Miami health group acquires Lakewood Ranch pediatric practice

A Miami health care group specializing in pediatric primary care has acquired a pediatric practice in Lakewood Ranch.

Pediatrica Health Group recently completed the acquisition of Capote Pediatrics, which has been renamed Pediatrica of Lakewood Ranch. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Dr. Jessica Capote, who previously owned Capote Pediatrics, sold the practice after 20 years so she could teach medical students as an assistant professor at the University of Florida. Capote sought out Pediatrica Health Group to take over due to its commitment to patient families and selected her replacement, Dr. Neta Strum, according to a statement.