Julia Sparks, MD

Pediatric Hospitalist

How long have you worked in Pediatrics?        
1 year                                 

What is your favorite thing about your job?     
Partnering with families in their child's healthcare, patient education, learning every day with trainees and team members, and practicing evidenced-based medicine.    

What is your hometown?
Louisville, KY

What is your favorite movie?
The Fault in Our Stars

Tell us about your family:
I am married to my high school sweetheart and we have an 18 month old daughter who keeps us on our toes at all times!

Do you have pets?
Yes, a German Shepherd named Heidi!

What are you doing, where are you going, for your next vacation?
St. Pete, FL to celebrate our 5-year wedding anniversary.

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A doctor (LOL)

What is one of your proudest accomplishments?
Our brilliant daughter!

What is your favorite quote?
“I am seeking, I am striving, I am in it with all my heart” – Van Gogh

What was your first job?
Server at Famous Dave's BBQ

What is your favorite ice cream?
Spumoni