Nurse Practitioners

	Judi Leonard, PNP, BC, MSN Judi Leonard has been with SOCPA since 2008. She is currently providing care Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in the Lake Forest and Rancho Santa Margarita offices. To learn more about Judi Leonard, please click here.
	Melody Mitchel, MSN, CPNP Melody Mitchel has been with SOCPA since 1997. She is currently providing care Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in the Ladera Ranch and Lake Forest offices. To learn more about Melody Mitchel, please click here.
	Anneke Sager, MSN, CPNP Anneke Sager has been with SOCPA since 1999. She is currently providing care Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the Lake Forest and Rancho Santa Margarita offices. To learn more about Anneke Sager, please click here.
	Lisa Walpert, MSN, FNP Lisa Walpert has been with SOCPA since 1999. She is currently working Wednesday and Friday in the Rancho Santa Margarita office. To learn more about Lisa Walpert, please click here.

Our Nurse Practitioners
What is a PNP?

Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) are very special healthcare providers who are dedicated to improving children's health. PNPs have advanced education in pediatric nursing and healthcare and they serve children and families in an extensive range of practice settings. Working with pediatricians and other healthcare providers, PNPs have been enhancing the healthcare of children for over 30 years.
What do PNPs do?
PNPs serve as pediatric healthcare providers for sick and well children of all ages. PNPs offer a variety of services including:
- Provide health maintenance care for children, including well exams
- Perform routine developmental screenings
- Diagnose and treat common childhood illnesses
- Provide anticipatory guidance regarding common child health concerns
- Perform school physicals
Many parents choose a PNP as their child's provider knowing they will receive individualized quality healthcare!

Our Nurse Practitioners