Kimberly Karrat Rauch, DO

I love helping children meet their fullest potential. I enjoy finding fun and exciting ways to promote fitness, health and function for children of all ages while also working with the families to engage everyone in a healing environment. I aim to see every patient as the individual they are and meet them where they are to best address their needs. My area of special interest is in pediatric care. Outside of work, I enjoy exercising and being outside with my family.

I have worked in a variety of settings throughout my career treating both adult and pediatric patients. My areas of specialty include aquatic therapy and treating individuals with bleeding disorders. I currently participate in patient care, research and other projects through the UNC Hemophilia Treatment Center and am an active member of their comprehensive care team. I also participate as a mentor within UNCs pediatric physical therapy residency. When not working, my interest includes swimming, hiking, traveling and my dog.

After working with special needs populations in recreation and support settings, as well as English as a second language (ESL) teaching, I decided to pursue speech language pathology. I was able to combine those two interests, as well as open more doors for helping individuals. My top priority as a provider is to establish a comfortable, trusting relationship with the patient and family and to work together as a team to determine goals. My areas of special interest include early childhood development, developmental disorders and bilingual development. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, water activities, skating, skiing and singing.