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Yum Pediatrics10482 Georgetown Drive, Spotsylvania, VA 22553 map
Dr. Nimali Fernando works as a pediatrician in Spotsylvania, VA. She provides primary care for children of all ages, from babies to teenagers.
Yum Pediatrics
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Nimali Fernando is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
10482 Georgetown Drive, Spotsylvania, VA 22553
Office Hours
| Open | Lunch | Close | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 12:00 - 1:30 pm | ||
| Tue | 12:00 - 1:30 pm | ||
| Wed | 12:00 - 1:30 pm | ||
| Thu | 12:00 - 1:30 pm | ||
| Fri | 12:00 - 1:30 pm |
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Coventry Health Care
- United Healthcare
- WellPoint
Bio
Dr. Nimali Fernando is a board-certified pediatrician practicing in Fredericksburg, VA and founder of the website doctoryum.com and The Doctor Yum Project, a nonprofit organization that empowers families with information on illness prevention through a healthy diet.
Dr. Fernando graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Medical Degree and Masters in Public Health. She completed her residency in Pediatrics at The University of Texas – Houston Health Science Center and then served for several years as Clinical Assistant Professor in the department of Pediatrics. In 2005, she began practicing pediatrics in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and active on the Subcommittee on Obesity Prevention for the Virginia Chapter of the AAP.
Specialties
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Pediatrics
Dr. Fernando is a pediatrician, which is a health professional who provides medical care to children. She offers comprehensive care for infants, kids & teenagers. As a pediatrician, Dr. Fernando functions as a primary care provider, or the first point of contact when a patient is sick. Dr. Fernando provides care and coordinates with the patient's family to ensure healthy growth and development.
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Adolescent Medicine
Nearly all teenagers are faced with a range of challenges and issues during their formative adolescent years. As a result, the care of an adolescent medicine specialist like Dr. Fernando can help to ensure patients are growing and maturing into healthy young adults. Dr. Fernando serves as a primary care provider for teenage patients, acting as a point of first contact when they require medical assistance.
Special Interests
- Childhood Obesity
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston • Houston, TX
Residency in Pediatrics • 1999 - 2002
Languages Spoken
- English
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