About
Dr. Kelli Cross earned both her bachelor's degree and her medical degree at The State University of New York at Buffalo. She completed her pediatric residency at All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg in 1997. That training launched more than 24 years of pediatric practice in the St. Petersburg area. Over the past five years, Dr. Cross has pursued additional training in integrative medicine, deepening her focus on functional and nutrition-based approaches to pediatric health.
Dr. Cross holds board certification as a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is passionate about helping families navigate growth, development, and behavioral challenges. She champions the Food Is Medicine movement, has spoken on the Shrinks Chat Podcast, and has authored medical articles on pediatric health topics. At home, her husband teaches in Pinellas County schools. They share their home with a teenage son and a goldendoodle.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
The State University of New York at Buffalo, Bachelor's Degree
Medical School
The State University of New York at Buffalo, Medical Degree
Residency
Pediatrics, All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg (completed 1997)
Additional Training
Additional training in integrative medicine over the past 5 years
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Cross right for?
Dr. Cross is a strong fit for families seeking a pediatrician with deep roots in integrative and functional medicine. She works especially well with children navigating growth and development concerns, behavioral challenges, or self-regulation issues. Parents interested in nutrition-based approaches to health will find her Food Is Medicine focus valuable. Her 24-plus years of experience in Saint Petersburg make her a trusted choice for families looking for a long-term pediatric relationship.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Cross focuses on growth and development disorders, behavioral concerns, self-regulation challenges, and nutrition-related conditions. She also brings integrative medicine into her care plans, blending traditional pediatrics with holistic approaches tailored to each child.
Yes. Dr. Cross holds board certification as a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP). She earned her medical degree at The State University of New York at Buffalo and completed her pediatric residency at All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg.
Dr. Cross has practiced pediatrics in St. Petersburg for over 24 years. She completed her residency at All Children's Hospital in 1997 and has cared for local families ever since.
Dr. Cross has pursued additional training in integrative medicine over the past five years. She incorporates nutrition, lifestyle, and holistic strategies alongside traditional pediatric care. She is a vocal advocate for the Food Is Medicine movement and educates families on how diet affects child health and wellbeing.
Yes. Dr. Cross sees newborns through the practice's Seedling membership tier. Families can choose in-office visits or a home visit package that includes up to four house calls within the driving radius during the first two months of life.
Dr. Cross sees children from birth through age 20. She particularly enjoys working with families navigating developmental milestones, behavioral concerns, and nutrition-related health challenges. She also supports parents looking for integrative and functional approaches to their child's care.
Yes. Dr. Cross and Dr. Logue cover each other's patients. Both doctors communicate with families ahead of any planned absence and remain available for urgent issues that arise in each other's absence.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026