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Alexandra Brugler Yonts, MD, (she/her), is a physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's National and an assistant professor of Pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Yonts completed her pediatric residency and was a chief resident at the University of California, Davis and completed her pediatric infectious diseases fellowship here in D.C. as part of the combined Children's National/US Food and Drug Administration program. She received her medical degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. Dr. Yonts' clinical interests include general infectious diseases, vaccines and infection-associated chronic conditions (IACCs), including Long COVID. Dr. Yonts has served as the director of the Children’s National Pediatric Post COVID Program Clinic for multidisciplinary evaluation and management of Long COVID in children and adolescents since its creation in May 2021. Her main research interests are in the areas of vaccine clinical development and policy, post infectious syndromes and infection associated chronic conditions in children. She has been principal investigator for several industry sponsored vaccine clinical trials and prospective observational cohort studies. She served as an appointed member of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Health’s Advisory Committee on Long COVID during its brief existence. Her current work examines the delayed consequences of COVID-19 and Lyme Disease in children. She is also active in multiple national collaborative efforts to promote awareness, advocacy, clinical guidance and research of pediatric Long COVID in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), NIH's RECOVER-TLC initiative and Long COVID Families. Away from work, Dr. Yonts enjoys skiing, hiking, embroidery and other crafts, ringing in a community handbell choir, and spending time with her husband and son. Publications ORCiD.
Dr. Yonts is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Osteomyelitis in Children, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Pediatric Myocarditis.
Dr. Yonts is board certified in Pediatric Infectious Diseases: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2021 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2016. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles.
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111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, Washington, DC 20010
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Room 3400, Washington, DC 20010
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Rana Hamdy, MD, MSCE, MPH, completed a pediatric residency at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and a pediatric infectious diseases fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She received a medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, a master's degree in public health from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and a master's degree in clinical epidemiology from the University of Pennsylvania Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Dr. Hamdy's clinical expertise and interests focus on the epidemiology of antibiotic-resistant infections and of antibiotic use in children. She serves as the Director of the Children's National Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, whose goal is to improve antibiotic prescribing practices in order to improve clinical outcomes while limiting the emergence of antimicrobial resistance. Read about Dr. Hamdy's efforts to improve antibiotic prescribing practices in Reducing Vancomycin Use in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Dr. Hamdy is also an associate professor of pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Hamdy is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Otitis Media with Effusion, and Myringotomy. Dr. Hamdy is board certified in Pediatric Infectious Diseases: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2017 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2010.
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Roberta Debiasi is a Pediatric Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Frederick, Maryland. She has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Debiasi is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Zika Virus Disease, Kawasaki Disease, and Lyme Disease. Dr. Debiasi is board certified in Pediatric Infectious Diseases: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1999 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1995.
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Miriam Laufer is a Pediatric Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Laufer is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Malaria, Woods Black Norbury Syndrome, Sepsis, and HIV/AIDS.
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Is Dr. Alexandra B. Yonts a top-rated expert for COVID-19?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexandra B. Yonts is classified as an Advanced expert for COVID-19, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alexandra B. Yonts specialize in?
While Dr. Alexandra B. Yonts is a Pediatric Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in COVID-19, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Infectious Disease.
Does Dr. Alexandra B. Yonts participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alexandra B. Yonts has published 22 articles and abstracts on conditions like COVID-19. You can view a list of Dr. Alexandra B. Yonts's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alexandra B. Yonts accept my insurance?
Dr. Alexandra B. Yonts accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-884-2327 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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