meet our team
Dhruti Pandya, MD, FAAP
Board-Certified Pediatrician
Languages spoken:
English & Gujarati
Q&A with Dr. Pandya
What is your favorite animated movie or cartoon?
Donald Duck
What is your favorite children's book and why?
I loved Goldilocks and The three bears book growing up because it was about kindness and family
What was your favorite childhood toy?
I loved all different toys
Who is your greatest inspiration and why?
My Parents have always been my inspiration. Their strength and perseverance, and their unconditional support has made me who I am today
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
Traveling with my family
What inspired you to work in pediatrics?
Child health and development has always been a passion of mine. I love that I can help them from infancy to young adulthood.
What unique qualities, skills, or services set you apart, and how do you build a positive rapport with patients and their families?
I help each child feel comfortable while they are in the examination room by speaking with them and listening to them. This helps them feel more at ease.
How do you accommodate patients with special needs?
Each child is different.
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Ross University, Roseau, Dominica, West Indies
Undergraduate Degree:
Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics