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 top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Brown Syndrome, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

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

Stephen Chanock is a Pediatrics provider in Potomac, Maryland. Dr. Chanock is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mosaicism, Menopause, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Esophageal Cancer, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Deborah Merke is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Merke is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), Intersex, Ovarian Overproduction of Androgens, Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Alan Vinitsky is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Vinitsky is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Autonomic Dysreflexia, Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, Intestinal Parasitosis, and Lyme Disease.

Karyl Barron is a Pediatrics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Barron is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are 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 in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Belsito is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Developmental Expressive Language Disorder, and Myotonia Congenita.

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

Peter Gergen is a Pediatrics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Gergen is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection.

Emily Limerick is a Pediatrics provider in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Limerick is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top area of expertise is Anemia.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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.

Nandini Thillairajah is a Pediatrics provider in Rockville, Maryland. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Croup, Herpangina, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection.

Ozlem Goker-Alpan is a primary care provider, a Pediatrics specialist and a General Practice provider in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Goker-Alpan is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Gaucher Disease, Fabry Disease, Gaucher Disease Type 1, Gaucher Disease Type 3, and Splenectomy. Dr. Goker-Alpan is currently accepting new patients.

Karin Weiss is a Pediatrics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Weiss is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Increased Head Circumference, Ulnar-Mammary Syndrome, Gaucher Disease Type 2, Micrognathia, and Orchiectomy.

Amy Kaplan is a Pediatrics provider in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Kaplan is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Croup, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Delayed Growth, and Herpangina. Dr. Kaplan is currently accepting new patients.

Shelby Josephs is a Pediatrics provider in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Josephs is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Grass Allergy, and Angioedema.

Jenna Bergerson is a Pediatrics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Bergerson is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Hyper IgE Syndrome, Hyper IgE Syndrome, X-Linked Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, and Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID).

Appaji Gondi is a Pediatrics provider in Mc Lean, Virginia. Dr. Gondi is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

Tamanna Roshan-Lal is a Pediatrics provider in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Roshan-Lal is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Gaucher Disease Type 2, Gaucher Disease Type 3, Gaucher Disease, and Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 4A (MPS IVA, Morquio Syndrome Type A).

Care Glassman is a Pediatrics provider in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Glassman is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Croup, Herpangina, and Diarrhea.

Gregg Montalto is an Adolescent Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Montalto is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Anorexia, Protein Deficiency, Malnutrition, and Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS).