Meet Doctor Kevin Springle! Kevin is a Pediatrician at Pediatric Associates in Simpsonville. Kevin and his wife Tennille have been married for 19 years. They have a 16 year old son (Donovan) and a 12 year old daughter (Danielle). Kevin is member of Kingdom Life Church on Holland Road in Simpsonville where he is involved with the Praise and Worship Team as a singer.
We want to thank Dr. Kevin for sharing his story and telling us about his compassion for helping children and his love for the Golden Strip Community.
Q: What inspired you or led you to become a Pediatrician?
A: I always had an interest in science and health coupled with a desire to care for others. I developed a special interest in taking care of children through my community outreach as a teenager and college student.
Q: How long have you been a Pediatrician?
A: 16 years.
Q: What do you enjoy most about what you do?
A: I enjoy getting to witness children grow into mature and responsible members of society, and partnering with parents in their growth along the way.
Q: Describe the strangest or funniest incident you’ve experienced in your business?
A: I can’t think of one particular incident, but I will say children constantly say and do things in my practice that make me smile.
Q: What did you do prior to this career?
A: I was a student. I went from College at Morehouse… to Medical School…to Residency.
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in the Golden Strip, and what do you love there?
A: Honestly I like a good 5 guys burger with Cajun fries.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in the Golden Strip area?
A: I am originally from the city of Greenville, but have lived in the Golden strip area for 15 years.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be? And why?
A: Hawaii. I have been to Maui but would love to explore the many other islands.
Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: I’m not a huge movie fan, but I do like the Marvel Superhero movies.
Q: What advice would you give a crowd of people?
A: Look around you and make sure you are in a crowd that has similar values and morals as yourself. If not you might want to leave.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
A: Definitely an Alaskan cruise!
Q: Name a favorite musical artist you would like to see perform (dead or alive)?
A: I would have loved to see Michael Jackson perform.
Q: What current / former local business makes you feel the most nostalgic about the Golden Strip area?
A: Martins Farms area that now houses Publix and other stores.
Q: Choosing anyone alive and a non-relative: with whom would you love to have lunch?
A. Denzel Washington.
Q. Why?
A. He just seems like a cool guy.
Q. Where in the Golden Strip area would you and Denzel have lunch?
A: Stella’s Bistro.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about the Golden Strip area?
A: I enjoy the downtown area around Curtis Street.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 or 10 years?
A: Still working in the same place.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
A: I want to learn to play the guitar
Q: What 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
A: Refuge, God, Peace
Q: If you were cast into a major motion picture and had your choice of anyone to be your co-star, who would you choose?
A: Halle Berry.
Q: If you had a full time staff member that was fully paid for, who would you choose? Chef, Housekeeper, Driver, Coach, Physical Fitness Trainer, or Nanny?
A: I would choose a physical fitness trainer.
Q: Do you have a charity or organization that you are passionate about?
A: I am passionate about sickle cell awareness.
Q: What do you like to do in your spare time?
A: Relax, read, and play video games.
Q: Who else would you like to see nominated as a Face of the Golden Strip?
A: The Owner of Howard’s Pharmacy.
