“Where Kids Come First” since 1976

Thank you for visiting Cleveland Pediatrics! Our office was founded in 1976. We are proud to be providing care for children in Bradley and surrounding counties of East Tennessee. We know that selecting a Pediatrician can really be a challenge: however we understand that the effort is worthwhile to assure you, as a parent, are comfortable with your selection. It is our sincere desire to provide your child a comfortable medical home. We strive to provide high quality, one on one health care both in the treatment and education of your child. We make it a priority to establish an open relationship with our patients and their families. It is our goal to be accessible to our patients and have them return to good health. We try very hard to make every visit a positive experience for every child and family.

Welcome to Our Practice

We accept most commercial and BCBS insurance plans, as well as all three current TennCare plans. We ask that you present your current insurance card at every visit. If you are a Tenn Care insured, you must assign Cleveland Pediatrics as your PCP with your Tenn Care plan.

Our practice consists of a staff of four Board Certified Pediatricians, two full time nurse practitioners, and several nurses. We work with Tennova Medical Center, evaluating and managing newborns in the nursery as well as admitting ill children to our pediatric floor. Additionally, Cleveland Pediatrics has a long-standing networking and referral relationship with the physicians and staff at Erlanger Children’s Hospital in Chattanooga, and with East Tennessee Children’s Hospital in Knoxville.

Meet Our Providers

Our practice has four Pediatricians and two Advance Nurse Practitioners. Our providers all have years of experience treating children. Our pediatricians are Board Certified with the American Academy of Pediatrics and our Advance Nurse Practitioners are Board Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Dr. Felicito Fernando

Felicito E. Fernando, M.D., F.A.A.P. joined Cleveland Pediatrics P.C. in 1991. He received his undergraduate degree from The University of Tennessee, Chattanooga and his doctorate in medicine from The University of Tennessee, Memphis in 1988. Dr. Fernando completed his internship and residency at The University of Tennessee, Memphis in 1991 and became Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in 1991 and has been a Fellow of The American Academy of Pediatrics since 1992.

Dr. Fernando is currently the Chief of Pediatrics at Tennova Healthcare of Cleveland. He is also a current member of The American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Fernando and his wife Lynette have four children, two precious granddaughters and are members of Bowman Hills Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Dr. Susan Ermer

Susan A. Ermer, M.D., F.A.A.P. joined Cleveland Pediatrics P.C. in 2005. She received her undergraduate degree from Southern Adventist University and her doctorate in medicine from the University of Tennessee, Memphis in 1989. Dr. Ermer completed her internship and residency at the University of Tennessee, Memphis in 1992 and became Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in 1993 and has been a Fellow of The American Academy of Pediatrics since 1994. She is a current member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Ermer has two daughters and is an active member of Bowman Hills Seventh Day Adventist church. In her free time she likes to read and travel.

Dr. Jessica Clifford

Jessica L. Clifford, M.D., F.A.A.P. joined Cleveland Pediatrics, P.C. in 2011. She received her undergraduate degree from Southern Adventist University and her doctorate in medicine from Loma Linda University, Loma Linda California in 2008. Dr. Clifford completed her internship and residency at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital in Loma Linda California in 2011 and became Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in 2012. She became a Fellow of The American Academy of Pediatrics in 2013 and is a current member.

Dr. Clifford and her husband Brad have two daughters. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, traveling, swimming and music.

Dr. Katrina Stewart

. Katrina J. Stewart, M.D. F.A.A.P joined Cleveland Pediatrics in 2018. She received her undergraduate degree from Southern Adventist University in 2011 and her docorate in medicine from Loma Linda University, Loma Linda California in 2015. She completed her internship and residency at University of Rochester, Rochester New York and became Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in 2018 and has been a Fellow of The American Academy of Pediatrics since 2019 where she is a current member.

Dr. Stewart and her husband Gene have one child. They are active members of Cleveland Fellowship Seventh Day Adventist church.

Mitzie Perry, FNP-BC

Mitzie Perry, FNP-BC joined Cleveland Pediatrics, P.C. in 2012. She received her undergraduate degree from the Southern Adventist University in 1997 and then completed her Masters Science nursing degree in 2007. She is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center since 2007.

Mitzi and her husband have two children and attend Collegedale Seventh Day Adventist Church where she is a Sunday school teacher for Primary 2.

Diedre Suits, FNP-C

Diedre Suits, FNP-C joined Cleveland Pediatrics, P.C. in 2013. She received her undergraduate degree from The University of Tennessee, Chattanooga and received her MSN in 2011 from Southern Adventist University, Collegedale Tn. And became certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners – Family Nurse Practitioner in 2011.

Diedre and her husband have three children and five grandchildren.

At Cleveland Pediatrics, your child’s health care is our mission.

Cleveland Pediatrics physicians and staff focus on the overall well-being of children. We believe each child is a special individual; thus, we consider the specific needs of the child at each visit. Likewise, we address parents’ concerns in order to help families meet the needs of their children. In cases of children with special needs, Cleveland Pediatrics coordinates referral care from specialists to ensure the process of care moves smoothly for parents. Children not only experience special attention at Cleveland Pediatrics; they also receive the finest medical care. Our medical professionals strive for excellence in practicing medicine and remain current on medical treatments and procedures. In addition, Cleveland Pediatrics, houses an on-site lab for routine blood work and other basic tests.

At Cleveland Pediatrics, our patients benefit from a strong combination of caring, knowledge, and resources.