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Sunanda Chelikani-Kotagiri, MD, FAAP

Board-Certified Pediatrician

Serving at:

Fallbrook

Languages spoken:

English

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Q&A with Dr. Chelikani-Kotagiri

What is your favorite animated movie or cartoon?

Tom and Jerry

What is your favorite children's book?

Cat in the Hat

What was your favorite childhood toy?

LEGOs

Who is your greatest inspiration?

My dad.

What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?

Spending time with family
Cooking
Watching movies
Shopping

What inspired you to work in pediatrics?

I enjoy working with children, and building relationships with children and their families and help shape a child's health early in life. Its rewarding to see how resilient children are and how even small interventions can have lasting impact on their development and well-being.
It gives me immense satisfaction to see their smiles and watch them grow into successful adults and bring their kids back for check ups.

What unique qualities, skills, or services set you apart, and how do you build a positive rapport with patients and their families?

As a pediatrician I can communicate effectively with children of different ages while at the same time addressing parents concerns as well.
Emphasize more on disease prevention, healthy lifestyles and early intervention, promoting children's health and safety .
Apart from regular Well child visits and preventive care, we also offer care for other chronic conditions like Asthma, ADHD, Behavioral health evaluation, Adolescent healthcare including Sports physicals.

Where to find Dr. Chelikani-Kotagiri:

Fallbrook | Houston, TX

  • Monday: 8AM–5PM
  • Tuesday: 8AM–5PM
  • Wednesday: 8AM–5PM
  • Thursday: 8AM–5PM
  • Friday: 8AM–5PM
  • Saturday: 9AM–1PM
  • Sunday: Closed

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