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Bhakti Samant

Bhakti Samant, MD, is a pediatric resident at a Federally Qualified Health Center in Baton Rouge, LA. Prioritizing culturally competent care, she treats patients in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Hindi. With her REACH training, she plans to pursue community outreach and collaboration to enhance access to mental health care for children beyond her immediate caseload.

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