
Nimali E Fernando MD
Pediatric Nutrition, Obesity and Eating Disorders, Health and Culture, Pediatric Healthcare Research and Healthcare Policy
Pediatrician at Yum Pediatrics
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10482 Georgetown DrSpotsylvania, VA 22553
Phone+1 540-369-3316
Fax+1 540-369-3317
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Education & Training
University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Pediatrics, 1999 - 2003
University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 1999
Certifications & Licensure
VA State Medical License 2005 - 2026
TX State Medical License 2002 - 2007
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- McMurtry Award Mary Washington Hospital Foundation, 2015
Publications & Presentations
Books/Book Chapters
Press Mentions
Addressing Pediatric Obesity with Digital Tools and Personalized CareMarch 26th, 2025
How to Tell if Your Toddler's Tantrums Are Normal or A Sign of Something More SeriousDecember 17th, 2019
Here’s How Dr. Nimali Fernando Is Fighting Childhood Obesity Through the Dr. Yum ProjectSeptember 2nd, 2019
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
External Links
- The Doctor Yum Projecthttp://www.doctoryum.org
- Yum Pediatricshttp://www.yumpediatrics.com
- Parenting in the Kitchenhttp://www.parentinginthekitchen.com
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