25 of the Best Pediatricians Near Me in Potomac, MD

Courtney L. Kraus, M.D., is Knights Templar Eye Foundation Professor of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Kraus specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus, including amblyopia (lazy eye), with a particular interest in pediatric cataract and corneal diseases. She has enjoyed participating in surgical mission trips to underserved areas in the developing world. Dr. Kraus received her medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, where she also completed her residency in ophthalmology after an internship in internal medicine at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center in Creve Coeur, Missouri. She then completed a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at the Storm Eye Institute at The Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Kraus is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Brown Syndrome, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Kraus is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

Stephen Chanock is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Potomac, Maryland. Dr. Chanock is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mosaicism, Menopause, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Esophageal Cancer, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Melody Carter is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Carter is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Urticaria Pigmentosa, Systemic Mastocytosis, and Anaphylaxis.

Stephen Teach is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Teach is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Malnutrition.

Michael Parsons is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Parsons is currently accepting new patients.

Joan Conry is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Conry is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Seizures, Epilepsy, and West Syndrome.

Karyl Barron is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Barron is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, Neonatal Onset Multisystem Inflammatory Disease, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and PFAPA.

Karin Belsito is a Pediatrics specialist and a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Belsito is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Expressive Language Disorder, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Myotonia Congenita.

Susan Swedo is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Swedo is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Streptococcal Group A Infection, and MAGIC Syndrome.

Robert Freishtat is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Freishtat is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome.

Youssef Kousa is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Kousa is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome, Van Der Woude Syndrome, Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, Anencephaly, and Liver Embolization.

Elaise Hill is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Hill is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Asthma in Children.

Dr. Ilias Iliopoulos is the Medical Director of Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care at Inova. Before joining Inova, Dr. Iliopoulos served as an Attending Physician in Cardiac Critical Care at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center for 11 years. He also held had an academic appointment as an Associate Professor in Clinical Pediatrics with the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Dr. Iliopoulos trained in pediatrics, neonatology and pediatric critical and cardiaccritical care in the United Kingdom at prestigious academic hospitals including Royal Free Hospital, Royal London Hospital and Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital. He specializes in pediatrics, neonatology and pediatric cardiac critical care. His research has focused on outcomes after congenital heart surgery, near-infrared spectroscopy and hemodynamic monitoring. He has authored more than 30 publications in peer-reviewed journals and has been an invited speaker at national and international conferences. Dr. Iliopoulos is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum, Truncus Arteriosus, Aortopulmonary Window, and Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery.

Roberta Debiasi is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. 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.

Lenore Jarvis is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Jarvis is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postpartum Depression and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Dr. Cantor received her undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and then served in the United States Navy for five years. She then received her medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University. She did her pediatric residency at Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Cantor has been caring for families in the DMV for more than 10 years and was named Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine in 2023 and 2024. Dr. Cantor lives in Bethesda with her husband and son. They enjoy spending time traveling, hiking, and playing golf. Dr. Cantor is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

Dr. Uliassi grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, and received her undergraduate degree from the University of Chicago. After college she worked at an advertising agency in Chicago before pursuing her medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Uliassi then completed her pediatric residency in New York City at New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Uliassi was named a 2024 Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine and lives in Rockville with her husband and two daughters. Dr. Uliassi is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

Mallory Lostumbo, M.D., is a pediatrician at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians in Rockville. She received her medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY and completed her residency at Dartmouth Hitchcock in 2017. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and was named as a 2025 Top Doctor by Bethesda Magazine. Dr. Lostumbo’s clinical interests include preventative medicine, adolescent medicine and working with new parents. She lives locally with her husband and enjoys traveling, baking and spending time with friends and family. Dr. Lostumbo is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

Dr. Hawkins received her undergraduate degree from Duke University where she also played for the women’s varsity field hockey team. She completed her medical education at Albany Medical College in New York and her Pediatric residency training at Georgetown University Hospital. Following this, she spent an additional two years at Georgetown, first as Pediatric Chief Resident, and then as an attending in the Pediatric department, during which time she was also the director of the pediatric clerkship for the Georgetown third-year medical students. She continues her relationship with Georgetown as Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics. She has worked as a general pediatrician for over 20 years and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She loves pediatrics because of the relationships she is able to develop with families, from birth through college! Dr. Hawkins was named a 2024 Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine. Dr. Hawkins lives in Rockville and in her free time, she enjoys exercising, watching her children play sports, walking the family dog, and gardening. Dr. Hawkins is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

Jill Troilo, M.D., F.A.A.P., is a pediatrician, a fellow with the American Board of Pediatrics, and the medical director at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Rockville Pediatrics. Previously, Dr. Troilo completed her undergraduate degree in chemical engineering from Bucknell University, a medical degree from East Tennessee State University, and pediatric residency at Georgetown University. Previously, she held positions in private practice in Tennessee as well as a university affiliated position at Indiana University in Bloomington. Dr. Troilo has most recently served as the president of the Montgomery County Pediatrics Society, and on the board of the Pediatric Health Network. She was also named as a 2024 Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine and a 2025 Top Doctor by Bethesda Magazine. When not tending to kiddos at work, Dr. Troilo enjoys a good read as an avid consumer of fiction, non-fiction, and comics (mostly Marvel, but don’t tell DC that). In addition, other favorite pastimes include movies, geeky television, tabletop games, Dungeons & Dragons, and a choice of selection of video games. She enjoys these with her son (a Legend of Zelda expert), her husband who is a higher education consultant and film critic, and her kittens who are excellent snugglers. Dr. Troilo is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

Nandini Thillairajah is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Croup, Herpangina, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection. Dr. Thillairajah is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

Rakesh Chopde is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Croup.

Suzanna Martin is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Her clinical expertise encompasses Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Croup, and Asthma in Children.

Rajesh Sood is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. His clinical expertise encompasses Herpangina, Croup, Diarrhea, and Asthma in Children.

Daniel Fagbuyi is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. His clinical expertise encompasses Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) and Asthma in Children.