25 of the Best Pediatricians Near Me in lanham, MD

Melody Carter is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Carter is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS), and Diarrhea. Dr. Carter is currently accepting new patients.

Hans Pohl is a Pediatrics specialist and a Urologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Pohl is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureterocele, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Orchiectomy, and Ureteral Reconstruction. Dr. Pohl is currently accepting new patients.

Andrea Gropman is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gropman is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Pentasomy X, Maternally Inherited Leigh Syndrome, Hypotonia, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Roger Packer is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Packer is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.

Tanya Davis, MD, completed her Urology residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin and prior to that received her medical degree from Albany Medical College. She is a graduate of the Leadership in Medicine Program at Union College, where she simultaneously completed her undergraduate work and an MS in Healthcare Management. She recently completed a 2-year fellowship in Pediatric Urology at Children's National Hospital. During her fellowship training, Dr. Davis also completed a Residency Fellowship in Health Policy at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. The purpose of this fellowship was to augment understanding of US health policy and its implications for urologic practice. Dr. Davis was initially drawn to Pediatric Urology as a sub-specialization of Urology due to the special nature of the relationship between a physician, a child, and their family, fostering this relationship is a top priority in her practice. Her research interests include quality improvement and process mapping with the goal of helping patients and their families receive the best urologic care in a safe, efficient manner. Dr. Davis is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Testicular Torsion, Undescended Testicle, Hypospadias, Renal Tubular Dysgenesis, and Orchiectomy. Dr. Davis is board certified in Urology: American Board Of Urology, 2018 and Pediatric Urology: American Board Of Urology, 2020. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Nickel is a Pediatrics specialist and a Hematologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Nickel is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Nickel is board certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2015, Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine: American Board Of Pathology, 2015, and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2011.

Seth Berger, MD, PhD, returned to Children’s National Hospital as faculty in 2018. He completed the medical scientist training program at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York where he was awarded his MD and PhD degrees. His research at that time focused on computational analysis of signaling networks applied to prediction of adverse drug events and cardiac arrhythmia syndromes. He subsequently completed the combined pediatrics and medical genetics residency program through Children's National and the National Human Genome Research Institute at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). He spent an additional year completing the medical biochemical genetics fellowship program at NIH before returning to Children's National where he was jointly hired by the Rare Disease Institute and the Center for Genetic Medicine Research. He is interested in developing novel bioinformatics approaches applied to variant discovery for rare diseases. Dr. Berger is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fetal Edema, Hydrops Fetalis, Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn, and Mosaicism. Dr. Berger is board certified in Medical Biochemical Genetics: American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 2019, Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2016, and Clinical Genetics (MD): American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 2017.

Briony K. Varda, MD, MPH, is an urologist in the Division of Urology and the Division of Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction at Children’s National Hospital. She is also the director of research for each division and an assistant professor in Urology and Pediatrics at the George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She is fellowship-trained in pediatric urology and board-certified in adult and pediatric urology. Dr. Varda received the 2025 SMHS Early Career Clinical Scientist Research Achievement Award from George Washington University, which included a small grant intended for dissemination of knowledge. In 2025 and 2023, Dr. Varda was recognized by the Washingtonian as a top doctor in urology. Dr. Varda is an expert in reconstructive urology for congenital anomalies of the urinary tract, pelvic floor and neurogenic bladder. Her subspecialty interests include the care of patients born with cloacal anomalies, cloacal exstrophy, urological anomalies associated with anorectal malformations, vesicoureteral reflux, hydronephrosis, hydroureter, urinary tract infection and neurogenic bladder related to abnormalities of the spinal cord (e.g. myelomeningocele and tethered cord syndrome). She accepts local, national and international referrals for these complex conditions, as well as second-opinion referrals. Dr. Varda completed her residency in the Harvard-Longwood Program in urology and her fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital prior to joining Children’s National. She has a Master of Public Health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. She leads a research lab focused on collaborative multidisciplinary research in health services and clinical outcomes. The lab is also a setting to train current trainees to be future surgeon-scientists. Her personal research centers around long-term clinical outcomes among patients born with cloacal malformations and curbing low-value healthcare utilization by children with spina bifida. She has authored numerous journal articles and chapters in these areas. As a physician, Dr. Varda is passionate about providing excellent care to all patients. As a mother herself, she believes connecting with families is integral. Her philosophy surrounding complex surgical care is that the surgeon and the family need to be a team every step of the way, relying on mutual trust and shared decision-making to deal with the clinical challenges unique to each patient. Dr. Varda is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Neurogenic Bowel, Hypospadias, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Varda is board certified in American Board Of Urology, 2023 and Urology: American Board Of Urology, 2022. Dr. Varda is currently accepting new patients.

Mezgebe Haile is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Greenbelt, Maryland. Dr. Haile is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Scarlet Fever. Dr. Haile is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics, 1997. Dr. Haile is currently accepting new patients.

Jonathan Murnick, MD, PhD, is an attending neuroradiologist in the department of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology at Children’s National Hospital. Dr. Murnick has a special interest in brain development in the term and preterm neonate, as well as in diagnosis and prevention of pediatric stroke. Dr. Murnick received his medical degree from Harvard University and his doctoral degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He completed residency in diagnostic radiology and fellowship in neuroradiology at Massachusetts General Hospital. Following his fellowship, he joined the faculty at Children’s National and The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. Dr. Murnick is board-certified in diagnostic radiology and neuroradiology and specializes in imaging of children with neurologic disorders. Dr. Murnick is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Premature Infant, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, Epilepsy in Children, and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Dr. Murnick is board certified in Neuroradiology: American Board Of Radiology, 2012 and Diagnostic Radiology: American Board Of Radiology, 2010. Dr. Murnick is currently accepting new patients.

Elaise Hill is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. 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. Hill is board certified in Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2016 and Pediatric Emergency Medicine: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2021. Dr. Hill is currently accepting new patients.

Steven L. Shein, MD, FCCM, earned his Bachelor’s degree as an Echols Scholar at the University of Virginia in 2001 and his Medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 2005, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his pediatrics residency at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital and his Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Prior to joining Children’s National, Dr. Shein served as chief of the Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital. He oversaw the Pediatric ICU and Pediatric Sedation Unit service lines, co-directed the PICU Fellowship Program and the PICU Research Program, held the Linsalata Family Distinguished Chair in Pediatric Critical Care and Emergency Medicine and was a Professor of Pediatrics at Case Western. He also completed leadership training through the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs, among others. An accomplished researcher, he has authored more than 120 peer-reviewed manuscripts and numerous book chapters; co-founded BACON (Bronchiolitis: Advancing Care and Outcomes Network), the bronchiolitis research subgroup of PALISI—the largest PICU research collaborative in the world; and has been an invited expert for several national and international initiatives related to acute respiratory failure, including the second Pediatric Acute Lung Injury Consensus Conference and the American Academy of Pediatrics’ HIFLO project to reduce unnecessary high-flow nasal cannula use. His contributions have been recognized with election as a Fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine, designation as a University Hospitals Distinguished Physician and multiple Presidential Citations from the Society of Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Shein is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Cerebral Hypoxia, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), and Subglottic Stenosis. Dr. Shein is board certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2008 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2008. Dr. Shein is currently accepting new patients.

Dennis Ren is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lanham, Maryland. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. His clinical expertise encompasses Ptosis, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Asthma in Children. Dr. Ren is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Roddy is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Greenbelt, Maryland. His clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Scarlet Fever, Asthma in Children, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Roddy is currently accepting new patients.

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

Debra Regier is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Regier is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses GM1 Gangliosidosis, Cantu Syndrome, Malonyl-CoA Decarboxylase Deficiency, and Hyperlysinemia.

Felicia Bassey-Akamune is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Riverdale, Maryland. Dr. Bassey-Akamune is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Diarrhea, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Bassey-Akamune is currently accepting new patients.

Jose Millan is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Millan is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypophosphatasia (HPP), Malnutrition, Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP), and Hypercementosis.

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.

Peggy Paradisis is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Greenbelt, Maryland. Dr. Paradisis is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Scarlet Fever, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Asthma in Children.

Sangeeta Sule is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sule is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS), Kawasaki Disease, Increased Head Circumference, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Sule is currently accepting new patients.

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. Dr. Freishtat is currently accepting new patients.

Sikira Backus is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Bowie, Maryland. Dr. Backus is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Asthma in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Backus is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

Leia Lautzenheiser is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Greenbelt, Maryland. Dr. Lautzenheiser is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Diarrhea, and Herpangina.

Mark Coelho is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Greenbelt, Maryland. Dr. Coelho is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herpangina, Asthma in Children, Croup, and Scarlet Fever.