Julie Burkett, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician
Dr. Julie Burkett is a pediatrician who provides care in the Emergency Department at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. She earned her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Burkett completed a residency in pediatrics at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Burkett is board certified in general pediatrics. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and member of the American Medical Association.
Dr. Burkett is employed by Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists (NCPS), the multispecialty medical group practice of Nicklaus Children’s Health System.
The Emergency Department at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is one of the most visited emergency rooms in the nation and has a team of board-certified and fellowship-trained attending pediatric specialists and subspecialists on call, 24 hours a day. To continue to be a leader in ensuring patient satisfaction, the entire staff continually devises and implements strategies to reduce patient waiting time, enhance the waiting room atmosphere and improve the delivery of care for patients and families. The Emergency Department is also home to the Miguel "Mike" B. Fernandez Family Pediatric Trauma Center, the only freestanding Level I pediatric trauma center in South Florida. An adjoining helipad enhances the facility’s ability to handle incoming traumas, as well as transfers from other hospitals.