I put the needs of the children I treat first and acknowledge their feelings to create a dynamic that develops trust. I want them to know I am there to help with their care journey.
About Candace A. Fradette, FNP
Candace Fradette, FNP-C, is a family nurse practitioner in the department of general surgery at Phoenix Children's. Candance works with children who have feeding and bowel concerns related to congenital conditions and other medical disorders. She has a clinical interest in the care and treatment of colorectal conditions, including pilonidal wounds and ostomy.
Candace graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix. She earned her family nurse practitioner certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board. Candace is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the American Pediatric Surgical Association.
Before becoming a nurse practitioner, Candace worked as an operating room nurse and care coordinator. She uses her extensive knowledge and experience when caring for patients in general surgery. Candace published a paper on how to protect surgical teams from waste anesthesia gases during medical missions where there is no way to evacuate with suction.
In her free time, Candace enjoys traveling, especially to Disney Parks and woodworking.
Medical School / Education
(BSN, MSN-FNP) Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
Family Nurse Practitioner
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board
Professional Affiliations
Member, American Pediatric Surgical Association
Member, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Rating & Reviews
The medical staff was understanding of my son's emotional distress during the appointment, and took great care to provide the necessary support to accomplish what needed to be done during the appointment.
Provider made the GTube change fun!
Thank you.
Candace Fradette is one of the very best nurse practitioners we have known. I have a 28-year-old son who has a seizure disorder, cerebral palsy and is nonverbal. Most doctors or nurses do not speak to him now that he is older, but Candace does. She talks right to him. She sees that he understands. She asks him questions and looks for him to Blink, which is his way of saying, yes. She walks in the door and knows his name and is happy to see him and shows him. She treats him the way that she would treat anybody, whether they are nonverbal or not. I have so much respect and admiration for her because I know that she advocates for people with disabilities all the time. She is their voice. She is amazing. We love her.
Provider has excellent bedside manners and explained everything throughly!
Candace Fradette was amazing! She made the whole experience so much easier for me and my son. We were feeling pretty defeated prior to seeing her because of the situation we've been in. But she made us laugh. She made jokes. She was clear in the info she was telling us. Loved her!!!