Overview
Barbara Jantausch, MD, is a physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children’s National Hospital. She is a professor of Pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Jantausch’s clinical interests include general infectious diseases, fever of unknown origin, congenital infections, tickborne diseases and tropical medicine. She is interested in medical education and is a former Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship program director at Children’s National. In 2019 she was awarded the Elda Arce Teaching Scholar Award by her peers, for her innovative teaching and outstanding contributions to the education of students, residents and fellows. Dr. Jantausch is currently a member of the Children’s Academy of Pediatric Educators. She is interested in global health education and she teaches in the Children’s National Global Health Course. Dr. Jantausch enjoys sailing, traveling, bird watching and nature photography.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Malaria, Kawasaki Disease, Bacterial Meningitis, and Febrile Neutropenia.
Dr. Jantausch is board certified in Pediatric Infectious Diseases: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1994 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1988. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles.
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111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Room 3400, Washington, DC 20010
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Barbara A. Jantausch
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Barbara A. Jantausch?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Barbara A. Jantausch by calling their office at 202-476-7409. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Barbara A. Jantausch a top-rated expert for Malaria?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Barbara A. Jantausch is classified as an Experienced expert for Malaria, 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. Barbara A. Jantausch specialize in?
While Dr. Barbara A. Jantausch is a Pediatric Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Malaria, Kawasaki Disease, and Bacterial Meningitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Infectious Disease.
Does Dr. Barbara A. Jantausch participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Barbara A. Jantausch has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Malaria. You can view a list of Dr. Barbara A. Jantausch's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Barbara A. Jantausch accept my insurance?
Dr. Barbara A. Jantausch accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 202-476-7409 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Bacterial MeningitisDr. Jantausch isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Meningitis.
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