
Overview
Amy Lewanda, MD, joined Children's National Hospital as a faculty member in 1994 after finishing her medical genetics training at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the same year. She has served as a faculty member in medical genetics in the Inova health system. Dr. Lewanda is the co-director of the Down Syndrome Clinic. Dr. Lewanda’s research focuses on health outcomes for patients with Down Syndrome, and pediatric to adult transitions for genetics patients.
Dr. Lewanda is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Increased Head Circumference, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Simpson-Golabi-Behmel Syndrome, and Cantu Syndrome.
Dr. Lewanda is board certified in Clinical Genetics (MD): American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 2020, Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1991, and Clinical Genetics (MD): American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 1993. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles.
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9850 Key West Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850
Clinical Research
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Michael Hsieh, MD, PhD, is a urologist at Children's National Hospital. Dr. Hsieh has experience in laparoscopic and robotic surgery for urologic conditions and specializes in bladder diseases affecting children and young adults. He is board-certified in urology and holds the certificate of added qualification in pediatric urology. Dr. Hsieh was recruited to Children’s National and the George Washington University to serve as Director of Transitional Urology. This joint venture is the East Coast's first clinical program dedicated to the care of adolescents and young adults with congenital urologic disorders. Many of these patients have chronic cystitis and are at increased risk of bladder cancer, diseases which dovetail with Dr. Hsieh’s research interests. Dr. Hsieh also is the Director of Research for the Division of Urology and the Associate Director for Science at the Sheik Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation. He runs an NIH-funded bladder biology research group. Dr. Hsieh has been a Recognized Doctor on the Healthgrades Honor Roll and Best Doctors in America. He has been featured several times in the New York Times for his work in robotic surgery and bladder inflammation. He attended Stanford University and returned to the East Coast for medical school at Thomas Jefferson University. During medical school, Dr. Hsieh also obtained a PhD in immunology and afterwards began exploring what would eventually become his long-term interest – the role of bladder inflammation in urinary tract infections and development of bladder cancer. He completed his urology residency training at the University of California San Francisco and pediatric urology fellowship training at Texas Children’s Hospital. As a pediatric urology fellow, Dr. Hsieh began studying how the commensal microbiome (the collection of naturally occurring, non-pathogenic bacteria in and on our bodies) may prevent urinary tract infections. Following fellowship training, he was an Assistant Professor at Stanford University, where he founded an NIH-funded research group focused on bladder inflammation, urinary tract infections and bladder cancer. Dr. Hsieh was the Administrative Director for Stanford’s Children’s Hospital Prenatal Urology and Minimally Invasive Surgery Programs. Publications Google Scholar|ORCiD. Dr. Hsieh is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Undescended Testicle, Asymptomatic Bacteriuria, Trabeculectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hsieh is board certified in Urology: American Board Of Urology, 2012 and Pediatric Urology: American Board Of Urology, 2012.
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Mendel Tuchman is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tuchman is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD).
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Ozlem Goker-Alpan is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Goker-Alpan is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gaucher Disease, Fabry Disease, Gaucher Disease Type 1, and Gaucher Disease Type 3. Dr. Goker-Alpan is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Amy F. Lewanda
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Amy F. Lewanda?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Amy F. Lewanda by calling their office at 301-765-5400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Amy F. Lewanda a top-rated expert for Increased Head Circumference?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Amy F. Lewanda is classified as an Advanced expert for Increased Head Circumference, 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. Amy F. Lewanda specialize in?
While Dr. Amy F. Lewanda is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Increased Head Circumference, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Simpson-Golabi-Behmel Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Amy F. Lewanda participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Amy F. Lewanda has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Increased Head Circumference. You can view a list of Dr. Amy F. Lewanda's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Amy F. Lewanda accept my insurance?
Dr. Amy F. Lewanda accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 301-765-5400 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Increased Head CircumferenceDr. Lewanda isAdvanced. Learn about Increased Head Circumference.
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- 15q11.2 MicrodeletionDr. Lewanda isExperienced. Learn about 15q11.2 Microdeletion.
- Achalasia Microcephaly SyndromeDr. Lewanda isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome.
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Lewanda isExperienced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Baller-Gerold SyndromeDr. Lewanda isExperienced. Learn about Baller-Gerold Syndrome.
- Cantu SyndromeDr. Lewanda isExperienced. Learn about Cantu Syndrome.
- Delayed GrowthDr. Lewanda isExperienced. Learn about Delayed Growth.
- Distal 18q Deletion SyndromeDr. Lewanda isExperienced. Learn about Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Lewanda isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Hemi 3 SyndromeDr. Lewanda isExperienced. Learn about Hemi 3 Syndrome.
- HypotoniaDr. Lewanda isExperienced. Learn about Hypotonia.
- Jacobsen SyndromeDr. Lewanda isExperienced. Learn about Jacobsen Syndrome.
- Marshall-Smith SyndromeDr. Lewanda isExperienced. Learn about Marshall-Smith Syndrome.
- Megalencephaly-Capillary Malformation Syndrome
- MicrocephalyDr. Lewanda isExperienced. Learn about Microcephaly.
- Perlman SyndromeDr. Lewanda isExperienced. Learn about Perlman Syndrome.
- PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth SpectrumDr. Lewanda isExperienced. Learn about PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.
- Simpson-Golabi-Behmel SyndromeDr. Lewanda isExperienced. Learn about Simpson-Golabi-Behmel Syndrome.
- Williams SyndromeDr. Lewanda isExperienced. Learn about Williams Syndrome.
