Born in India, Pallavi moved to the United States at age two. She grew up in Plano, Texas and attended the University of Texas at Dallas for both her bachelor's degree in neuroscience and her master's degree in healthcare leadership and management. She then moved to Houston for medical school at McGovern Medical School (UTHealth Houston).

During medical school, Pallavi was involved in mentorship, advocacy with the American Medical Association, and medical education. She also completed a scholarly concentration in the medical humanities with a focus on mental health disparities in immigrant communities. Pallavi has always loved working with children, and she plans to work in a pediatric subspecialty in the future. As a pediatrician, her mission is to create safe, inclusive, and accessible spaces for all children.

In her spare time, Pallavi likes to read, write, try different workouts, and pretend she is on the Great British Bake Off. She also enjoys spending time with her partner and loved ones, especially at local parks, restaurants, and coffee shops.