The 20 Best Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) Doctors Near Me in District of Columbia, US

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) near District of Columbia, US. Of these, 18 are Experienced, 3 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    Elite in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Elite in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
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    Rare Disease Institute

    7125 13th Place Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Ah Mew, MD, is director of the Inherited Metabolic Disorders Program at Children’s National Hospital and is associate professor of Pediatrics at The George Washington University. He is a clinical geneticist and clinical biochemical geneticist whose primary research interests include urea cycle disorders, organic acidemias, and other disorders of ammonia metabolism. He is the principal investigator or co-PI of several projects funded through the National Institutes of Health and Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute. Dr. Ah Mew is the Children’s National site-PI and an active member of the NIH-funded Urea Cycle Disorders Consortium (UCDC). He has authored multiple publications and book chapters on hyperammonemia and urea cycle disorders and has lectured internationally on these topics. Dr. Mew is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Maple Syrup Urine Disease, Argininosuccinic Aciduria, and Propionic Acidemia. Dr. Mew is board certified in American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 2020 and Clinical Biochemical Genetics: American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 2011.

    Elite in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Elite in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Referral may be required

    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 Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). She is also highly rated in 37 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).

    Elite in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Elite in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Referral may be required

    Childrens National Med Ctr

    111 Michigan Ave NW Ste 300, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mendel Tuchman is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tuchman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency, Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Carbamoyl Phosphate Synthetase 1 Deficiency, and Argininosuccinic Aciduria.

    Are you looking for a specific type of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)?

    Common conditions include: Arginase Deficiency, Argininosuccinic Aciduria, Carbamoyl Phosphate Synthetase 1 Deficiency, Citrullinemia, N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency

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    Distinguished in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics | Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Rare Disease Institute

    7125 13th Place Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    55+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark L. Batshaw, MD, is a neurodevelopmental pediatrician and Senior Investigator in the Center for Genetic Medicine Research at Children’s National Hospital. Dr. Batshaw also holds the Fight for Children Professorship in the Department of Pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. He previously served as the director of the Children's National Research Institute. He received a medical degree from the University of Chicago, completed a residency in pediatrics at the Hospital for Sick Children and a fellowship in neurodevelopmental pediatrics at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, Johns Hopkins. He previously served on the faculty of John Hopkins and the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Batshaw has spent his entire career caring for children with developmental disabilities. He has published more than 200 articles and reviews and is senior editor of the classic textbook, “Children With Disabilities,” now entering its eighth edition. Dr. Batshaw’s research has focused on inborn errors of urea synthesis, in which he is considered an international authority and he has been continuously funded as an National Institutes of Health Principal Investigator for over 40 years. Dr. Batshaw is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Batshaw is board certified in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2001 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1976.

    Distinguished in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital-Neuroscience Clinic

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Room 1300, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali, Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Kuntal Sen, MD, is the co-director of Neurogenetics Clinic in the Division of Neurogenetics and Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics at Children's National Hospital. He is a graduate of Grant Government Medical College, Mumbai. He completed a combined pediatrics-medical genetics and genomics residency at the Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University of Medicine. He then completed a child neurology fellowship at Children’s National. He also worked at the National Institutes of Health as a volunteer for the Undiagnosed Diseases Program. He is one of the few physicians in the country with dual training in neurology and clinical genetics which affords him a unique expertise to diagnose and manage patients with complex monogenic neurological disorders. Dr. Sen’s clinical expertise is centered on providing long-term, holistic, and family-centered care for patients with mitochondrial diseases and other ultra-rare neuro-metabolic disorders. Dr. Sen's research focus is on multi-modal neuroimaging and neuromonitoring in inborn errors of metabolism. Dr. Sen has published several peer-reviewed articles and presented at many international conferences on newborn screening disorders, rare neurometabolic epilepsies and ethics in genetic testing. Dr. Sen spearheaded a national survey aimed at identifying innovative approaches to educate child neurologists about genomic testing. This initiative culminated in the development and release of a national curriculum through the Child Neurology Society, under his leadership. He was elected chair of the Neurogenetics Section of the American Academy of Neurology, reflecting his national recognition in the field. He is a fellow of the American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) and a member of the ACMG Advocacy and Government Affairs Committee. He also serves as the media editor for the Pediatric Neurology Journal. During his medical training, he has won awards and grants from professional societies including the prestigious ACMG Foundation/Perkin Elmer Award and Children’s National Founders Auxiliary Board Grant. Publications Google Scholar. Dr. Sen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Hydranencephaly, Lissencephaly 2, and Cortical Dysplasia. Dr. Sen is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2022 and Clinical Genetics (MD): American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 2019.

    Distinguished in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Steven B. Hopping M.D.

    2440 M St NW Ste 205, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Jemsek is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Jemsek is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) and Lyme Disease.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French

    Jennifer Chapman, MD, is a pediatric emergency medicine physician and the director of the Children's National Hospital Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship program. Her clinical interests include international medicine. Dr. Chapman serves on the board of Health for Humanity, guiding direction and policies of a non-governmental organization focused on international health development. Dr. Chapman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Monkeypox, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), and Asthma in Children. Dr. Chapman is board certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2002 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1994.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital-Neuroscience Clinic

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Room 1300, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dana Harrar, MD, PhD, is an associate professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, D.C. She serves as the director of the Pediatric Critical Care Neurology Program and Pediatric Stroke Program at Children’s National Hospital. Dr. Harrar cares for patients within the Critical Care Neurology and Intensive Care Unit EEG services. She is board-certified in neurology with special qualifications in child neurology, clinical neurophysiology and neurocritical care. Her research areas of interest include acute pediatric stroke and critical care EEG monitoring. Dr. Harrar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Status Epilepticus, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Absence Seizure, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Harrar is board certified in Clinical Neurophysiology: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2019 and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2016.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven L. Shein, MD, FCCM, earned his Bachelor’s degree as an Echols Scholar at the University of Virginia in 2001 and his Medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 2005, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his pediatrics residency at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital and his Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Prior to joining Children’s National, Dr. Shein served as chief of the Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital. He oversaw the Pediatric ICU and Pediatric Sedation Unit service lines, co-directed the PICU Fellowship Program and the PICU Research Program, held the Linsalata Family Distinguished Chair in Pediatric Critical Care and Emergency Medicine and was a Professor of Pediatrics at Case Western. He also completed leadership training through the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs, among others. An accomplished researcher, he has authored more than 120 peer-reviewed manuscripts and numerous book chapters; co-founded BACON (Bronchiolitis: Advancing Care and Outcomes Network), the bronchiolitis research subgroup of PALISI—the largest PICU research collaborative in the world; and has been an invited expert for several national and international initiatives related to acute respiratory failure, including the second Pediatric Acute Lung Injury Consensus Conference and the American Academy of Pediatrics’ HIFLO project to reduce unnecessary high-flow nasal cannula use. His contributions have been recognized with election as a Fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine, designation as a University Hospitals Distinguished Physician and multiple Presidential Citations from the Society of Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Shein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Cerebral Hypoxia, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), and Subglottic Stenosis. Dr. Shein is board certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2008 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2008.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Telehealth Video Visit

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

    Wei-Liang Chen, MD, specialized in child neurology and genetics with focus on epilepsy, infantile spasm, brain malformation and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Chen is in charge of treatment trials in epilepsy. He is the site investigator in a national research consortium, Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium (PERC) Infantile Spasm group. He is also the principal investigator for the Epileptic Encephalopathy program at Children's National Hospital and serves as co-investigator in several other research projects focusing on neurogenetic diseases, neurometabolic disorders and functional neuroimaging. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Megalencephaly-Capillary Malformation Syndrome, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome. Dr. Chen is board certified in American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 2021, Clinical Neurophysiology: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2019, and Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2018.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital-Neuroscience Clinic

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Room 1300, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William D. Gaillard, MD, professor of neurology and neurophysiology, is chief of the Divisions of Child Neurology and of Epilepsy and Neurophysiology. He is director of the Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Program — one of the leading multidisciplinary pediatric epilepsy programs in the country. As associate director of the Children’s National Research Institute’s Center for Neuroscience Research, he is responsible for overseeing and organizing clinical neuroscience research. Dr. Gaillard is professor of pediatrics and neurology at the George Washington University School of Medicine; Professor of Neurology, Georgetown University; and Adjunct Professor of Hearing and Speech Sciences, University of Maryland, College Park. Additionally, Dr. Gaillard holds longstanding collaborations with the Clinical Epilepsy Section (CES), National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and NIH. His innovative research utilizes advanced structural and functional imaging to examine the effects of epilepsy on brain structure and function. His pioneering work with functional imaging has changed clinical practice for patients with epilepsy, made important technical contributions to structural and functional imaging methods, and provided fundamental scientific insights on the biology of brain plasticity. Ultimately, the goal of his research is to improve the outcomes and lives of children with epilepsy. Dr. Gaillard is a past president of the American Epilepsy Society. He is past treasurer of the American Epilepsy Society, past chair of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) Commission on Diagnostics, past chair of the ILAE Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Task Force and past member of the Pediatric Commission. He is a past editor of Epilepsy Research and a past editor of Epilepsia. He is the author of more than 240 peer-reviewed scientific papers and more than 50 chapters and holds longstanding federal and foundation grant funding. Dr. Gaillard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Status Epilepticus, Liver Embolization, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Gaillard is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2005, and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 1992.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital-Prenatal Pediatrics Institute

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali, Hindi

    Sudeepta Basu is a Neonatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Basu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Premature Infant, Newborn Low Blood Sugar, Atresia of Small Intestine, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Basu is board certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2016 and American Board Of Pediatrics, 2012.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Friendship Heights

    5028 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John M. Schreiber, MD, FAES, is the Associate Chief of Epilepsy and EEG Operations, Medical Director of EEG and the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit and the director of Epilepsy Genetics at Children's National Hospital. After earning his medical degree cum laude at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, he completed Pediatrics and Child Neurology training at Children’s National Hospital. Before returning in 2013, he served as an Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology Fellow at the National Institutes of Health, gaining experience in epilepsy clinical trials and in neurogenetic disorders. His primary clinical and research interests are on the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of genetically-mediated epilepsies, particularly channelopathies. Dr. Schreiber is the principal investigator at Children’s National for various epilepsy observational and interventional clinical trials with a focus on neurogenetic disorders. He serves on the Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium board, is the co-chair for the Investigators' Workshop Committee of the American Epilepsy Society, and serves on the Epilepsy Foundation Professional Advisory Board and several other advisory boards. Publications PUBMED. Dr. Schreiber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Seizures, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures. Dr. Schreiber is board certified in Epilepsy: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2016, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2013, and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2011.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required
    111 Michigan Ave Nw, Children's National Medical Center, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kimberly Chapman is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Chapman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Brittle Cornea Syndrome, Methylmalonic Acidemia, and Mitochondrial Trifunctional Protein Deficiency.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Family Medicine

    House Calls Of The District Of Columbia Inc.

    811 L St SE, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenyon Chavis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Chavis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Dementia.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Children's National Hospital

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

    Debra Regier is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Regier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gangliosidosis, GM1 Gangliosidosis, Cantu Syndrome, and Maple Syrup Urine Disease.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 2, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Kroemer is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kroemer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatic Ischemia, Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Neonatology
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Neonatology
    Referral may be required

    Children's National Hospital

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

    An Massaro is a Neonatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Massaro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothermia, Premature Infant, Asphyxia Neonatorum, and Cerebral Hypoxia.

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required
    7144 13th Pl Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Srirangan Sampath is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sampath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Orotic Aciduria Type 1 and Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD).

    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Children's National Hospital

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

    Louis Scavo is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Scavo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). His clinical expertise encompasses Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD).

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)?

    Urea cycle disorders are genetic conditions that cause a buildup of ammonia in the blood. Normally, ammonia is converted to urea and excreted in the urine. In urea cycle disorders, defects in enzymes prevent urea from being converted to ammonia and excreted, leading to a toxic buildup of ammonia in the blood. There are several types of urea cycle disorders.

    When should I see a Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) doctors in District of Columbia, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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 Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD) 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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