4.8
26 Ratings with 13 written Reviews
Summary
Shamini Govender, MD, provides pediatric care for newborns, children and adolescents, focusing on preventive medicine. Dr. Govender's medical interests include breastfeeding, nutrition and healthy foods, meditation and yoga as a treatment modality. Dr. Govender treats her patients and families with respect, compassion and kindness, understanding that each patient and family have different priorities and are at different stages in life. An outdoor enthusiast, Dr. Govender stays active hiking and jogging local trails with her two children. She also enjoys international travel and vegetarian cooking.
Quick Facts
- 28 years of experience
- 21 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- Univ Hosp Of Cleveland, Pediatrics
- 13 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 5 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 office location
- Female
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
Scripps Clinic Santee
278 Town Center Pkwy Ste 105Santee, CA 92071 Tel: (858) 554-7272
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Pediatrics | Pediatrics | Pediatrics | Nurse Practitioner |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 28 Years of Experience | 18 Years of Experience | 18 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks Chinese, Spanish | |
| Santee , CA | Franklin , TN | Franklin , TN | San Diego , CA |
| Med School: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md | Med School: Sackler School of Medicine -- Tel-Aviv University | Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Shamini Govender
Medical Specialties
Shamini Govender has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Shamini Govender has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
28 Years Experience
Shamini Govender holds an active medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Univ Hosp Of Cleveland, Pediatrics.
Medical School
Graduated from Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md in 1998.
NPI Number
Shamini Govender's NPI number is 1962504423.
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- Shamini Govender speaks English and Spanish.
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- Shamini Govender's office is located at 278 Town Center Pkwy Ste 105, Santee, CA, 92071.
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- You can see the insurance plans that Shamini Govender accepts on their Vitals profile.
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