About Me

Dr. Allison Garsva is a board-certified pediatrician with 16 years of patient care experience. She received her B.S. from Florida State University with a major in Exercise Physiology and minors in Chemistry and Biology. She earned her medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine-Bradenton in 2008 and completed her Pediatrics residency at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida, in 2011. After completing her pediatrics training, she had the privilege of serving her community by working in several community health centers in Tampa, Miami, and St. Petersburg, Florida, and serving on the board of directors for a nonprofit organization, Baby Cycle, that provided diapers to families in need. She then worked at a busy private practice in Miami until she relocated to Gastonia in 2024. In her spare time, she enjoys running, mountain biking and boating with her family.

EDUCATION

• Undergraduate: Florida State University
• Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton
• Residency: University of South Florida Pediatric Residency Program

Certifications

• American Board of Pediatrics

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My Specialties

• Pediatrics