Rita Nathawad MD, FAAP

Dr. Rita Nathawad is a pediatrician in Jacksonville, Florida. She is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Community and Societal Pediatrics at the University of Florida, College of Medicine-Jacksonville. She is medical director for the Bower Lyman Center for the Medically Complex Child and the Jacksonville Health and Transition Services (JaxHATS) programs. She is also the Associate Program Director of the Pediatric Residency Program, and responsible for curriculum development and training in Advocacy and Global Health.

Having completed a fellowship in Community and Societal Pediatrics at UF, and a master’s degree in Global Health Policy at the University of London, School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, she possesses a unique background and skill set relevant to training in these areas. Her clinical, education, research and advocacy work are all grounded in the principles of child rights, health equity and social justice.