The 20 Best Congenital Hypothyroidism Doctors Near Me in District of Columbia, US

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 8 doctor with experience in Congenital Hypothyroidism near District of Columbia, US. Of these, 8 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Congenital Hypothyroidism
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Experienced in Congenital Hypothyroidism
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital-Diabetes Complex Clinic

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Persky is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 12 years. Dr. Persky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hypothyroidism. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency, Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Familial Short Stature (FSS). Dr. Persky is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, 2021 and American Board Of Pediatrics, 2017.

    Experienced in Congenital Hypothyroidism
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Experienced in Congenital Hypothyroidism
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital-Prenatal Pediatrics Institute

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Offers Telehealth

    Constantinos Voulgaropoulos, MD, is a faculty member in the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes. He received his medical degree from the Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki, Greece and completed residency in pediatrics at New York Medical College. After residency, he completed his pediatric endocrinology fellowship at Washington University/St. Louis Children's Hospital. After fellowship training, Dr. Voulgaropoulos began clinical private practice at St. John's Medical Center in Missouri, then joined Children's of Minnesota where he was recognized for clinical care (A listing in Best Doctors in Minnesota) and teaching (University of Minnesota Residents Mitch Einzig Award). His clinical interests include endocrine complications that develop during long-term follow-up after bone marrow transplantation and from nervous system cancers. Dr. Voulgaropoulos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hypothyroidism. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Familial Short Stature (FSS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus. Dr. Voulgaropoulos is board certified in Pediatric Endocrinology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1995 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1990.

    Experienced in Congenital Hypothyroidism
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Experienced in Congenital Hypothyroidism
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4850 Massachusetts Ave NW Fl 2, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicolas Cuttriss is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Cuttriss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hypothyroidism. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Familial Short Stature (FSS).

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    Experienced in Congenital Hypothyroidism
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Experienced in Congenital Hypothyroidism
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Mid Atlantic States, Inc

    700 2nd St Ne, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Stanley is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Stanley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hypothyroidism. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Precocious Puberty, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).

    Experienced in Congenital Hypothyroidism
    Oncology | Pediatric Endocrinology
    Experienced in Congenital Hypothyroidism
    Oncology | Pediatric Endocrinology
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital-Diabetes Complex Clinic

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Tamil
    Offers Telehealth

    Priya Vaidyanathan, MD, is a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist who has been on the staff of the Children's National Hospital since December 2005 soon after completing her pediatric endocrinology fellowship. She provides clinical care to patients with diverse endocrine needs, and her research interest is in the field of thyroid disorders. Dr. Vaidyanathan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hypothyroidism. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Diabetes Insipidus (DI), and Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus. Dr. Vaidyanathan is board certified in Pediatric Endocrinology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2007 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2002.

    Experienced in Congenital Hypothyroidism
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Experienced in Congenital Hypothyroidism
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Referral may be required

    Telehealth Video Visit

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Dauber, MD, MMSc, is the chief of endocrinology at Children’s National Hospital. As a pediatric endocrinologist, Dr. Dauber works in all areas of pediatric endocrinology, but specializes in studying and treating growth disorders. Dr. Dauber has published more than 65 studies and regularly speaks at international pediatric endocrinology conferences, discussing a variety of topics, including clinical clues to identify rare genetic growth conditions, genetic factors that influence height and the timing of puberty, as well as novel genetic disorders that he has helped identify. He is the recipient of the 2020 Richard E. Weitzman Outstanding Early Career Investigator Award from the Endocrine Society for successfully applying innovative genetic technologies to pediatric endocrinology. With a medical degree and a Master’s of Medical Sciences in Clinical Investigation from Harvard Medical School, Dr. Dauber finds it natural to merge academic research with its clinical counterparts to accelerate cutting-edge treatment and multidisciplinary care. He is currently working with pediatric health centers to integrate genomics into patient registries and electronic health records, harnessing large data sets, including whole-exome sequences, to help clinicians identify and treat high-risk patients. Over the next few years, Dr. Dauber will create an endocrinology research program at Children’s National, transforming the type of care that children with endocrine disorders receive. This will make it easier for parents to find comprehensive resources for rare conditions, thyroid problems, growth disorders, early or delayed puberty, as well as type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Dr. Dauber also has experience with guiding joint infrastructures and engines of innovation. Previously, he served as the program director and director of translational research at the interdisciplinary Cincinnati Center for Growth Disorders at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Additionally, he was the director of their Genomics First for Undiagnosed Diseases Program and guided medical residents and fellows as an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati. He held similar roles as the assistant medical director for the clinical research unit at Boston Children’s Hospital and as an assistant professor in pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Dauber holds board certifications in pediatrics and pediatric endocrinology from the American Board of Pediatrics. He is an active member of and has received several awards and honors from the Endocrine Society, Pediatric Endocrine Society, European Society of Pediatric Endocrinology and the Society for Pediatric Research. Dr. Dauber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hypothyroidism. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Hypochondroplasia, Precocious Puberty, and Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD). Dr. Dauber is board certified in Endocrinology Diabetes And Metabolism: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2011 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2007.

    Experienced in Congenital Hypothyroidism
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Endocrinology
    Experienced in Congenital Hypothyroidism
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Endocrinology
    Referral may be required

    Telehealth Video Visit

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrea Estrada is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Estrada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hypothyroidism. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mccune-Albright Syndrome, Osteitis Fibrosa, Albright's Hereditary Osteodystrophy, and Pseudohypoparathyroidism. Dr. Estrada is board certified in Pediatric Endocrinology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2015 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2012.

    Experienced in Congenital Hypothyroidism
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Congenital Hypothyroidism
    Internal Medicine

    Selam Medical Service LLC

    1328 Southern Ave SE Ste 205, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gilbert Daniel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Daniel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hypothyroidism. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Congenital Hypothyroidism?

    Congenital hypothyroidism is a partial or complete loss of function of the thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) that affects infants from birth (congenital). The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped tissue in the lower neck. It makes iodine-containing hormones that play an important role in regulating growth, brain development, and the rate of chemical reactions in the body (metabolism). People with congenital hypothyroidism have lower-than-normal levels of these important hormones.

    When should I see a Congenital Hypothyroidism 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 a Congenital Hypothyroidism 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 Congenital Hypothyroidism 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 Congenital Hypothyroidism 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 a Congenital Hypothyroidism 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 Congenital Hypothyroidism doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Congenital Hypothyroidism 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 a Congenital Hypothyroidism 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 Congenital Hypothyroidism 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 Congenital Hypothyroidism 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 Congenital Hypothyroidism doctors in District of Columbia, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Congenital Hypothyroidism 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 a Congenital Hypothyroidism doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Congenital Hypothyroidism 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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