Leslie A. Castelo-Soccio
Expertise in
5
conditions
Expertise in
5
conditions
Montgomery County
9850 Key West Avenue, 
Rockville, MD 

Overview

Leslie Castelo-Soccio, MD, PhD, is a dermatologist at Children's National Hospital and professor of Pediatrics and Dermatology at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She is an expert in hair disorders most notably alopecia areata as well as other autoimmune skin diseases. Her interests and expertise include hair, genetic skin disorders, neonatal dermatology, inflammatory skin diseases such as eczema/atopic dermatitis and psoriasis, pigmented lesions (moles), acne and vascular disorders. She is an expert in laser and surgical treatment for pediatric patients and provides services in the clinic and operating room. Dr. Castelo-Soccio has built a research career in alopecia and inflammatory skin disease and runs clinical trials on these diseases at Children's National. Dr. Castelo-Soccio has published extensively including peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on pediatric and medical dermatology. She is a national and international speaker on hair disorders and autoimmune skin disease. She is a member of the board of directors of the American Hair Research Association and has worked closely as a volunteer for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation and the Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance. Dr. Castelo-Soccio received her bachelor's degree with honors in biological sciences from Harvard University and her MD and PhD from Cornell University - Weill Medical College. She completed residency training in dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania and her fellowship training in pediatric dermatology at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She is board certified in dermatology and pediatric dermatology. From 2011-2021 she was an attending physician at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. From 2021-2025 she was an attending physician and researcher at the National Institutes of Health, where she still serves as a special volunteer.

Dr. Castelo-Soccio is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Aplasia Cutis Congenita, Ectodermal Dysplasias, and Clouston Syndrome.

Dr. Castelo-Soccio is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology, 2012 and Dermatology: American Board Of Dermatology, 2009. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 173 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Castelo-Soccio is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pediatrics

Licenses

Dermatology in NJ

Board Certifications

American Board Of Dermatology, 2012
Dermatology: American Board Of Dermatology, 2009

Fellowships

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology - 2011

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

Montgomery County
9850 Key West Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Leslie A. Castelo-Soccio is classified as an Distinguished expert for Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), 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. Leslie A. Castelo-Soccio specialize in?

While Dr. Leslie A. Castelo-Soccio is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Aplasia Cutis Congenita, and Ectodermal Dysplasias. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.

Does Dr. Leslie A. Castelo-Soccio participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Leslie A. Castelo-Soccio has published 172 articles and abstracts on conditions like Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). You can view a list of Dr. Leslie A. Castelo-Soccio's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Leslie A. Castelo-Soccio accept my insurance?

Dr. Leslie A. Castelo-Soccio 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.

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