Ali Naqvi, M.D. of Laurel Pediatric Clinic, a division of South Central Regional Medical Center, is pleased to announce his recent board certification in General Pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP), one of the 24 specialty boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). To earn this certification, Dr. Naqvi successfully met strict requirements and passed a rigorous secure examination, showing commitment and dedication to the highest level of professionalism and expertise in patient care.

Founded in 1933, the ABP is an independent, non-profit organization whose certification is recognized throughout the world as a credential signifying a high level of physician competence. Certification by the ABP has one objective –to promote excellence in medical care for children and adolescents. ABP certification provides a standard of excellence by which the public can select pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists. Although ABP certification is voluntary, nearly all qualified pediatricians seek this recognition.

The ABP awards certification in General Pediatrics and in the following subspecialty areas: Adolescent Medicine, Child Abuse Pediatrics, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Endocrinology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Pediatric Nephrology, Pediatric Pulmonology and Pediatric Rheumatology.

Certification is also awarded in conjunction with other specialty boards in the areas of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Medical Toxicology, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, Sleep Medicine, Sports Medicine and Transplant Hepatology.

Dr. Naqvi completed his residency in Pediatrics from Miami Children’s Hospital in Miami, Florida. He is now located at Laurel Pediatric Clinic and is accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, please call 601.649.3520.

For more information about the ABP, please visit their Web site at www.abp.org.