25 of the Best Adolescent Medicine Doctors Near Me in District of Columbia, US

Tomas Silber, MD, is a graduate from the Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Buenos Aires. He did his first pediatric residency at El Hospital de Ninios in Buenos Aires, his second pediatric residency at Thomas Jefferson University, in the community pediatrics track, his fellowship in adolescent medicine at Children’s National Hospital and his master's in special studies (bioethics) at George Washington University. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Pediatric Society, the Academy for Eating Disorders and the Society for Adolescent Medicine and Health. He has been a consultant to the World Health Organization and the Pan-American Health Organization and has been awarded the Adele Hoffman Award by the section on Adolescence of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Outstanding Achievement in Adolescent Medicine by the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine, the lifetime achievement award by the Cuban Ministry of Health and the Children’s National Mentorship Award. For several decades, Dr. Silber was the director of the Adolescent Medicine Fellowship Program and director of the Ethics Program at Children’s National. Dr. Silber is now Professor Emeritus at George Washington University and is the editor of Pediatric Ethicscope. Dr. Silber is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anorexia. Dr. Silber is board certified in Adolescent Medicine: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1994 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1974.

Lawrence J. D’Angelo, MD, MPH, received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and his Doctorate from Duke University. His master's degree in public health was earned at Harvard University, as well. Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., was the site for both his residency and internship. He also did a residency in Preventive Medicine at the Centers for Disease Control. Dr. D’Angelo holds a position as a tenured professor of medicine, healthcare sciences, prevention and community health, and epidemiology at the George Washington University. Dr. D’Angelo has worked on numerous publications informing medical practitioners and patients on infectious diseases, eating disorders and other health risks. He was honored by the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine with their most prestigious award–the 2018 Outstanding Achievement in Adolescent Health and Medicine–acknowledging his career-long dedication to adolescents and adolescent healthcare. His clinical expertise encompasses Anorexia, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Malnutrition. Dr. D'angelo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2019 and Internal Medicine: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1976.

Anisha Abraham, MD, MPH, is a board-certified pediatrician, adolescent medicine specialist and chief of the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine. Over the last 25 years, she has held a variety of clinical, teaching, public health and leadership roles including serving as Chief of Adolescent Medicine at both Georgetown University Hospital and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Dr. Abraham has a passion for education and is the recipient of several faculty teaching awards. Dr. Abraham’s clinical interests include eating disorders, obesity prevention and supporting cross-cultural youth. She has published her research in a number of peer-reviewed journals including Pediatrics and the Journal of Adolescent Medicine. She is also a Tedx speaker, the author of the book Raising Global Teens: Parenting in the 21st Century, and a health contributor to media outlets including CNN, NPR, Fox News, and the Washington Post. Dr. Abraham completed medical training at a six-year MD/BA Program at Boston University, a pediatric residency at Walter Reed Hospital, an adolescent medicine fellowship at Children’s National and an MPH at George Washington University. Prior to joining Children’s National in January 2021, Dr. Abraham spent 10 years living in Hong Kong and the Netherlands. Dr. Abraham was on faculty at the School of Public Health at Chinese University and helped bring public health teams to developing countries. She also was on faculty of Adolescent Health and Medicine at the University of Amsterdam and served as a adolescent health consultant to international schools and organizations. Dr. Abraham is currently a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at George Washington University. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the International Association of Adolescent Health and a board member of the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine. Her clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition. Dr. Abraham is board certified in Adolescent Medicine: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2001 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1996.

Lorato Anderson, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician specializing in pediatric HIV. She provides primary HIV management, PrEP and PEP services through the HIV Prevention and Treatment Program. Dr. Anderson's clinical interests also include adolescent sexual and reproductive health services and LGBTQ care. She provides adolescent care at Children's National Shaw Metro. Her clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS. Dr. Anderson is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, 2020.

Nailah Coleman, MD, FAAP, FACSM, is an associate professor of Pediatrics at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and a pediatrician and sports medicine physician Children's National Hospital. She completed her undergraduate and medical studies at Emory University and her pediatric residency at Children’s National. Following residency, Dr. Coleman became a physician analyst with the Children’s National IT Department, helping to transition Children’s National to an electronic medical record system. She also worked as a general pediatrician, on-call hospitalist and neonatal pediatrician. As a provider working in four unique hospital environments, Dr. Coleman had the opportunity to provide for and evaluate the care of children with a variety of health conditions. She observed a need to improve the physical health of the athletic and the non-athletic youth during various developmental stages. She believes that athletic performance, nutrition and physical health plans should be developed and tracked for all youth, starting in primary school and continuing through college. Dr. Coleman believes everyone is an athlete – they just have to find their favorite physical activity. Dr. Coleman enjoys working with all levels of trainees in primary care sports medicine. She has clinical and research interests in process improvement, youth health and fitness and health disparities. She provides sports medical coverage for local athletic events. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Anemia, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Coleman is board certified in Sports Medicine: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2008 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2003.

Oscar M. Taube, MD, was born and raised in New York City. He received his medical degree the from New York University School of Medicine. Dr. Taube completed his pediatric internship and residency at Children's National Hospital and stayed there to become (along with Dr. Nagel) Dr. Larry D'Angelo's first adolescent medicine fellow. Following his fellowship, he worked for 39 years as an attending physician and coordinator of adolescent medicine at the Children's Hospital of Sinai of Baltimore. During his time there, he was honored with numerous teaching awards from Sinai Hospital, as well as the Lifetime Achievement award from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Taube continues to serve as the Chairperson of the Committee on Adolescent Health for the Maryland Chapter for American Academy of Pediatrics. He is also co-chairperson of the 5 State/D.C. Pediatric Post-Roe Reproductive Health Coalition. Dr. Taube enjoys almost all areas of adolescent medicine, but special areas of interest and expertise include: adolescent advocacy, the transition of older adolescents from the pediatric to adult medical care, adolescent patients in foster care and teaching adolescent medicine to clinicians in training. After retiring from Sinai Hospital in June 2023, he returned to work and came back to Children’s Hospital. His clinical expertise encompasses Anorexia. Dr. Taube is board certified in Adolescent Medicine: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1997 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1986.

Allison Kasper is an Adolescent Medicine provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 15 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses Croup and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Dr. Kasper is board certified in Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2014.

Lekeisha Terrell is an Adolescent Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acne, Painful Menstrual Periods, Obesity in Children, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Katherine Macdonald is an Adolescent Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Her clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS. Dr. Macdonald is currently accepting new patients.

Marilyn Mcpherson-Corder is an Adolescent Medicine provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acne and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection.

Lisa Tuchman is an Adolescent Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bulimia.

Leah Newcomer, MD, is a general pediatrician for the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicinee. She is interested in advocacy and strives to promote equity through health care. She strives to provide anti-racist and trauma-informed medical care for all of her patients. She completed her residency at Children's National in 2024, and recieved her medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis, where she is from. Dr. Newcomer is board certified in Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2024.

Ana Patricia Torga, MD, sees adolescents and young adults in outpatient programs and inpatient (hospital) settings at Children’s National Hospital. She began her medical career in the Philippines, earning her medical degree from UERM Memorial Medical Center in Manila. She completed her pediatric residency at BronxCare Health System in New York and is board certified in pediatrics. Dr. Torga is dedicated to creating inclusive, youth-centered healthcare systems that meet young people where they are. Her clinical and advocacy interests include reproductive health, the impact of social media on youth mental health, healthy weight management, and addiction medicine.

Maryna Kapichyna, PA-C, MPAS, is a board-certified physician assistant in the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Children’s National Hospital. Her practice focuses on providing high-quality care for adolescents (age 12-21) with eating disorders, including inpatient treatment and outpatient consults. She was graduated from Towson University and received her Master of Physician Assistant Studies Degree along with “Faculty Achievement Award.” Six years ago, she immigrated from Ukraine, where she had been working as a pediatrician and child/adolescent gastroenterologist for 18 years. She graduated from Bogomolets National Medical University in 1996 and successfully finished a residency at First Children’s Hospital in Kyiv. She is a strong community advocate for children and adolescent healthcare who focuses on a long-term relationship with her patients and their families, providing comprehensive medical care and wellness/health risk education. She speaks English, Ukrainian and Russian and is a co-author of several articles published in Ukraine. She has a particular interest in caring for medically complex adolescents with eating disorders. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, traveling and reading; she likes swimming, hiking and playing tennis. Dr. Kapichyna is board certified in Physician Assistant: National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants, 2031.

Marisa Boch is an Adolescent Medicine provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c..

Michael Dobbs, MD, is an adolescent medicine specialist at Children’s National Hospital. He provides comprehensive adolescent care to all patients, with a focus on reproductive health, sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention, male health, sports medicine and LGBT+ health. Dr. Dobbs is board certified in Adolescent Medicine: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2014 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2008.

Yash Shah, MD, is an adolescent medicine fellow at Children's National Hospital. He completed his undergraduate degree in psychology at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and completed his medical school degree at St. George's University School of Medicine in the Caribbean. He completed his pediatric residency training back home in New Jersey at St. Peter's University Hospital, where he developed a passion for caring for adolescents and marginalized youth. Dr. Shah’s clinical interests include caring for teens with eating disorders, substance use disorders and caring for adolescents who have been hospitalized requiring inpatient care. He is very active in both state and federal advocacy efforts, working with both the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine and the American Academy of Pediatrics to promote child wellbeing in this space. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, hiking, movies and exploring the surrounding DMV area. Dr. Shah is board certified in Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2024.

Angela Hasler is an Adolescent Medicine provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 15 years. Dr. Hasler is board certified in Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-PC): Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, 2016.

Aishwarya Thakur, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician and addiction medicine specialist dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of adolescents and young adults. She serves as an assistant professor of pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Thakur completed her medical training at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, followed by pediatric residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and a fellowship in pediatric addiction medicine at Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School. Her academic and clinical interests center on prevention and treatment of adolescent substance use, and integration of behavioral health within pediatric and adolescent primary care. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles, including contributing to a book chapter in the American Academy of Pediatrics' Pediatric Mental Health Telephone Triage and Advice. She is an active educator and has delivered workshops nationwide on cannabis and nicotine use, improving systems for screening and providing treatment for substances use disorders, and supporting families and caregivers of adolescents with substance use disorders. Dr. Thakur is committed to improving adolescent health on a global scale. She collaborated with local non-governmental organizations to explore substance use patterns among street-based youth in Mumbai, India, and also how best to incorporate family-based interventions for opioid use disorder treatment for youth in Mizoram, India. She serves as the current American Academy of Pediatrics representative to the International Pediatric Association and contributes to global initiatives on adolescent mental health. In addition to her academic and clinical work, Dr. Thakur is an advocate for adolescent health. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Society of Addiction Medicine and is involved in local and national advocacy efforts. She co-chairs the Opioid and Substance Use Response workgroup of the DC Hospital Association, advancing institutional strategies of prevention and treatment of substance use disorders. Dr. Thakur is board certified in Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2024.

Ariel White, MD, is an adolescent medicine specialist at Children's National. Dr. White is board certified in Adolescent Medicine: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2020, Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2018, and Internal Medicine: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2017.

Jennifer Maehr is an Adolescent Medicine provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c..

David Bode is an Adolescent Medicine provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c..

Krishna Upadhya is an Adolescent Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c..

Catherine Slomka is an Adolescent Medicine provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c..

Isabel Goldenberg is an Adolescent Medicine provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c..