About
Nicole (Nicki) Groves, MD earned her undergraduate degree at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota. She then completed her medical degree and pediatric medicine residency at the University of Minnesota. She entered private practice in 2002 as a general pediatrician at Stillwater Medical Group in Stillwater, MN. Her career spans more than 20 years of primary care pediatric medicine.
After her family relocated to Black Mountain, NC in 2011, Dr. Groves expanded her clinical scope. She has served as a pediatric hospitalist, a Quality and Patient Safety Officer, and an outpatient medical director of a pediatric multi-specialty practice. She holds board certification from the American Board of Pediatrics and has been an active American Academy of Pediatrics member since 2002, through both the Minnesota and North Carolina state chapters. She also belongs to the NC Pediatric Society. At Sourwood Pediatrics, she treats the whole child with a focus on root causes, prevention, and personalized care. Outside of medicine, she enjoys paddleboarding, hiking, pilates, and exploring Western NC with her husband and twin daughters.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Macalester College, St. Paul, MN
Medical School
University of Minnesota
Residency
Pediatric Medicine, University of Minnesota
Additional Training
Worked as pediatric hospitalist, Quality and Patient Safety Officer, and outpatient medical director of a pediatric multi-specialty practice
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Groves right for?
Dr. Groves is a strong fit for families with children and teens from birth through age 19. Parents who want direct access to their pediatrician, including same-day visits and direct texting, will find her model especially practical. She works well with children managing chronic conditions, complex healthcare needs, or developmental concerns that benefit from frequent follow-up. Families seeking a whole-person approach to pediatric care, one that considers emotional and social health alongside physical symptoms, will connect well with her philosophy. Summer campers in the Black Mountain area also benefit from her dedicated camper care program.
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Dr. Groves treats a broad range of acute and chronic pediatric conditions. For acute illness, she sees nasal congestion, cough, ear infections, colds, sore throats, rashes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flu, COVID-19, strep throat, and RSV. She also manages chronic diseases and complex healthcare needs requiring ongoing care coordination.
Yes. Dr. Groves holds board certification from the American Board of Pediatrics. She has maintained active membership in the American Academy of Pediatrics since 2002, including the Minnesota and North Carolina state chapters, and she belongs to the NC Pediatric Society.
Dr. Groves earned her undergraduate degree from Macalester College in St. Paul, MN. She received her medical degree from the University of Minnesota and completed her pediatric medicine residency there as well. She began her clinical career in 2002 at Stillwater Medical Group in Stillwater, MN.
Dr. Groves takes a holistic approach to each child's health. She focuses on identifying root causes rather than treating symptoms alone. Her care incorporates physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. She pairs evidence-based pediatric medicine with personalized, preventive care planning.
Dr. Groves has more than 20 years of experience practicing primary care pediatric medicine. Beyond general pediatrics, she has worked as a pediatric hospitalist, a Quality and Patient Safety Officer, and an outpatient medical director of a pediatric multi-specialty practice.
Yes. Members text or call Dr. Groves directly. She responds to messages until 8 pm on weekdays and weekends. After 8 pm, she addresses non-urgent questions the following morning. She also provides advance notice when she is out of town and arranges a trusted backup physician when needed.
Yes. Dr. Groves provides newborn care as part of her practice. Sourwood Pediatrics accepts patients from birth through age 19, so families can stay with Dr. Groves from a child's earliest days through their teen years.
Dr. Groves sees patients from birth through age 19. Her training and career span all pediatric age groups, including newborns, toddlers, school-age children, and teenagers.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026