Dr. Lewis has been a practicing pediatrician for over 20 years. She writes about child health and parenting across cultures. Dr. Lewis has traveled the world extensively and has a keen interest in the medical and parenting philosophies of other countries. She has been chosen two years in a row as a Mom-Approved Pediatrician by Dallas Fort Worth Child Magazine. Dr. Lewis has contributed to many blogs and websites, recently including New Parent Magazine, Bloggy Moms and Multicultural Kid Blogs. Dr. Lewis recently completed her first book for publication with Familius: Feed the Baby Hummus: Pediatrician-Backed Secrets from Cultures Around the World.
Dr. Lewis attended medical school at the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. During her third and fourth years of medical studies, she performed her clinical rotations at London Hospital Medical College in England where she received clinical honors. She completed her pediatrics residency at Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Scott and White Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas, where she served as Chief Resident. For 2 years after her residency, she was Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Texas A&M University Health Science Center. Dr. Lewis is board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.