PHS Team
When it comes to caring for and treating children and their mothers, our pediatric specialists have a combined experience of over 100 years. With a fully-equipped NICU and advanced neonatal and pediatric emergency treatment, we provide round-the-clock pediatric care. But more than being a board-certified pediatric clinic, our skilled team of pediatric doctors is kind and empathetic to your child’s physical and emotional needs. From the moment a baby is born till a child grows into their adolescent years, we ensure you play the most crucial role on our healthcare team. For each pediatric specialty, we adopt a considerate and multidisciplinary approach that considers what each of our little patients requires.
Dr. Jyoti Murthy
Medical Doctor, Board Certified Pediatrician
Dr. Jyoti Murthy is a Board-Certified Pediatrician and has been practicing in the Dallas area for over 15 years. She obtained her medical degree from the Armed Forces Medical College in India. She completed her Pediatrics Residency at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center in New York. Her special interests include the care of newborns, treatment for pediatric obesity, and asthma treatment. She speaks Hindi, Kannada, and Marathi.
Dr. Murthy maintains that her focus as a pediatrician is looking at the whole child, considering the physical, mental, and social health issues that might affect a child’s growth and development. She selflessly holds herself out as a resource to parents as they raise their children to be happy and healthy, looking forward to being a part of their family.
Dr. Murthy lives in Irving with her family. Outside of the office, she enjoys long walks, short runs, volunteering, and creating artwork.
Carolina Skertchly, PNP
Carolina is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas Christian University and her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington. She has been a Registered Nurse since 2014 with a background in Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatric Cardiac ICU, and School Nursing. She grew up speaking Spanish and is fully bilingual.
Carolina is passionate about providing preventative and holistic care to children of all ages in order to improve the health of the community as a whole. The most rewarding aspect of her job is collaborating with families to support the upbringing and development of their children. She loves watching the family grow together and enjoys the challenges and fun that come with every stage of childhood. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, son and dog and enjoys running, traveling and spending time outdoors.