Pushpa Nagaram Vadivel, MD
I speak: English
My gender: Female
Where I practice
About me
Hello, and welcome! I often go by Dr. Vadivel.
I'm honored to have the opportunity to share information about myself. It's very important that you feel comfortable with your pediatrician, and I hope this page will help you get to know me.
Biography
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. —Mahatma Gandhi
My lifelong journey of service started when I cared for my grandfather, a cancer patient, as a young girl and continues to this day as I seek to become an exceptional pediatrician.
I grew up in a small town in Southern India and developed a passion for service at a young age. Though I expected to be a pediatrician in India, I was blessed to find my soul mate, a caring and loving husband, joined him in California, and completed residency at UCSF Fresno.
I moved to the San Diego area with my family in 2014 and feel fortunate to live in such a beautiful place. I'm mother of 2 wonderful children and find motherhood to be the most rewarding and very challenging gift in my life. I have standards of care I want for my own children as a guide to care for my patients.
I have special interest in breastfeeding medicine and closely work with our lactation consultants to support and promote breastfeeding. I am very excited to work with you and have the opportunity to develop long-lasting memorable relationships.
About my practice
I find it highly rewarding to advocate for children’s physical, emotional, and mental health and guide parents to better care for their children. I aspire to be the type of pediatrician who becomes a part of the family unit.
Through my lifelong journey of service, I have discovered my passion to be a pediatrician. I view becoming a pediatrician as the best way to continue my journey of service.
How I thrive
Spending quality time with my family and keeping balance in my life are very importance to me. I enjoy hiking at Torrey Pines National Park with my daughter, taking her to tennis lessons, traveling and cooking. I also make it a priority to set aside time to relax and read a book.
My office
Languages spoken by medical staff
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My provider type
Physicians and SurgeonsMedical groups, plans, and locations
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Plans accepted
- Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
- HMO
- Medi-Cal Managed Care
- Point-of-Service Plan (POS)
- Senior Advantage
Otay Mesa Medical Offices
Contact information
- Advice/appointments/cancellations/messages
- 1-833-574-2273 (toll free)
- Information
- 1-833-574-2273 (toll free)
- Pharmacy information/refills by phone
- 1-866-385-2645 (toll free)
Notifications
- Provider offers telehealth services.
My training, certifications and licensing
Medical school
Rajah Muthiah Medical CollegeBoard certification
Pediatrics
American Board of PediatricsMedical training
Internship
Pediatrics
Charles R. Drew University, GME OfficeResidency
Pediatrics
UCSF Fresno Center for Medical Ed. and ResearchJoined Permanente Medical Group
2018Active license information
License number
A105920License type
Physician and SurgeonLicense issuing state
CALIFORNIANational Provider Identifier (NPI)
1558515445Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
CompletedMy hospitals
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