meet our team
Raluca Papadopol, MD
Board-Certified Pediatrician
Languages spoken:
English & Rumanian
Q&A with Dr. Papadopol
What is your favorite animated movie or cartoon?
My favorite animated movie is Aladdin.
What is your favorite children's book?
All Roald Dahl books because they can be read at any age!
What was your favorite childhood toy?
I still build LEGOs!
Who is your greatest inspiration?
My father who insisted that I learn English - as a secondary language - at the ripe age of four, and then emphasized education and hard work throughout his life.
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
Gardening and rescuing plants.
What inspired you to work in pediatrics?
My own pediatrician, who was living in the same apartment building and sometimes let me visit her in her house with minor aches and pains and made sure to give me some treats as well!
What unique qualities, skills, or services set you apart, and how do you build a positive rapport with patients and their families?
Coming form a different background gave me a chance to interact with and understand diverse families and cultures.
How do you accommodate patients with special needs?
All personnel in our practice is well versed in accommodating children and parents with special needs and different disabilities.