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Vidya Govind, MD
Pediatrics
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Dr. Vidya Govind is a pediatrician in the clinics and inpatient settings at UI Health, and joined the CHECK team in 2022. Born, raised, and trained in the Chicagoland area, she has committed her career to underserved communities in our city, and aims to provide empathetic and empowering care to all of her patients. Her clinical and academic interests include mental health and improving outcomes for those who have experienced trauma, preventative care (including using both nutrition and vaccinations to support health), and addressing health disparities. She is also involved with medical student and resident training, education, and mentorship initiatives. As CHECK Medical Director, Dr. Govind ensures the program follows best practices for addressing patient medical needs, is well integrated with clinic workflows, and that staff have relevant clinical knowledge and tools to support the patients we serve.
Gender: Female
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
specialties & services
- Pediatric Primary Care / General Pediatrics
- Pediatrics
- Community Medicine
- Adverse Youth Experiences
- Family-centered Communication
location
Outpatient Care Center, Suite 2E
1801 W. Taylor Street
Chicago, IL 60612
312.996.7416
education
- Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
- Residency: University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
- Internship: American Board of Pediatrics
- Medical School: University of Illinois – Chicago, Chicago, IL