About
Dr. Nikette Neal is a board-certified pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics with nearly a decade of experience treating children from newborns through college age. She grew up in South Florida, earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Florida, and completed her medical degree at Ross University. Her pediatric residency training took place at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. Castle Connolly named her a Top Doc, a distinction awarded to only 7% of practicing physicians in the United States.
D. program as Course Director, Physician Educator, and Director of Professional Collaboration. Legacy South Florida highlighted her in the South Florida 40 Under 40 Black Leaders of Today and Tomorrow. She leads with compassion and empathy and focuses on guiding families through every stage of childhood development.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Central Florida
Medical School
Ross University
Residency
Pediatrics, University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Certifications
Who is Dr. Neal right for?
Dr. Neal is a strong fit for families seeking a pediatrician who leads with empathy and developmental guidance. She cares for patients from newborns through college age. Parents who value a physician with deep South Florida roots and broad clinical recognition will feel at home with her. Her focus on compassion makes her a good match for families navigating complex or emotionally sensitive health concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Neal treats patients from newborns through college age. Her experience spans the full range of childhood and adolescence, making her well-suited for families looking for continuity from birth into early adulthood.
Yes. Dr. Neal holds board certification in pediatrics and earned the Fellow designation from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Castle Connolly also named her a Top Doc, a recognition fewer than 7% of practicing physicians in the United States receive.
Dr. Neal earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Florida and her medical degree at Ross University. She completed her pediatric residency at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas.
Yes. Legacy South Florida recognized Dr. Neal among the South Florida 40 Under 40 Black Leaders of Today and Tomorrow. Castle Connolly also named her a Top Doc nationally.
Dr. Neal focuses on guiding families through every stage of childhood development. She brings a compassionate, empathy-driven approach to each visit, whether she is seeing a newborn, a school-age child, or a college student.
Yes. Dr. Neal cares for newborns and sees patients through college age. Parents expecting a child can schedule a prenatal meet-the-doc consultation to connect with her before delivery.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026