Our Nurse Practitioner

Smruti Kinariwala, MD, FAAP

๐Ÿ“… Joined Our Team: 2023

๐Ÿ  Hometown: Vadodara, India

๐ŸŽ“ Education:

  • Medical School: Government Medical College, Surat, India – MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
  • Residency – India: Government Medical College, Surat, India – Diploma in Child Health (DCH), Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
  • Residency – United States: East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
  • Additional Education: Virginia Commonwealth University – M.S. in Health Administration

๐Ÿ“œ 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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