About
Dr. Yolanda Rivera-Caudill, MD, FAAP, DipABLM, brings three decades of pediatric practice to The Tiny Beet in Savannah, Georgia. She holds board certification as a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a Diplomate of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. Known warmly as Dr. Beet, she built much of her career in Miami before relocating to Savannah to open her own practice. Discovering Lifestyle Medicine was the turning point that inspired her to create The Tiny Beet.
Dr. Rivera-Caudill takes a root-cause approach to children's health. She focuses on the six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine: healthy eating with a plant-based emphasis, physical activity, sleep, stress management, healthy relationships, and avoiding substances. She is passionate about treating conditions like stomach issues, migraines, scoliosis, developmental delays, anxiety, and sleep disorders in young patients. Families who have followed her from Miami to Georgia speak to her commitment to long-term continuity, after-hours follow-up calls, and genuine listening. She earned recognition as a 2020 BizPitch Savannah finalist for her vision in founding the practice.
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Who is Dr. Rivera-Caudill right for?
Dr. Rivera-Caudill is an excellent fit for families seeking a pediatrician who looks beyond symptoms to root causes. Parents who want nutrition counseling, Lifestyle Medicine education, and chronic disease prevention alongside standard pediatric care will feel at home here. She serves newborns through age 18, making her a strong choice for families who want one trusted doctor across childhood. Families managing ongoing conditions like anxiety, sleep disorders, or digestive issues benefit from her comprehensive, relationship-driven approach. Parents who value direct access to their child's doctor and unhurried 30-minute visits find her practice especially well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Rivera-Caudill handles the full scope of general pediatrics alongside conditions with a lifestyle component. She has extensive experience managing stomach issues, migraines, scoliosis, developmental delays, anxiety, and sleep disorders in children. Her root-cause approach means she looks at nutrition, sleep, stress, and physical activity as part of every clinical picture.
Dr. Rivera-Caudill uses the six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine to guide care: healthy eating with a plant-based focus, physical activity, sleep, stress management, healthy relationships, and avoiding substances. She applies this framework to prevent chronic disease and support overall wellbeing in children of all ages. She also teaches families practical skills like cooking nutritious meals on a budget.
Dr. Rivera-Caudill has practiced pediatrics for 30 years. She spent much of her career in Miami before relocating to Savannah, where she founded The Tiny Beet. Some families have maintained a continuous relationship with her for over 21 years.
Yes. Dr. Rivera-Caudill holds two board certifications. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP) and a Diplomate of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine (DipABLM). These credentials reflect her expertise in both general pediatrics and evidence-based lifestyle-focused care.
Yes. Dr. Rivera-Caudill visits newborns at home as part of the Sprouts membership tier. The Sprouts tier includes three home visits: one to two days after hospital discharge, at two weeks of age, and at one month of age. Home visits for non-members are also available for a fee of $200 per visit.
Yes. Members receive Dr. Rivera-Caudill's direct phone number. She has a documented history of following up with families after hours and calling to check in after specialist visits. This level of access is a central part of her practice model.
Dr. Rivera-Caudill sees patients from birth through 18 years of age. She has cared for multiple children within the same family and has maintained relationships with some patients through childhood into early adulthood.
Yes. Lactation support is part of the membership at The Tiny Beet. Dr. Rivera-Caudill includes this service for members, making it especially relevant for families enrolled in the Sprouts tier with newborns.
Dr. Rivera-Caudill is a strong advocate for plant-based eating as a foundation for children's health. She teaches families how to prepare healthy meals with practical budget and time considerations in mind. She also recommends evidence-based resources like Nutrition Facts and the Whole Food Plant-Based Diet Guide.
Doctor profile last updated April 4, 2026