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Dr. Jared Dunahay is a board-certified pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics who joins SNHIMA as the practice’s first dedicated pediatric provider. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California, and completed his pediatric residency at Stony Brook University Hospital in New York.

Prior to joining SNHIMA, Dr. Dunahay served as Section Chief of Ambulatory Pediatrics at Elliot Health System in Bedford and Manchester. In this role, he led outpatient pediatric operations, mentored clinical staff, and contributed to quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient care. He brings more than eight years of experience caring for children from newborns through young adulthood.

Dr. Dunahay chose pediatrics because he believes the relationship between a family and their pediatrician is one of the most meaningful and lasting partnerships in medicine. He is passionate about supporting parents through every stage of childhood — from those first nervous newborn visits to the unique challenges of adolescence — while ensuring families feel heard, supported, and confident in their child’s care.

Dr. Dunahay lives in New Hampshire with his two-year-old daughter, whom he says is his greatest teacher. Outside of the office, he enjoys photography, video games, writing code, listening to music, and expanding his French vocabulary. He is excited to help grow pediatric care at SNHIMA and looks forward to serving the families of southern New Hampshire for years to come.

Dr. Jared Dunahay is a board-certified pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics who joins SNHIMA as the practice’s first dedicated pediatric provider. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California, and completed his pediatric residency at Stony Brook University Hospital in New York.

Prior to joining SNHIMA, Dr. Dunahay served as Section Chief of Ambulatory Pediatrics at Elliot Health System in Bedford and Manchester. In this role, he led outpatient pediatric operations, mentored clinical staff, and contributed to quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient care. He brings more than eight years of experience caring for children from newborns through young adulthood.

Dr. Dunahay chose pediatrics because he believes the relationship between a family and their pediatrician is one of the most meaningful and lasting partnerships in medicine. He is passionate about supporting parents through every stage of childhood — from those first nervous newborn visits to the unique challenges of adolescence — while ensuring families feel heard, supported, and confident in their child’s care.

Dr. Dunahay lives in New Hampshire with his two-year-old daughter, whom he says is his greatest teacher. Outside of the office, he enjoys photography, video games, writing code, listening to music, and expanding his French vocabulary. He is excited to help grow pediatric care at SNHIMA and looks forward to serving the families of southern New Hampshire for years to come.

Janine is an Occupational Therapist at NINH. She is certified in The LSVT BIG® program which is an intensive amplitude-based exercise program for bigger motor movements, and is also an American Red Cross CPR Instructor. Janine is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire with a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. She enjoys working with people throughout the lifespan with a holistic approach, incorporating clients and their family's. She aspires to meet clients where they are during each treatment session with a focus on guiding them to achieve their highest practical potential. She enjoys hiking, cooking, and playing with her Golden Retriever, Brewer!

Dr. Jared Dunahay is a board-certified pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics who joins SNHIMA as the practice’s first dedicated pediatric provider. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California, and completed his pediatric residency at Stony Brook University Hospital in New York.

Prior to joining SNHIMA, Dr. Dunahay served as Section Chief of Ambulatory Pediatrics at Elliot Health System in Bedford and Manchester. In this role, he led outpatient pediatric operations, mentored clinical staff, and contributed to quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient care. He brings more than eight years of experience caring for children from newborns through young adulthood.

Dr. Dunahay chose pediatrics because he believes the relationship between a family and their pediatrician is one of the most meaningful and lasting partnerships in medicine. He is passionate about supporting parents through every stage of childhood — from those first nervous newborn visits to the unique challenges of adolescence — while ensuring families feel heard, supported, and confident in their child’s care.

Dr. Dunahay lives in New Hampshire with his two-year-old daughter, whom he says is his greatest teacher. Outside of the office, he enjoys photography, video games, writing code, listening to music, and expanding his French vocabulary. He is excited to help grow pediatric care at SNHIMA and looks forward to serving the families of southern New Hampshire for years to come.

Dr. Seraphine A. Thermitus is a pediatrician in Lowell, MA and is affiliated with the Lowell General Hospital. She received her medical degree from University of Ulm Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. 

Carolyn received her Masters of Science in Nursing in 2012 from Northeastern University. She is a certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and also holds a certification as a Pediatric Mental Health Specialist. She loves caring for all ages and has a special interest in pediatric mental health. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys, playing pickleball, and cooking.

Purnima Baranwal, MD, FAAP, is a skilled pediatrician at Cardinal Pediatrics in Lowell and Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Since 2007, Dr. Baranwal has served patients in the Lowell and Chelmsford area, working with diverse communities and connecting with local community health resources. 

Dr. Baranwal graduated from Gandhi Medical College in Bhopal, India, and completed her pediatric residency at one of the leading teaching hospitals in India. She became chief resident during this time based on academic performance. Dr. Baranwal managed several vaccine-preventable diseases, including Chicken Pox, Diphtheria, Measles, Tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

Upon moving to Massachusetts, Dr. Baranwal decided to open her own practice to focus more closely on working with her patients and their families. Dr. Baranwal is passionate about connecting families with community resources. She is affiliated with Lowell General Hospital.

​When not working at Cardinal Pediatrics, Dr. Baranwal likes to run, hike, and cook with her children. She lives in a multigenerational family with her father, mother-in-law, husband, two children, and a dog. 

Dr. Julia Cowenhoven is a board-certified pediatrician with a strong foundation in both inpatient and outpatient pediatric care. She earned her medical degree from the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, where she developed a deep commitment to child health and family-centered medicine. She went on to complete her residency training through the prestigious Boston Combined Residency Program, training at both Boston Children's Hospital and Boston Medical Center — two of the nation's leading institutions in pediatric care. Most recently, Dr. Cowenhoven served as a pediatric hospitalist at Winchester Hospital, where she honed her clinical skills caring for acutely ill children and collaborating closely with families during some of their most vulnerable moments.

Dr. Cowenhoven has a deep passion for food, nutrition, and the transformative role that healthy eating plays in overall wellness. She believes wholeheartedly in the concept of food as medicine and that the choices we make at the table are among the most powerful tools we have for preventing illness and promoting long-term health. In her own kitchen, cooking is both a creative outlet and a daily practice in mindful living, and she brings that same enthusiasm into the exam room. She is especially passionate about empowering families to build healthy habits early, knowing that the patterns established in childhood ripple forward across a lifetime.

Outside of the office, Dr. Cowenhoven treasures time with her husband Tim, son Andy, and their dog Seamus. She can often be found gardening, exploring the outdoors, traveling, staying active, or curled up with a good book- pursuits that reflect the same values of balance, curiosity, and well-being that she brings to her patient care.

Purnima Baranwal, MD, FAAP, is a skilled pediatrician at Cardinal Pediatrics in Lowell and Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Since 2007, Dr. Baranwal has served patients in the Lowell and Chelmsford area, working with diverse communities and connecting with local community health resources. 

Dr. Baranwal graduated from Gandhi Medical College in Bhopal, India, and completed her pediatric residency at one of the leading teaching hospitals in India. She became chief resident during this time based on academic performance. Dr. Baranwal managed several vaccine-preventable diseases, including Chicken Pox, Diphtheria, Measles, Tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

Upon moving to Massachusetts, Dr. Baranwal decided to open her own practice to focus more closely on working with her patients and their families. Dr. Baranwal is passionate about connecting families with community resources. She is affiliated with Lowell General Hospital.

​When not working at Cardinal Pediatrics, Dr. Baranwal likes to run, hike, and cook with her children. She lives in a multigenerational family with her father, mother-in-law, husband, two children, and a dog. 

Dr. Seraphine A. Thermitus is a pediatrician in Lowell, MA and is affiliated with the Lowell General Hospital. She received her medical degree from University of Ulm Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. 

Rekha Quazi MD, FAAP, is an experienced pediatrician at Cardinal Pediatrics in Lowell and Chelmsford, Massachusetts. She is passionate about her work, her patients, and their families. 

Dr. Quazi graduated from Government Medical College in Srinagar, Kashmir, India. She then traveled to the United States, completing her pediatric residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, NY. She later completed a pediatric endocrinology fellowship at New York University Medical Center in New York, NY. Dr. Quazi is board certified in general pediatrics and pediatric endocrinology.

She served as medical director of the Pediatric Center at Holy Family Hospital, Methuen, in Methuen, Massachusetts. She later started her pediatric practice in Chelmsford, MA, where she has worked for 28 years. She is affiliated with Lowell General Hospital. 

Dr. Quazi is passionate about taking care of kids and teenagers. She enjoys painting and likes traveling, reading, cooking, and Ikebana flower arrangements when not working.

Dr. Julia Cowenhoven is a board-certified pediatrician with a strong foundation in both inpatient and outpatient pediatric care. She earned her medical degree from the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, where she developed a deep commitment to child health and family-centered medicine. She went on to complete her residency training through the prestigious Boston Combined Residency Program, training at both Boston Children's Hospital and Boston Medical Center — two of the nation's leading institutions in pediatric care. Most recently, Dr. Cowenhoven served as a pediatric hospitalist at Winchester Hospital, where she honed her clinical skills caring for acutely ill children and collaborating closely with families during some of their most vulnerable moments.

Dr. Cowenhoven has a deep passion for food, nutrition, and the transformative role that healthy eating plays in overall wellness. She believes wholeheartedly in the concept of food as medicine and that the choices we make at the table are among the most powerful tools we have for preventing illness and promoting long-term health. In her own kitchen, cooking is both a creative outlet and a daily practice in mindful living, and she brings that same enthusiasm into the exam room. She is especially passionate about empowering families to build healthy habits early, knowing that the patterns established in childhood ripple forward across a lifetime.

Outside of the office, Dr. Cowenhoven treasures time with her husband Tim, son Andy, and their dog Seamus. She can often be found gardening, exploring the outdoors, traveling, staying active, or curled up with a good book- pursuits that reflect the same values of balance, curiosity, and well-being that she brings to her patient care.