Vidya Govind, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Associate Chief, Section of Population Health
Medical Director, CHECK Program
Department of Pediatrics
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Dr. Vidya Govind is a pediatrician in the clinics and inpatient settings at UI Health, and joined the CHECK team in 2022. Born, raised, and trained in the Chicagoland area, she has committed her career to underserved communities in our city, and aims to provide empathetic and empowering care to all of her patients. Her clinical and academic interests include medical education, mental health and improving outcomes for those who have experienced trauma, preventative care (including using both nutrition and vaccinations to support health), and addressing health disparities. As CHECK Medical Director, Dr. Govind ensures the program follows best practices for addressing patient medical needs, is well integrated with clinic workflows, and that staff have relevant clinical knowledge and tools to support the patients we serve.