Dr. Namrata's Story: Medical Expertise Makes Even More Wishes Possible

Namrata is a pediatric kidney specialist and is enthusiastic about referring kids for wishes. “I think wishes are the most important part of treatment.”

While she had heard about Make-A-Wish, Namrata was unsure how to get involved until a colleague told her about the chapter’s Medical Advisory Council. “I said, hey, do you have a kidney specialist on there? ... I can be that person. I can do something. I can help and bring a different perspective.”

Namrata loves working with children and has two little ones of her own. One of her favorite things about wish granting is seeing the glow of excitement within her patients when they receive their wish. She believes wishes can uplift the entire family. 

“How do you know that a kid is better? They want to play. They want to have fun. They want to pick on their brother and their sister and, you know, just be little kids. And I think part of the wish that's so encompassing and endearing is it's not just for the child, but it's for the caregivers, for all the family.”

Namrata is proud to be a WishMaker and volunteering has mutually benefited her. “Make-A-Wish helped me become a better physician, because it really helps hone in on the importance of the emotional balance.”