Elizabeth Tatum Athans, MD

Primary Care

Primary Office

Nemours Children's Health, Clermont Nemours Children's Health, Clermont 1371 Citrus Tower Blvd. Clermont, FL 34711 Appointment: (352) 708-4828

Get to Know Me

I’m a Florida native from Tallahassee. I earned my bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from Furman University and completed medical school at the University of South Florida. I enjoyed my pediatric residency in Orlando so much that I stayed on an extra year as chief resident. For me it’s truly an honor and a privilege to care for children and I love sharing in the exciting and challenging experiences of parenting.

Why I Treat Children

I knew I wanted to care for children after I spent a high school summer working with a pediatrician. I quickly understood that the doctor didn’t just treat patients – she had relationships with families, and this left a lasting impression. Throughout medical school, my residency, and especially today in my practice, working with families is the best part of my job. It’s my goal to become a trusted “medical home” for parents and kids, helping them through all of life’s stages.

What I'm Passionate About

I’m passionate about educating families, because knowledge is power. As a partner in care, I teach families not only about illnesses, but also about growth, behavior and development, to help them raise happy, healthy kids who grow into happy, healthy adults. Knowing that every child is unique, I offer personalized guidance, support and advice for each family.

How I Try to Make A Difference

I strive to really get to know my families and I invest my attention and experience to help every child in any way I can. One of my proudest moments was being inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society which recognizes medical students and practicing physicians for their compassion, excellence in clinical care, leadership, and dedication to service. Living up to this high standard drives every interaction I have with my patients and families.

Education & Training

Internship Residency

  • Pediatrics - Orlando Regional/Arnold Palmer, 2011

Medical/Dental School

  • MD - University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, 2008

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Pediatrics/General Pediatrics

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Better Health FL Healthy Kids
  • Aetna Better Health FL Medicaid
  • Aetna HMO/POS/PPO/EPO
  • Aetna HMO/PPO
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Florida (FKA Prestige Health Choice)
  • AvMed
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield Florida Blue Select
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of FL Network Blue
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of FL PPO/Traditional
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida HMO/Health Options
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Community Care Plan Healthy Kids
  • Community Care Plan Medicaid
  • Employers Health Network
  • Evolutions Healthcare
  • First Health Aetna PPO/EPO
  • Florida Medicaid
  • Florida Medicare
  • HealthSmart Health Plans PPO
  • Humana Commercial
  • HUMANA HEALTHY HORIZONS (FKA HUMANA MEDICAID)
  • Molina Healthcare Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Private Healthcare Systems CHA (PHCS)
  • Seminole Tribe of Florida
  • Simply Healthcare Healthy Kids
  • Simply Healthcare Medicaid
  • Sunshine State Health Plan Medicaid
  • Tricare/Humana Military Health Services
  • United Healthcare Commercial Products
  • United Healthcare Community Plan Medicaid

Medical Interests

  • Allergies
  • Asthma
  • Eczema
  • Obesity (healthy lifestyles)

  • English