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences in 1996.

NPI Number

Dr. Hightower's NPI number is 1730143413.

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Dr. Vernora Hightower speaks English and Spanish.
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Dr. Vernora Hightower is affiliated with Hca Florida Lake City Hospital, Broward Health Coral Springs, Hca Florida North Florida Hospital, and Hca Florida Jfk North Hospital.

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