New Epic Video Client for PSV Telemedicine Visits

Effective February 13, 2025, Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV) will use Epic Video Client (EVC) for all telemedicine appointments. Zoom will no longer be used for virtual visits. To ensure a smooth and successful telemedicine appointment, please view our Guide to Using EVC for PSV Telemedicine.

What You Need to Know

• Effective Date: February 13, 2025
• New Telemedicine Platform: All virtual visits with PSV providers will take place via EVC.
• Familiar System: If your child has had virtual visits with Inova Children’s, you may already be familiar with EVC, as they have been using this system since 2024.

What is Changing?

• No More Zoom Links: Zoom will no longer be used for any PSV virtual visits.
• Access Through MyChart:
  • Video visit links will be available in MyChart before your appointment.
  • Patients without MyChart accounts will receive a link via email at least 2 hours before the appointment.
  • Ensure PSV has your current email address and phone number on file.

Prepare for Your Appointment

• Sign Up for MyChart
  • Sign in to MyChart or create an account to access your appointment link and manage your care online.
• Two-Factor Authentication
  • Starting February 11, 2025, MyChart will require two-factor authentication for login. You can choose to receive a verification code via text message or email. To avoid delays on the day of your appointment, be sure to enable this feature after signing up.
• Complete Pre-Visit Paperwork
  • Use eCheck-In on MyChart to fill out forms, including the required telemedicine consent form.
  • Pre-visit paperwork is available starting 2 weeks before your appointment and closes 48 hours prior to the visit.
• Telemedicine Consent Form
  • Required for all telemedicine appointments. If you don’t have MyChart, submit your form online here.
  • Consent is only needed once per provider but must be on file before your visit.

Additional Information

• Interpreter Services: Certified interpreters will continue to be available for telemedicine appointments via EVC. PSV will arrange this service for you.
• Questions? Contact Us: Call 703.876.2788 for assistance.
• Download this information in English or Spanish.

Update on First Name Error on Patient Letters

Many of you recently received a letter from Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV) explaining our transition. We have learned that the first name on many of these letters was not the correct first name. All the other information on the envelope including last name and address are correct. The contents of the letter are also correct. Unfortunately during the production of the letter the data file became corrupt and the incorrect first name was placed on the envelope. Rest assured you only received information for your child and your child’s information was not shared with anyone else. We are sincerely sorry for the confusion and inconvenience this has caused. 

As of February 6, 2023, PSV has transitioned some of our specialty services to one or both of our parent organizations— Children’s National Hospital and Inova Children’s — while others remain with PSV.

For the complete list of specialty services and providers staying with PSV or transitioning to Children’s National or Inova Children’s, click here.

If you have a scheduled appointment with a provider transitioning out of PSV, then your appointment has automatically transferred to either Children’s National (located in the same building as PSV in Fairfax) or Inova Children’s (Fairfax or Ashburn locations), and your medical records are with your care team at their new location. For a full list of Children’s National and Inova Children’s locations, click here. 

Important phone numbers for appointments and provider inquiries.

• Children’s National: 703-280-3850 
• Inova Children’s: 571-472-4300
• Pediatric Specialists of Virginia: 703-876-2788

Please see additional information on our frequently asked questions page.

PSV, along with Children’s National and Inova Children’s, is proud to continue providing the best pediatric specialty care possible to the children and families in Northern Virginia and surrounding communities.

Specialties and Services Remaining with PSV

• Ambulatory Surgery Center
• Gastroenterology
• Hematology/Oncology
• Neurology
• Orthopaedics
• Pulmonology
• Urology

Important Documents

• Patient Letter 
• Patient Letter (Spanish)
• FAQs 
• FAQs (Spanish)
• Provider Transition Table

Children’s National Information

• Website
• 703-280-3850

Inova Children’s Information

• Website
• 571-472-4300

Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV) is proud to celebrate our 9-Year Anniversary!

PSV was formed as a joint venture between Children’s National Medical Center and INOVA Health Systems, back on September 30, 2013. We originally launched with five specialties. Since then, we have grown to feature 21 pediatric specialties, and we have had over half a million patient encounters!

A huge thank you to our patients and families who choose us for their care. We would also like to recognize our expert clinical staff for their benevolent care, our administrative team for the mission-driven focus, our parent organizations for their support, and our valued community partners.  

Thank you for supporting our mission to provide the best pediatric specialty care possible for the children of Northern Virginia and surrounding communities!

Together we will continue to Make It All Better for every child and family that we serve.   

Happy Anniversary, PSV!

Patients and Families,

Please be advised that the COVID-19 Vaccine has been approved for children ages 5-11. At this time, Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV) will NOT be a COVID-19 Vaccine location.

PSV’s parent organization –Inova– will be running weekend vaccination clinics at the Inova Center for Personalized Health. For additional information, and to book an appointment, please visit Inova’s website here.  

Parents may also visit https://www.vaccines.gov/search/ or https://vaccinate.virginia.gov/ to locate other community resources. 

Dear PSV Patients and Families,

As you know the guidelines for maximizing vaccine-induced protection against COVID are evolving based on scientific data. At present, the CDC and FDA  have recommended COVID-19 booster shots for immunocompromised patients and anticipate booster vaccinations will begin for all Americans,  8 months after initial vaccination, sometime in late September.  At this time, Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV) will not be administering booster shots, but please visit the Virginia Vaccination Finder website to find and/or inquire about obtaining a COVID-19 booster shot. 

We will continue to monitor the science and guidelines, and update you on the best ways to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community against COVID-19. 

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. 

Stay safe,

PSV