We are excited to announce that Dr. Jorge Jara Kudin is joining Brandywine Pediatrics in early 2025. Dr. Jara will assume Dr. Simonetti’s and Dr. Irwin’s practice following their retirement at the end of 2024.
Dr. Jara is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Medicine, a Board-Certified pediatrician, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He grew up in Latin America – living in Colombia, Mexico, and Bolivia – before coming to the United States for college. He graduated with honors from the University of Pennsylvania, receiving a dual major in Economics and Political Science. After graduating, he worked in management consulting for several years in New York City, prior to switching careers to pursue his true vocation of practicing medicine.
He completed the post-baccalaureate pre-medical program at Columbia University and subsequently received his medical degree from the University of Virginia. After graduating from medical school, he completed his pediatrics residency training at Nemours Children’s Health (formerly A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children). Dr. Jara then joined Nemours Children’s Health as a primary care pediatrician, where he has worked for 7 1/2 years.
Shortly after residency, Dr. Jara met his beautiful wife, Christina. They settled in Wilmington and are raising a wonderful son – with another on the way! Most of all, Dr. Jara enjoys spending time with his family. His neighbors often see him and his son playing by the creek and collecting bugs, sticks, and rocks. Dr. Jara and his wife love to travel and are hoping to one day venture out to explore Japan.