Dr. Lizaida Medina
November 18, 2020Dr. Lizaida Medina-Candelaria grew up admiring her pediatric caregiver. She found it amazing that someone had the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, best resources and commitment to help kids grow healthy. She believed that her Doctor was helping her become healthier with a better chance to live a happier life helping the community as a healthy woman later on. This belief grew in Dr. Medina through her academic, medical, and professional career to become the passion that drives SuperKids Pediatrics’ mission today.
Dr. Medina completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Biology with Magna Cum Laude recognition, after which she pursued her Medical career at The University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus. Having a strong passion for the Pediatrics field, she then completed her Internship and Residency in the Department of Pediatrics in 2011. Dr. Medina has worked as a Pediatric Hospitalist and in several Pediatric Primary Care Offices in Florida. She is currently appointed to the Medical Staff of Jupiter Medical Center and Palms West Hospital. Dr. Medina is Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Palm Beach Pediatric Society.
Dr. Medina is fully bilingual (Spanish & English). She lives in Palm Beach County with her husband, Pre-teen daughter, her Toddler son and a Super-hairy dog called Lucky. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and traveling!
