Children's National Pediatricians
Pediatrics • Washington, DC • Since 1870
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About
Children's National Hospital is a nonprofit pediatric hospital in Washington, DC (founded 1870) and a premier regional provider of pediatric care. Key points: - Location and facilities: 323-bed freestanding pediatrics hospital at 111 Michigan Ave NW, Washington, DC. ACS-verified Level I pediatric trauma center; features pediatric ICU, NICU, and a rooftop helipad for critical transport. - Leadership and affiliations: CEO Michelle Riley-Brown since July 1, 2023; affiliated with George Washington University School of Medicine and Howard University College of Medicine. - Services: Comprehensive pediatric specialties and subspecialties for patients aged 0–21 from the DC region; supports regional transport and acute care. - Scale and status: Nonprofit hospital with about 4,224 employees; annual revenue around $1.2B. - Identity and branding: Also known as Children’s National Medical Center / DC Children’s Hospital; multi-aliases include Children’s National Research Institute and The Children’s National Health System. - Contact and presence: Homepage childrensnational.org; main phone numbers 202-476-5000.
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FAQs
What services do Children’s National pediatricians offer?
Preventive care, well child check-ups, immunizations, same-day sick appointments, breastfeeding support and infant nutrition, managing chronic conditions (e.g., asthma), evaluation and counseling for behavioral, emotional and learning problems, developmental testing and screening, care for children with disabilities, hearing and vision screening, prescription refills, school, sports and camp physicals, and school/daycare health forms.
What services do pediatricians' offices offer?
At Children’s National, our pediatricians’ offices offer preventive care, treat illnesses and care for minor injuries. Our pediatricians and nurse practitioners are skilled in caring for newborns, children and teens. Services may include: Well child check-ups and immunizations, Same-day sick appointments, Breastfeeding support and infant nutrition, Managing chronic conditions (e.g., asthma), Evaluation and counseling for behavioral, emotional and learning problems, Developmental testing and screening, Care for children with disabilities, Hearing and vision screening, Prescription refills, School, sports and camp physicals, School and daycare health forms.
What is the Symptom Checker?
Our Symptom Checker makes it easy to get trusted guidance fast. Select your child’s symptoms to see whether a healthcare visit is needed, and what you can do at home to help them feel better.
Are there informational sessions for new families?
If you're looking for a pediatrician to start your baby's health on the right track, attend an in-person informational session to learn more about the services offered at Children's National Pediatricians & Associates.
Who do the pediatricians support?
The pediatricians at Children's National support expectant parents, infants, and toddlers with care and guidance from the newborn stage through early childhood.
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Photos published by Children's National Pediatricians showing the pediatrics practice in Washington, DC.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp, LocalityBiz, Healthgrades, and Children's National Appointment Portal: 4.7 out of 5 (example score) (Varies by provider; many listings show high numerical ratings but few written reviews)
Patients praise
- Many parents express high satisfaction with the pediatricians and medical staff themselves, often describing them as competent, caring, and great with children
- Some specific doctors receive high praise for their expertise and bedside manner
- The urgent care services are occasionally noted as helpful
Common complaints
- Consistently long wait times for appointments, often exceeding an hour
- Difficulty scheduling sick visits or getting timely appointments
- Frequent complaints regarding unresponsive or rude front desk and administrative staff
- Challenges with communication, including slow responses to messages and delays in receiving test results or forms
- Issues with online patient portals being unreliable or broken
"The service at the front desk is appalling—rude, untrained, and completely incompetent. This is a basic failure of responsibility and patient care."
- LocalityBiz review (Dana P.)"I'll start by saying Dr. Moore is great! I'd really love for my kids to keep seeing her. Unfortunately, their wait times are just too long."
- LocalityBiz review (Magui Moreno)"I've had so many issues with their practice it is extremely frustrating. I'm considering switching but it's a difficult decision because we really like the doctors."
- DCUrbanMom forum discussionSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Biddle named as the Diane and Norman Bernstein Professor - Children's National - Jan 19, 2026
- Welcoming pediatric hypertension expert Tammy M. Brady, MD, PhD to Children’s National - Children's National - Feb 13, 2026
- Gustavo Nino, MD, MS, MBA, appointed chief of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine - Children's National - Apr 7, 2026
- Lillian Su, MD, returns to Children’s National - Children's National - Dec 23, 2025
- Children's National Hospital ranks top for best pediatric hospital in the Mid-Atlantic | FOX 5 DC - Oct 8, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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