The 20 Best Autism Spectrum Disorder Doctors Near Me in District of Columbia, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 121 doctor with experience in Autism Spectrum Disorder near District of Columbia, US. Of these, 114 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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121 providers found
    Distinguished in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Distinguished in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Gaillard is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gaillard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Epilepsy in Children, Liver Embolization, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathaniel Jones is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asthma in Children, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Delayed Growth.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    111 Michigan Ave NW, Dept Of Neurology, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Wright is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Wright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, and Seizures.

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    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Quinn is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Quinn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Athymia, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Asthma in Children.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gisella Valderrama is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Valderrama is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her clinical expertise encompasses Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Chinese Restaurant Syndrome, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS).

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rosemary Thomas is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her clinical expertise encompasses Intussusception in Children, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Asthma in Children, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Haroon Shaukat is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Shaukat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His clinical expertise encompasses Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Asthma in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Camilo Gutierrez is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gutierrez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Asthma in Children, and Infantile Neutropenia.

    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    The Ross Center For Anxiety & Related Disorders Inc

    5225 Wisconsin Ave NW Ste 400, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benedetto Vitiello is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Vitiello is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Anorexia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Children's National Takoma Theatre

    6833 4th St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cathy Scheiner is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Scheiner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Microcephaly, and Increased Head Circumference.

    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Office

    3734 Jenifer St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joel Kleinman is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kleinman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicol Awadalla is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Awadalla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Delayed Growth, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatrics

    Children's National Takoma Theatre

    6833 4th St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebecca Lane is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lane is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Delayed Growth, and Williams Syndrome.

    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Advanced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrea Gropman is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gropman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Klinefelter Syndrome, Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), MELAS Syndrome, Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    The McCuiston Group

    106 Irving St NW Ste 2300, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marjorie Mcknight is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mcknight is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Baller-Gerold Syndrome, Croup, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Mcknight is board certified in American Academy Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    Children's National Takoma Theatre

    6833 4th St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ayman Saleh is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Saleh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Selective Mutism.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    Office

    3010 44th Pl NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Judith Rapoport is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Rapoport is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Children's Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Lewanda is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lewanda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Increased Head Circumference, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cantu Syndrome, and Perlman Syndrome.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatric Neurology

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Difazio is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Difazio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Tourette Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.

    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Experienced in Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Sure & Associates DC Professional Corporation

    2333 Ontario Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Schroeder is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Schroeder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Asthma in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Delayed Growth.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Autism Spectrum Disorder?

    Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder. It often appears in the first 2 to 3 years of life. ASD affects the brain's ability to develop normal social and communication skills.

    When should I see an Autism Spectrum Disorder doctor in District of Columbia, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Autism Spectrum Disorder doctor in District of Columbia, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Autism Spectrum Disorder doctors in District of Columbia, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Autism Spectrum Disorder doctors in District of Columbia, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Autism Spectrum Disorder doctor in District of Columbia, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Autism Spectrum Disorder doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Autism Spectrum Disorder doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Autism Spectrum Disorder doctor in District of Columbia, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Autism Spectrum Disorder doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Autism Spectrum Disorder doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Autism Spectrum Disorder doctors in District of Columbia, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Autism Spectrum Disorder doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Autism Spectrum Disorder doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Autism Spectrum Disorder doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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