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I'm Dr. Regina McInerney Lopez, and I'm a pediatrician at Optum.

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Growing up, I had two first cousins who had cancer. Seeing doctors and nurses work with them made me want to go into healthcare.

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I went to Villanova University and then to NYCOM, the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, Long Island.

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In college, a friend passed away from meningitis—a vaccine‑preventable disease. That experience contributed to my wanting to go into pediatrics and emphasized the importance of vaccines.

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It's wonderful to watch kids grow from infancy through adolescence. Being a mom myself helps me relate to parents. I have three children: a 13‑year‑old daughter, an 11‑year‑old son, and a 6‑year‑old daughter.

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With Optum, we have pediatric specialists available, often for same‑day or next‑day appointments. Communication is seamless through our electronic medical record.

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I'm a Boy Scout leader for my son. My older daughter is a swimmer, and my youngest plays soccer, so we stay busy with activities.

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When we have free time, we like to hike, walk, or spend time around town.

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Hi, I'm Dr. Regina McInerney Lopez, and I'm a pediatrician at Optum.