Jodi Backalar, MD
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Jodi Backalar, MD
Pediatrics, Year 1
Child Neurology Residency Program
Delivery Address
Doctors' Office Tower
2200 Children's Way
Room / Suite
11210A
Nashville
Tennessee
37232-9559
Undergraduate: Washing University in St. Louis
Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Jodi grew up in Farmington Hills, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. She completed her undergraduate degree at Washington University in St. Louis and her medical degree at Des Moines University. Jodi has always had an interest in the developing brain, and she is so excited to begin her child neurology training here at Vanderbilt University Medical Center!
In her free time, Jodi enjoys spending time with her fiancé, Taylor, and blue heeler, Sriracha (yes, the same type of dog as Bluey!). She also loves being outside, listening to live music, and playing/watching tennis.