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Prachi Gautam, MD

-Undergraduate: Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, India.
-Medical School: Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, India.
-Residency: MLN Med College, Allahabad, India and SN Med College, Agra, India.
-Additional Training: Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York.
-Additional Languages: Hindi

Q & A with Dr. Prachi Gautam

How did you get into pediatrics?
Growing up, I was always comfortable being around children and could relate to them easily. I chose to be a Pediatrician and have loved every minute of my career. I think children are the most innocent and pure form of human beings. They are energetic, funny and great to work with. Having raised children of my own, I can relate to concerns of children and families that come to Pediatric clinics.

Where did you grow up?
I grew up in India.

Where do you live?
Brooklyn.

What do you enjoy most about working in your neighborhood office?
The family environment.
What keeps you motivated?
Helping children and families.

What do you do for fun?
Listen to music, spend time with my family, movies, picnics.