Kirstin Fortune, MSN, APRN-CNP, IBCLC

Arika is an orthopedic nurse practitioner at Akron Children’s. She’s been a practicing nurse since 2014 and a nurse practitioner since 2021. Arika earned her bachelor’s degree from Kent State Stark in North Canton, Ohio and her master’s degree from The University of Akron in Akron, Ohio. She has a special interest in sports medicine.

If your child has a developmental, learning, or behavioral problem, a developmental-behavioral pediatrician has the training and expertise to evaluate and care for your child. Developmental-behavioral pediatricians possess training and experience to consider, in their assessments and treatments, the medical and psychosocial aspects of children's and adolescents' developmental and behavioral problems.

Courtney Raifstanger, MSN, APRN-CNP, is a dedicated healthcare provider based in Akron, OH, specializing in pediatric care. With a commitment to supporting new and expecting parents, she offers a range of services designed to ensure the health and well-being of children from infancy through adolescence. Affiliated with Akron Children's Hospital, Courtney is part of a larger network that includes multiple pediatric offices and specialty locations throughout Ohio. The organization prides itself on its mission to provide expert care tailored to the unique needs of children and their families, emphasizing a culture of compassion and support. Generated from the website