At Harvest Pediatrics, we consider it both a great joy and responsibility to care for children. Most of us are parents ourselves, so we strive to be understanding and available to the families we are privileged to serve. We are honored that you have chosen us as your child's primary medical provider and are confident that you will be pleased with the quality of care and service that we can provide you and your family.
A vital part of our service to children begins with our outstanding staff who works hard to manage and maintain a professional, caring and supportive environment for our patients in a timely manner. Our doctors are lifelong learners. Not only have they received advanced medical training in pediatrics, they continually pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest in child health care.
Your child's health is as important to us as it is to you. We look forward to providing you with excellent medical care your child deserves.
Staci Hemmerlin, CPNP
Staci joined Harvest Pediatrics in February 2000. She attended graduate school at Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California. Prior to receiving her Master’s Degree as a pediatric nurse practitioner she received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Pacific Union College in Angwin, California. The National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses and the Board of Registered Nursing, California certifies Staci.
Her professional interests include working with children and families with food allergies and celiac disease.
Staci and her family live in Napa. She, her husband and two boys are avid water skiers and can be found skiing the slopes of Lake Tahoe during the winter. Her son’s are blossoming baseball players and their mother does not miss a game of her boys!
Sparsha Govardhan, MSN, PNP-PC, RN
Sparsha is a dedicated Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with a strong background in pediatric care and a special interest in managing common gastrointestinal conditions in children. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Johns Hopkins University and a master’s degree in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner studies from Yale University. Before pursuing advanced nursing education in the United States, Sparsha earned her bachelor’s degree in medicine from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences. Her diverse medical training and cross-cultural experience have helped shape a compassionate, evidence-based approach to pediatric care. Sparsha is passionate about working with children and their families to promote health, manage chronic conditions, and support overall well-being. She believes in empowering families through education and personalized care, with a focus on creating a comforting and supportive environment for young patients.
Emma Miller, D.O.
Emma joined Harvest Pediatrics in September 2025. She received her medical degree from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - New York, and completed Pediatric residency training at Oklahoma State University in Tulsa, OK. She is excited to be back in the Bay Area (born & raised in San Francisco), and loving Napa life. When she is not working she loves to spend time with her husband, dog, and family. She loves to take walks, exercise, spend time outside, read, and bake!