Vinod Gidvani-Diaz, MD is Board Certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology / Oncology. He is fluent in English and Spanish and practices with Pediatric Specialists of Texas in San Antonio as well as at the outreach clinic in Laredo.
Dr. Gidvani decided to pursue a career in medicine as a high school student. He later completed a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental toxicology as an alternative to the traditional pre-med route to medical school. He was accepted by the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland which offered both a great education and fascinating experiences as a commissioned Air Force officer.
Dr. Gidvani completed his internship and residency in general pediatrics at Keesler Medical Center at Keesler Air Force Base in Mississippi. He served as a general pediatrician at Elmendorf Air Force base in Alaska for three years before completing his fellowship in pediatric hematology/oncology through the National Capital Consortium at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC.
He served as a staff pediatric hematologist/oncologist and chief of inpatient services at San Antonio Military Medical Center from 2005 until joining Pediatric Specialists of Texas in late 2016 when he retired from the Air Force Medical Corps with the rank of Llietutenant Colonel.
Dr. Gidvani sees patients at Pediatric Specialists of Texas and Methodist Children’s Hospital.