Dr. Vaishali Benaka Hebbar is a board-certified pediatrician with over eight years of experience dedicated to improving child health in underserved communities. She currently practices at a Federally Qualified Health Center in Central California, where she focuses on preventive care, nutrition, and supporting healthy growth from infancy through adolescence. As a Certified Lactation Counselor, she is passionate about promoting breastfeeding and maternal-infant health as a foundation for lifelong wellness.

Dr. Hebbar has a strong commitment to addressing childhood obesity, viewing it not only as a medical condition but as a critical public health challenge. She is deeply invested in helping families overcome barriers to healthy nutrition and lifestyle. She believes that empowering children and parents with education, resources, and ongoing support is key to creating lasting change.

With her focus on health equity, Dr. Hebbar is dedicated to ensuring that every child regardless of background has the opportunity to achieve healthy growth, optimal nutrition, and long-term well being.

 

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