Livia Y. Maruoka Nishi, MD

Dr. Livia Nishi, MD, was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil. She received her medical education at one of the top private medical schools in the state, which is also the starting point of Neymar and Pele, both renowned soccer players. During her time in medical school, her interest in high-risk pregnancy and women's health grew. After moving to the United States, she worked as a research assistant at the University of Texas Health Science Center in the Department of Maternal Fetal Medicine. However, she eventually decided to pursue family medicine and provide comprehensive care for families. Before successfully matching at the University of Oklahoma in Tulsa, she spent a year as a research trainee at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, specifically in the family medicine department.

During her residency, Dr. Nishi focused on women's health and participated in the Family Medicine Obstetrics training track. She also developed a quality improvement project using the IHI model to enhance structured improvement in women's access to contraception at her residency clinic. As chief resident, she graduated from the residency program and was honored with the Paul E. Tietze Memorial Award for delivering excellent and compassionate care, going above and beyond for her patients when needed.

After completing her residency, Dr. Nishi decided to pursue additional training in obstetrics and women's health at TMH. She chose this path not only because it aligns with her passion but also because she wanted to continue providing care to the patients she formed bonds with during their prenatal care and developed complicated pregnancies or required c-sections.

In her free time, Dr. Nishi enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and traveling. She also plays tennis and volleyball. Both Dr. Nishi and her husband have a deep fondness for amusement parks, especially Disney and Universal, and they have an extensive knowledge of Disney songs. In November 2022, they celebrated their wedding ceremony in Orlando, FL.