45 PSV Physicians Named to Northern Virginia Magazine’s Top Doctors of 2022 List

Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV) is pleased to announce that 45 of our physicians were named to Northern Virginia Magazine’s “Top Doctors” of 2022 list in their recent February 2022 issue.

The 45 selections – an all-time high for PSV – represent 14 of our 20 pediatric specialties. This prestigious designation is a testament to the hard work of our clinical and administrative staff and their dedication to our mission of providing the best pediatric specialty care possible to the children and families of Northern Virginia and nearby communities.

We want to thank and recognize the following PSV providers that were selected:

Endocrinology:
Oksana Lazareva, MD (Medical Director)
Otilia Neacsu, MD

Gastroenterology:
Catherine Chao, MD
Muhammad A. Khan, MD
Peter Lee, MD
Ian Leibowitz, MD (Medical Director)
Otto Louis-Jacques, MD
Natalie Sikka, MD
Jaime Wolfe MD

Hematology/Oncology:
Jennifer Dean, MD
Robin Dulman, MD
Christopher Lawlor, MD (Medical Director)
Niccole Piguet, MD
Marshall Schorin, MD
Carly R. Varela, MD

Infectious Diseases:
Daniel Keim, MD
Rebecca E. Levorson, MD (Medical Director)
Katherine Moyer, DO
Andrew Nuibe, MD

Nephrology:
Rasheda Amin, MD
Randala Lakkis, MD
Davoud Mohtat, MD
Patricia Seo-Mayer, MD (Medical Director)

Neurology:
Raquel Langdon, MD
Tarannum Lateef, MD
William McClintock, MD (Medical Director)
John Schreiber, MD

Ophthalmology:  
Marlet Bazemore, MD
Mohamad Jaafar, MD
William Madigan, MD
Jonathan Taylormoore, MD (Medical Director)

Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine:
Laurel Blakemore, MD
Emily Hattwick, MD (Medical Director)
Benjamin Martin, MD

Otolaryngology (ENT): 
Diego Preciado, MD, PhD
Brian Reilly, MD (Medical Director)

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation:
Thomas Chang, MD (Medical Director)
Olga Morozova, MD

Plastic Surgery:
Albert Oh, MD (Medical Director)

Pulmonology:
Dinesh Pillai, MD
Iman Sami-Zakhari, MD

Rheumatology:
Bita Arabshahi, MD (Medical Director)
Tova Ronis, MD

Urology:
Dan Casella, MD
Hans Pohl, MD (Medical Director)

30 PSV Physicians Selected to Washingtonian Magazine’s “Top Doctor” of 2021 List

Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV) is excited to announce that 30 of our physicians were selected to Washingtonian Magazine’s “Top Doctors” of 2021 list. The 30 selected represent 15 of our 20 pediatric specialties are represented.  This prestigious designation is truly a testament to the great work and dedication to our mission our staff delivers each day.

Congratulations to all the physicians selected!  We thank you and the entire organization for your steadfast commitment to the children and families of Northern Virginia and surrounding communities. Your hard work truly helps Make It All Better!

PSV’s 2021 “Top Doctors” Recipients:

Endocrinology:
Kathleen Link, MD (retired)
Otilia Neacsu, MD

Gastroenterology:
Ian Leibowitz, MD (Medical Director)

Gynecology:
Rachel Casey, MD (Medical Director)

Hematology/Oncology:
Jennifer Dean, MD
Robin Dulman, MD
Carly Varela, MD

Infectious Diseases:
Daniel Keim, MD
Rebecca Levorson, MD (Medical Director)
Katie Moyer, DO

Nephrology:
Rasheda Amin, MD
Davoud Mohtat, MD
Patty Seo-Mayer, MD (Medical Director)

Neurology:
Meaghan Kelly, MD
Tarannum Lateef, MD
William McClintock, MD (Medical Director)
Terry Watkin, MD

Ophthalmology:
Mohammad Jaafar, MD

Orthopaedics/Sports Medicine:
George Gantsoudes, MD
Emily Hattwick, MD (Medical Director)
Benjamin Martin, MD

Otolaryngology:
Diego Preciado, MD, PhD
Brian Reilly, MD (Medical Director)

Physical Rehabilitation Medicine:
Thomas Chang, MD (Medical Director)
Olga Morozova, MD

Plastic Surgery:
Albert Oh, MD (Medical Director)

Pulmonary:
Dinesh Pillai, MD

Rheumatology:
Bita Arabshahi, MD (Medical Director)
Tova Ronis, MD

Urology:
Hans Pohl, MD (Medical Director)

Happy National Physician Assistants Week

PSV would like to say thank you and recognize our Physician Assistants (PA) for National PA Week! PA Week was October 6th – October 12th. Our PA’s hard work and dedication truly helps Make It All Better for the children and families we serve!

Please meet our PA team:

Samantha Leahy, PA-C (Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine)
Susana Chung, PA-C (Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine)
Eleanor Preta, PA-C (Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine)
Kelly Crown, PA-C (Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine)
Peggy Vollstad, PA-C (Neurosurgery)
Alissa Mills, PA-C (Hematology and Oncology)
Ashleigh McCoy PA-C (Urology)
Julia Shen, PA-C (Ear, Nose and Throat – Otolaryngology)
Robyn Morrissette, PA-C (Allergy and Immunology)
Erin Bartlett, PA-C (Allergy and Immunology)

Happy National PA Week!

11 PSV Providers Named “Top Doctors” of 2021 by Arlington Magazine

Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV) is pleased to announce that 11 of its physicians across 8 pediatric specialties were selected as “Top Doctors” of 2021 by Arlington Magazine in their July/August issue. The recognized doctors were selected by the Professional Research Services (PRS), which conducted an online peer-review survey of physicians in Arlington County, Fairfax County, the City of Falls Church, and the City of Alexandria.

This prestigious designation is a testament to the commitment of our clinical and administrative teams. Thank you for providing the best specialty care possible to children and families in Northern Virginia and surrounding communities.

PSV would like to recognize the following doctors chosen for their exemplary work:

Allergy and Immunology
Dr. Darlene K. Mansoor             

Endocrinology
Dr. Kathleen M. Link   

Gastroenterology
Dr. Catherine S. Chao 

Hematology and Oncology
Dr. Carly R. Varela 
Dr. Elizabeth C. Yang

Infectious Disease
Dr. Daniel E. Keim                             
Dr. Rebecca E. Levorson

Nephrology
Dr. Patricia W. Seo-Mayer

Neurology
Dr. Terry Watkin

Orthopaedics
Dr. Emily A. Hattwick

To view the full Arlington Magazine’s article, please click here!(link is external)

The National Scoliosis Center features Dr. Laurel Blakemore, CEO

Did you know that June is Scoliosis Awareness Month? Pediatric Specialists of Virginia’s (PSV) Dr. Laurel Blakemore, CEO, was featured by the National Scoliosis Center(link is external). In efforts to raise awareness, Dr. Blakemore discusses the importance of adolescent scoliosis screening. 

A huge thank you to our Orthopaedic team for your hard work and dedication to the children and families we serve. Your hard work does not go unnoticed. 

To view Dr. Blakemore’s full feature, please click here(link is external)!

Please visit our Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine page to view PSV’s Orthopaedic team and the services we provide patients.