Get to Know Our Dedicated Pediatric Care Providers
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Dr. Naresh S. Purohit
MD
Dr. Purohit has a graduate degree in Medicine from India. He completed his pediatric residency at the University of South Alabama and has been practicing pediatrics in the Anniston area for over 30 years, including one year of pediatric emergency medicine at the University of South Alabama. Dr. Purohit is also a fellow of the American Pediatrics and is Board Certified.
He serves on the Board of Trustees for the International House of JSU, the Board of the Right Place that helps serve the homeless, and has served on the State Pediatrics Board for 6 years. He also supports the United Way, Big Brother, Big Sister Club, the Knox Concert Series, The Right Place, and the CP Center.
Dr Purohit enjoys biking, hiking, jogging, and being outdoors and spending time with his 2 sons and daughters in law. He is excited to now be working part time alongside his son Abhishek in the Anniston clinic.
Dr. Abhishek Purohit
DO
Dr. Abhishek Purohit was born, raised, and educated in Alabama. He graduated magna cum laude as a Spanish major and Phi Beta Kappa from Birmingham-Southern College.
While in college, he immersed himself in Spanish by volunteering as a translator at a free clinic and studied abroad in Viña Del Mar, Chile.
In 2016, he graduated from Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine in Dothan, Ala., and went on to complete his post-graduate medical training at Maimonides Medical Center in New York City. While there, he took special interest in learning about asthma, caring for premature neonates, and performing a quality improvement project in the Neonatal ICU. His project focused on improving the NICU’s workflow to start IV fluids containing dextrose in under 60 minutes for extremely premature neonates. In April 2023, he presented his research at a national academic conference, Pediatric Academic Society, in Washington, D.C.
Abhishek is extremely excited to be back in Anniston serving the kids in the community he grew up in. He also works in our Roanoke clinic which is right next door to his wife Nipa Parikh’s dental office, Chasing Smiles. He enjoys the outdoors, playing tennis, hiking, and mountain biking.
Dr. Farzana Malik
MD
Dr. Farzana Malik works at the Anniston and Moody locations. She received her Medical degree in Pakistan, and completed her pediatric residency training at Rush University in Chicago. Dr. Malik has 25 plus years of experience in Pediatrics and enjoys her work with children and families. Dr. Malik is board certified and is a fellow of the American academy of Pediatrics.
Elizabeth Tucker
MSN | PNP-PC
Elizabeth Tucker, MSN PNP-PC is originally from Georgia where she attended the University of Georgia and Columbus State University where she studied nursing and Spanish language.
Upon graduation she began working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Columbus, Georgia and was a member of the Transport Team.
Elizabeth later attended University of Alabama at Birmingham where she obtained her master’s degree in nursing with the specialty of Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care. While attending UAB, she trained at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in their Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Pulmonary Clinic and Emergency Department as well as working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit as a staff nurse.
In her spare time, Elizabeth enjoys traveling, reading, raising sheep, and spending time with her husband and three children.
Cori Broadhead
MSN | PNP-PC
Cori attended the University of Montevallo where she graduated with a degree in Biology with University Honors followed by nursing school at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.
She completed the Accelerated Masters in Nursing Pathway and received her Masters in Nursing with focus in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care.
While attending UAB, she worked as an RN at Children’s Hospital on the Renal, Endocrine, GI, and Urology Unit for 2.5 years, as well as training in both pediatric primary care and pediatric urgent care. She lives in Birmingham with her husband, two young kids, and their dog. In her free time she enjoys baking, reading, running, and camping with her family.
Ashtyn Stewart
CPNP-PC
Ashtyn is originally from Huntsville, Alabama. She obtained her Bachelors in Science of Nursing, as well as a minor in Human Development and Family Studies from Auburn University. She worked as a registered nurse in the Emergency Department at Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham for almost 4 years and is excited to transition into the Nurse Practitioner role. While working, she obtained her Masters in Science of Nursing with a concentration in Pediatric Primary Care from the University of South Alabama.
She and her husband serve at their local church, and enjoy cooking, games, and playing pickleball and disc golf. They have a dog named Kit and are about to welcome their first child, a son, in summer 2026.
Ashtyn is passionate about holistic and preventive care and wants all her patients and their families to feel confident, informed, and involved in their child’s health.
Nikko Holloway
FNP-C
I am a dedicated Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner with over 14 years of experience as a Registered Nurse. As a RN I specialized in medical surgical care, gastrointestinal procedures, and have developed a strong clinical foundation and passion for delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
My decision to pursue pediatric care stems from a deep commitment to supporting children during their most vulnerable moments and helping families feel informed, confident, and cared for. I value the opportunity to make a lasting impact early in a child’s life by promoting good health and positive healthcare experiences.
I also enjoy spending quality time with my children, traveling to new places, and exploring great food.
Amanda Hall
CRNP | IBCLC
Amanda is originally from Jacksonville, Alabama. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Emory University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of West Georgia. She knew from a very young age that she wanted to work with children and began her nursing career in UAB’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. During her 8 years there she became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
She is very passionate about breastfeeding and can help any mom meet their goal. As her children got older Amanda decided it was time to further her education and received a Master of Nursing degree from UAB. Amanda is certified by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board as a Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. During her off time she enjoys spending time with her family.
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