Our Mental Wellness Provider

Smruti Kinariwala, MD, FAAP

📅 Joined Our Team: 2023

🏠 Hometown: Vadodara, India

🎓 Education:

  • Undergraduate: Government Medical College, Surat, India, MBBS
  • Graduate: Government Medical College, Surat, India, DCH (Diploma in Child Health); Virginia Commonwealth University, M.S. in Health Care Administration
  • Medical School: Government Medical College, Surat, India, M.D.;  East Carolina University, M.D.
  • Residency: East Carolina University

📜 Certifications & Professional Memberships:

  • Board Certified, American Board of Pediatrics
  • Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP)

In Their Words...


What inspired you to work with children? 

I love watching children grow and mature. I’m fascinated by their physical, social, and emotional development. Talking with kids and enjoying their innocence and silliness inspires me to care for them and cherish these precious moments.


My secret talent or interesting fact about me: 

I love art and painting portraits!


The best advice you’ve ever received:

Trust your instinct.


Favorite way to spend a day off? 

Painting, go for a walk, or listening to music.


Providing care at these locations:


Telehealth Access: 

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