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Dr. Avneet K. Bawa, MD, FAAP
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Dr. Gunpreet Singh, MD, FAAP
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Dr. Gurneet Anand, MS, ND
​​​​​​​Thrive Wellness Institute
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Melvina Evereklian, CPNP

Dr. Avneet K. Bawa, board-certified pediatrician and fellow of the AAP, founded Potomac Valley Pediatrics in 1991. She earned her MD from Indiana University and completed residency at Kosair Children's Hospital. With over 34 years of experience, she’s known for her advocacy, especially for NICU graduates and children with special needs. She has a strong interest in complementary medicine and is a member of Lady Docs. Outside of work, she enjoys nature walks, reading, movies and family time. 

Dr. Bawa was recently featured on Women of Washington for her dedication to the pediatric profession for the past 3 decades.
Check out the Women of Washington recording here.
Check out the Live your Best recording here
Dr. Gunpreet Singh, board-certified pediatrician and AAP fellow, brings over 25 years of experience in ER, urgent care, and outpatient pediatrics. She earned her MD from Lady Hardinge Medical College and completed residency at Brookdale University Hospital. Passionate about children’s health, she focuses on breastfeeding support, dermatology, and preventive care.  She loves to make a child laugh and smile during the visit. She enjoys guiding children and their families towards healthy living and well being from birth through teenage years. She is dedicated to performing quality, compassionate and evidence-based care. She joined Potomac Valley Pediatrics in June 2020 and lives in North Potomac with her physician husband and two daughters. Outside work, she enjoys swimming, yoga and long walks. 
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Dr. Gurneet K. Anand, a board-certified naturopathic doctor, joined Potomac Valley Pediatrics in March 2022. She received her bachelor's degree from The Catholic University of America and her master's degree from Lincoln Memorial University in the field of biomedical professions and research. She completed her doctorate in naturopathic medicine from The University of Bridgeport School of Naturopathic Medicine. She loves working with the pediatric population focusing on all areas of wellness from head to toe. She employs several naturopathic modalities in her holistic practice including but not limited to nutrition, counseling, botanical medicine, hydrotherapy, homeopathy, physical medicine, etc. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, nature walks, sharing her faith and exploring global cuisines. ​​​​​​​
Check out her services here

Melvina Evereklian, board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner, joined Potomac Valley Pediatrics in 2023. She brings experience in primary care and neonatal nursing, with a focus on newborn care, breastfeeding, nutrition and development. As a Drexel University and University of Maryland graduate, she also has a background in clinical research and is passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality care.