Dr. Jennie and special guest, Dr. Nikette Neal, Lead Physician at Pediatric Associates' Palmetto Bay office, talk Picky Eaters, what kids should be eating, normal serving sizes, healthy foods and more.
Dr. Jennie and Dr. Neal discuss how common picky eating is and how to approach picky eaters from a behavioral standpoint. The doctors discuss how to avoid tantrums at meal time, when meal shakes are appropriate and what to look for when grocery shopping for picky eaters to ensure they have a well-balanced diet and to limit snacking over nutritious meals.
Dr. Nikette Neal first became interested in medicine in high school when she watched her father’s successful battle with prostate cancer. This led her to attend the University of Central Florida for college, where she graduated with honors in Molecular and Microbiology while simultaneously completing four years of genetics research. Afterward, she attended Ross University for medical school. Her experience there eventually led her to complete her pediatric residency at the University of Nevada, School of Medicine in Las Vegas. She completed this program at the top of her cohort winning the award for “Outstanding Graduating Resident”.
Dr. Neal began her career at Pediatric Associates as a general outpatient pediatrician. Since then, she has expanded her skillset by becoming an Assistant Professor and Clerkship Director at the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Medicine. In this position, she has received several accolades including the award for “40 Under 40 Black Leaders of Today and Tomorrow”, being featured by the United Way for Women’s History Month, and being asked to speak at a regional conference for the American Medical Women’s Association.
Last year, Dr. Neal was promoted to Lead Physician for the Palmetto Bay office of Pediatric Associates. She currently serves on the Clinician Development Team and the Clinician Advisory Committee. She loves to sing, dance, read, and serve at her church. She is a devoted wife and mother of two. While she is known for her patience, dedication, and attention to detail for each individual patient case, she still finds time to put her family first. She hopes to continue to use her medical skills in order to further the field of Pediatrics, helping to improve patient outcomes and encourage the next generation of physicians.
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