Heather Tempest, FNP
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Heather Tempest, FNP - Pediatrics

Orlando Health Physician Associates - Clermont

Address: 17325 Pagonia Road
Clermont, FL 34711

Call: (407) 905-6014

Fax: (407) 636-7808

Bio

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Heather Tempest is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) and certified family nurse practitioner (FNP-C) with Orlando Health Physician Associates. She specializes in pediatrics, and her expertise includes:

  • Health education and preventive counseling
  • Diagnosis and treatment of common pediatric illnesses
  • Chronic disease management
  • Well-child exams
  • Health screenings
  • Same-day acute care visits
  • Sports physicals
  • Vaccination counseling
  • Obesity counseling

Heather has cared for patients in Central Orlando since 2022. She is committed to a family-centered approach to supporting the growth and development of children. She provides comprehensive pediatric care from birth through adolescence, focusing on a holistic approach that considers the unique challenges children face in today’s world. Heather is particularly passionate about helping children struggling with weight and obesity, offering compassionate care and tailored strategies to support their overall health and well-being.

Heather’s Training

Heather received her bachelor’s degree in nursing and earned her master’s degree in nursing with a focus on family nurse practitioner studies from Carlow University in Pittsburgh. She graduated summa cum laude from both programs. Heather also earned a bachelor’s degree in health policy and administration from Pennsylvania State University in University Park.

About Heather

Heather is board-certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, and she is licensed in Florida and Pennsylvania. Her professional memberships include the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Obesity Medicine Association and Sigma Theta Tau International, an honor society dedicated to developing nursing leaders and advancing global healthcare. Heather also served as an adjunct faculty member at Rasmussen University in Fort Myers, Florida.

Outside of work, she enjoys writing and illustrating children’s picture books, blogging and photography. Heather also likes spending time with her miniature Bernedoodle and staying active by running, hiking, scuba diving and weightlifting.

Academic Information

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Medical Education

Carlow University
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