Dr. Nimisha Bajaj is a board-certified pediatrician and palliative care specialist at Children’s National Medical Center. She completed her fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine at Akron Children's Hospital, where she also received specialized training in pediatric palliative care. Prior to that, she completed her residency in Categorical Pediatrics at Nationwide Children's Hospital.

With a focus in both pediatrics and palliative care, she is passionate about improving quality of life for children with complex medical needs, ensuring that care is compassionate, patient-centered, and family-focused. She also has an interest in advancing provider well-being and human connections, especially utilizing medical humanities, and promoting palliative care education throughout the healthcare system.