Compare 1254 pediatricians in Washington, DC. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
1,254
Pediatricians
100%
Accepting patients
76%
Most common: MD
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DC's healthcare system reflects the city itself: politically connected, resource-rich, and deeply unequal. Three medical schools and a roster of nationally ranked hospitals coexist with some of the widest health disparity gaps in the country between Wards. The NIH Clinical Center in nearby Bethesda and Walter Reed add a federal layer that no other US city can match. If you know how to navigate the system, the depth of specialty care here is remarkable.
Washington has 1,254 pediatricians. The most common credential is MD (76%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
GW University Hospital is in Foggy Bottom near the Metro. MedStar Georgetown is in Georgetown (limited transit access, plan for parking or rideshare). MedStar Washington Hospital Center, the city's largest hospital, is in the northeast along Irving Street. Children's National is nearby on Michigan Avenue. The Metro Red Line connects to the Bethesda medical corridor (NIH, Walter Reed, Suburban Hospital). Most specialist offices cluster in Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom, and along Connecticut Avenue NW.
Providers practice throughout Washington. Georgetown is medStar Georgetown University Hospital anchors healthcare in this historic neighborhood. Specialty practices line M Street and Wisconsin Avenue. Dupont Circle is a central neighborhood with a high density of private practices, particularly in behavioral health and primary care. Whitman-Walker Health provides LGBTQ+ affirming care. Capitol Hill is near MedStar Washington Hospital Center and several congressional health offices. Providence Health serves the eastern neighborhoods. Adams Morgan is a diverse neighborhood with bilingual healthcare options and community health centers. Short commute to Dupont Circle medical offices.
Nearby hospitals include MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, George Washington University Hospital, and MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Local training programs run through Georgetown University School of Medicine and George Washington University School of Medicine. Washington, DC has one of the highest concentrations of physicians per capita in the United States, driven by its medical schools, research institutions, and federal agencies like the NIH and FDA.
Well-child visits include height, weight, and head circumference measurements, a developmental screening, a physical exam, and vaccinations per the recommended schedule. Your pediatrician will ask about eating, sleeping, and behavior, and answer your questions. Sick visits focus on the specific concern and may include rapid tests for strep, flu, or other conditions.
DC's healthcare system crosses three jurisdictions (DC, Maryland, Virginia), and your insurance network may not cover providers across state lines. If your doctor is in Bethesda or Arlington, verify your plan covers out-of-District providers. MedStar, GW, and Georgetown each use separate patient portals.
See a pediatrician for well-child visits (the recommended schedule starts at birth and includes visits at 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 24, and 30 months, then annually), vaccinations, fevers, ear infections, rashes, developmental concerns, behavioral issues, sports physicals, and any illness or injury in your child.
Well-child visit: $0 (preventive) · Sick visit copay: $20-50 · Vaccinations: $0 (covered preventive)
Washington, DC has 1,254 licensed pediatricians. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of pediatricians in Washington, DC are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
DC Health Link is the District's ACA marketplace, with plans from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Kaiser Permanente, Aetna, and UnitedHealthcare. DC Medicaid covers a broader population than most states, with eligibility up to 210 percent of the federal poverty level for adults. If you live in DC but work in Maryland or Virginia (or vice versa), your employer plan may have different network rules than a DC-based marketplace plan.
Well-child visits and vaccinations are covered as preventive care (no cost). Sick visit copays range from $20 to $50. Actual costs in Washington, DC depend on the provider and your insurance plan. All well-child visits and recommended vaccinations are covered at 100% under the ACA. If your child has a chronic condition, ask about care coordination services that may reduce out-of-pocket costs.
DC healthcare is organized around MedStar Health (Georgetown and Washington Hospital Center), GW Health, and Children's National. Sibley Memorial Hospital in northwest DC is a Johns Hopkins affiliate. The NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda accepts patients through research protocols, not standard insurance. Because the metro area spans DC, Maryland, and Virginia, always check whether your provider is in-network for your specific plan and jurisdiction.
The well-child visit schedule starts at birth and includes visits at 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 24, and 30 months, then annually through age 18. Sick visits are scheduled as needed. With 1,254 pediatricians in Washington, DC, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
Major hospitals in the area include MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, George Washington University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, and Howard University Hospital. Many pediatricians maintain hospital affiliations for procedures or consultations that require a hospital setting. Contact the hospital directly or check provider profiles on FindClarity for affiliation details.
Yes. Insurance networks often differ across the three jurisdictions. A DC-based plan may not cover a provider in Bethesda or Arlington at in-network rates, even if they are only a few miles away. MedStar and Kaiser operate across all three jurisdictions, which simplifies things. Always verify your provider's network status for your specific plan.
The NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda accepts patients who qualify for specific research studies, not through standard insurance referrals. If you have a condition that is being actively studied at NIH, your doctor can refer you for a screening. ClinicalTrials.gov lists active NIH studies. There is no cost to patients accepted into NIH studies.
GW Hospital (Foggy Bottom), MedStar Georgetown (Georgetown), and MedStar Washington Hospital Center (northeast DC) are the three main adult emergency departments in the District. Children's National handles pediatric emergencies. MedStar Washington Hospital Center is the region's only Level I adult trauma center.
Top accepted carriers in Washington, DC include unitedhealthcare, anthem, medicare, centene, and qhp-58944.
Well-child visits and vaccinations are covered at 100% as preventive care under the ACA, with no copay. Sick visits have standard copays. Most plans cover children's preventive services through age 18. If your child needs specialist care, your pediatrician can provide referrals. Check if your plan requires selecting a PCP for your child.