Dr. Kavita S. Karlekar, MD

Born in Midland, Texas. Grew up in multiple countries including Saudi Arabia Attended American International School of Vienna (Austria) for high school Earned undergraduate dual majors in Human Biology & South Asian Studies from Brown University Summit Medical Group She previously lived and practiced in the New York area before relocating to Tennessee. 🎓 Education & Training Medical School: Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI — MD (2002) Healthcare4PPL Residency: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), Newark, NJ Summit Medical Group Served as Chief Medical Resident during residency. Summit Medical Group 👩‍⚕️ Specialties Internal Medicine Pediatrics Board certified in both specialties. 🩺 Certifications & Skills Board Certified: ✔ American Board of Internal Medicine ✔ American Board of Pediatrics Healthgrades Additional Clinical Certifications: • ACLS – Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support • PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support • NALS – Neonatal Advanced Life Support 🏥 Hospital Affiliations Williamson Medical Center, Franklin/Brentwood, TN Healthcare4PPL Other local hospital privileges reported (e.g., Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital) per patient‑review directories. 🧪 Research & Awards Recipient of National Health Service Corps Award Multiple intern/resident of the month honors Annual Golden Apple Award for Teaching during medical schooling Has published and presented research on ocular and nasal allergy, influenza and emerging pathogens at national conferences. 📋 Professional Identifiers NPI (National Provider Identifier): 1134337983