Dr. Dipesh Navsaria

Dr. Dipesh Navsaria I am a pediatrician with graduate degrees in children's librarianship and public health as well as a "past life" as a physician assistant.

Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD (the "Doctor Librarian") posts on Early Brain Development, Early Literacy Promotion, Medical Education, Pediatrics, Vexillology and so on... Twitter: My professional life sits at the delightful intersection of pediatrics, child development, children's literature, public librarianship, economics, education, neuroscience, psychology and public policy. My fo

rmal roles include being an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, Director of Advocacy Training for the Pediatric Residency Program, and the Medical Director of Reach Out and Read Wisconsin. I also have significant leadership involvement with the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and am involved with a variety of committees at the American Academy of Pediatrics nationally. My clinical practice is at Access Community Health Centers in South Madison. However, this is a personal page. The opinions expressed here represent my own and not those of any of the above organizations unless clearly marked as such. Also, I reserve the right to remove posts/comments I deem inappropriate or offensive. I also reserve the right to terminate involvement by anyone who posts such content. Also, this page may provide general health information and is not specific advice intended for any particular individual(s). It is not a professional medical opinion or a diagnosis. (If you think it is, you have problems.) Always consult your personal health care provider about your concerns. No ongoing relationship of any sort (including but not limited to any form of professional relationship) is implied or offered by me. Use some common sense, okay? :-)

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At Reach Out and Read and the Pediatric Academic Societies….
04/24/2026

At Reach Out and Read and the Pediatric Academic Societies….

Another Wisconsin Chapter of the AAP Advocacy Day in the books! First time in the unusual venue of a comedy club 😄, acco...
03/26/2026

Another Wisconsin Chapter of the AAP Advocacy Day in the books! First time in the unusual venue of a comedy club 😄, accompanied by our spokescow Dr Moo.

We spoke with legislative offices about online environments and digital media, and how they relate to the health of children and youth. A fulfilling day, as always. 😤

Thrilled to see Early Voting for the Wisconsin Spring Elections in my building on campus! Convenient, and nifty Voting B...
03/24/2026

Thrilled to see Early Voting for the Wisconsin Spring Elections in my building on campus! Convenient, and nifty Voting Badger stickers to boot!

It is a wonderful thing toa) have a Little Free Library in one's yard;b) be part of Reach Out and Read; andc) have a lit...
03/14/2026

It is a wonderful thing to
a) have a Little Free Library in one's yard;
b) be part of Reach Out and Read; and
c) have a little neighbor who is all about the above.
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I wish my timing wasn't "perfect" for my latest The Capital Times column to appear given today's case of measles right h...
02/02/2026

I wish my timing wasn't "perfect" for my latest The Capital Times column to appear given today's case of measles right here in Dane County, but…yeah.

"Are we better off and healthier at the outset of 2026 than we were at the outset of 2025? I don’t think we are. Please continue to listen to reliable sources, speak with your health care providers and ask them your questions, and look for evidence-based recommendations rather than wishful thinking and suppositions."

Dipesh Navsaria: Vaccines are among the best-studied medical interventions, and yet disproven myths are being brought up again along with new ones.

It's an ad...but it's an absolute banger of one of the finest relational messages of all time.
01/28/2026

It's an ad...but it's an absolute banger of one of the finest relational messages of all time.

This Super Bowl 2026, we’re reimagining Mister Rogers' iconic song “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” with the incomparable Lady Gaga.Join us behind the scenes at S...

01/21/2026
01/21/2026

Reach Out and Read Wisconsin could not have reached 15 years without the support, dedication, and work of its Advisory Council.

Our Advisory Council members serve as strategic champions of our mission, key ambassadors who bridge the gap between our program and the community, and advocates who work to secure the visibility and resources necessary to sustain our impact in every clinic.

If you are passionate about shared reading, early relational health, and kindergarten readiness, join our council! We are looking for new members to support us in event planning, fundraising strategies, and clinic engagement.

Interested? Email wisconsin@reachoutandread.org with the subject line: Advisory Council.

01/21/2026
01/18/2026

For Dipesh Navsaria, books belong in children’s medical checkups as surely as growth charts and vaccines. Trained in pediatrics, public health, and library science, Navsaria has spent decades exploring how shared stories shape the earliest stages of development. He works across clinics, classrooms...

01/16/2026

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