About
Dr. Kimberly Nalda grew up in Baltimore and earned her undergraduate degree from Duke University. She went on to complete her MD at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Her residency in Family Medicine took place at St. Louis University, where she was selected as Chief Resident. After residency, her family followed a decade of military moves every three years, living in St. Louis, Lexington, and eventually settling in Hockessin, Delaware.
She brings particular clinical focus to women's health and mental health. Dr. Nalda holds FMCSA certification to perform DOT physicals. After 12 years in various practice settings, she launched Rekindle Family Medicine to build the kind of practice she always believed medicine could be. Her patients describe her as an encouraging problem solver. Outside the clinic, she is a member of Sycamore Hill Church, where she serves on the worship team and in children's ministry. She is married to Dr. Ruben Nalda, Chief of Emergency Medicine at the VA Health system, and they have two teenage daughters and two dogs. Her hobbies include cooking, scrapbooking, soap-making, crafting, and singing Broadway ballads.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Duke University
Medical School
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, St. Louis University (Chief Resident)
Additional Training
FMCSA certification for DOT physicals
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Nalda right for?
Dr. Nalda works well with patients of all ages seeking a primary care physician who knows them by name. Adults managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or thyroid disorders benefit from her hands-on approach. Women looking for a physician who handles preventive care, first trimester OB, and mental health in one place will find her practice a strong fit. Commercial drivers needing DOT physicals also receive that service as part of membership. Patients who value direct access to their doctor via text, phone, or video will feel at home here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Nalda treats a broad range of conditions across all ages. Her chronic disease work includes diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, thyroid disorders, asthma, COPD, allergies, eczema, and migraines. She also treats acute issues like colds, flu, stomach bugs, UTIs, rashes, strains, sprains, simple fractures, lacerations, burns, and abscesses. Her mental health focus covers depression and anxiety.
Yes. Dr. Nalda brings particular focus to women's health and mental health. On the women's health side, she performs Pap smears, breast exams, and first trimester OB care. Her mental health work includes counseling for depression and anxiety. She also holds FMCSA certification to perform DOT physicals.
Dr. Nalda earned her MD at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She completed her Family Medicine residency at St. Louis University, where she was selected as Chief Resident. Before medical school, she attended Duke University for her undergraduate degree.
Dr. Nalda brings over 12 years of clinical experience to Rekindle Family Medicine. She worked across various practice settings before founding Rekindle to build a practice centered on genuine patient relationships and transparent pricing.
Yes. Dr. Nalda holds FMCSA certification and performs DOT physicals for commercial drivers. Members receive DOT physicals at no additional cost. Non-members pay $100 per physical.
Dr. Nalda stays accessible to her patients through text, email, phone, and video via the Spruce Health app. This direct communication is part of the membership and does not require scheduling a formal appointment for every question.
Yes. Dr. Nalda provides family medicine care for patients of all ages, from children needing school and sports physicals to adults managing chronic conditions.
Dr. Nalda built her career around the belief that medicine works best when rooted in real patient relationships. After 12 years in various clinical settings, she launched Rekindle Family Medicine to practice the kind of care she always believed was possible.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026