Departments:
Texas Children's Pediatrics
Office location:
1111 W 34th
Suite 102
Austin, TX 78705
Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Get to know Nicole Bernard, MD, FAAP
Nicole Bernard, M.D. is a board certified pediatrician and a Fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics.
She attended Washington University in St. Louis, receiving a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences with Honors in Psychology in 2005. After teaching in East St. Louis, and building with Habitat for Humanity she returned to Texas for medical school. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in 2012, and completed her pediatric residency at the University of Texas at Austin Dell Children’s Medical Center.
As a global health scholar, she has traveled to work in pediatrics in Ecuador, Kenya, and Haiti. As a native Austinite, she sought to bring global health home to Austin, as one of the founding co-directors of the C.D. Doyle Clinic, serving the local indigent and homeless community of Austin.
She is married to Andrew Peppard, her best friend from childhood, and enjoys travel, being a foodie, live music, and Lady Bird Lake (Town Lake).
Special Interests
- ADHD
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Breastfeeding
- Healthy eating
- Infant/Newborn
- Obesity
- Safety
- Toddlers
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School | Residency | Pediatrics | 2015 |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2012 |
| Washington University in St. Louis | Bachelors | Psychology | 2005 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Fellow |
| Greater Austin Pediatric Society | Member |
| Texas Medical Association | Member |
| Travis County Medical Society | Member |
Board Certification
| Title |
|---|
| American Board of Pediatrics |
Awards
Top Doctor, Austin Monthly
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