meet our team
Tamika Maxwell, DO
Board-Certified Pediatrician
Languages spoken:
English
Q&A with Dr. Maxwell
What is your favorite animated movie or cartoon?
The Lion King
What is your favorite children's book and why?
"Go Dog Go" because my dad read it to us as kids and I had the honor of doing the same for my son! "It's a dog party!"
What was your favorite childhood toy?
Cabbage Patch Kids
Who is your greatest inspiration and why?
My greatest inspiration is my mom. She was raised on a farm in a rural part of Jamaica, faced many challenges, and is now a cancer survivor. Through it all she remains hopeful, motivated, and continues to put family and faith first.
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
Swimming, traveling, enjoying live music, spending time with family and friends
What inspired you to work in pediatrics?
My father, a fellow pediatrician, inspired me to work in the field. I spent many days visiting him as he cared for premature babies in the ICU and knew from a very young age that pediatrics was my calling.
I truly enjoy serving the children of our communities. I love seeing the wonders of the world on their faces as they grow and feel it is a privilege and honor to be a small part of their growth & development.
What unique qualities, skills, or services set you apart, and how do you build a positive rapport with patients and their families?
I see every patient and family as if they were my own. Their sons and daughters are mine too. As I help guide patients and their families in important decisions regarding their mental, emotional, and physical health, I try to always understand their background and family dynamic, as we work as a team to serve them in the best way possible.
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (1999 - 2003)
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Academy of Osteopathic Pediatricians
American Osteopathic Association