Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV) Celebrates 16 Physicians Named to Washingtonian’s 2026 “Top Doctors” List

Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV) is proud to announce that 16 of our physicians have been recognized in Washingtonian magazine’s 2026 “Top Doctors” list. This annual honor recognizes highly regarded physicians in the region, as selected by their peers, highlighting the expertise and dedication of PSV’s specialists in caring for children and adolescents.

“Our physicians bring exceptional knowledge and skill to their work, along with a deep understanding of the needs of the children and families they serve,” said Dr. Laurel Blakemore, PSV CEO and orthopedic surgeon. “This recognition reflects the high standard of care our team provides every day and the important role our specialists play in supporting children’s health across Northern Virginia.”

This year’s honorees represent eight pediatric specialties, reflecting the breadth of expertise available at PSV. Their recognition is a testament to the outstanding work of our physicians and the entire care team in helping children and families navigate their health care journeys.

Congratulations to PSV’s 2026 Washingtonian “Top Doctors” honorees listed below!

Hematology/Oncology

• Robin Dulman, MD
• Niccole Piguet, MD

Gastroenterology

• Catherine Chao, MD
• Peter Lee, MD
• Ian Leibowitz, MD, Medical Director

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

• Emily Hattwick, MD, Medical Director
• Meryl Ludwig, MD
• Benjamin Martin, MD

Neurology

• Tarannum Lateef, MD

 Pulmonology

• James Clayton, MD
• Dinesh Pillai, MD, Medical Director

Urology

• Daniel Casella, MD
• Christina Ho, MD
• Hans Pohl, MD
• Rachel Selekman, MD, Medical Director

Rheumatology

• Tova Ronis, MD

About Pediatric Specialists of Virginia
Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV) was collaboratively created by Children’s National Hospital and Inova Health System in 2013 as a pediatric specialty group dedicated to caring for the needs of children in Northern Virginia and surrounding areas. Its mission is to provide superb pediatric specialty care through clinical excellence, innovation, education, research, and family-centered care. As a medical group practice with tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, our specialists care for children during hospital stays at Children’s National and Inova Children’s Hospital and throughout their childhood on an ongoing, outpatient basis. Many are recognized as “Top Doctors” by Washingtonian, Arlington Magazine, and Northern Virginia Magazine and have appeared in U.S. News & World Report as leading experts in their fields.

For more information about PSV, please visit: www.psvcare.org

Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV) is proud to announce that four of our physicians have been recognized in Arlington Magazine’s 2026 Top Doctors list. This annual honor highlights physicians who have earned the respect and confidence of their peers for their clinical expertise, dedication to patient care, and commitment to advancing healthcare in their specialty.

This recognition reflects the exceptional care our providers deliver every day to children and families throughout Northern Virginia. From diagnosing and treating complex conditions to building lasting relationships with patients, these physicians exemplify PSV’s commitment to providing compassionate, expert pediatric specialty care.

Congratulations to our 2026 Arlington Magazine Top Doctors:

Gastroenterology

• Catherine Chao, MD
• Ian Leibowitz, MD
• Natalie Sikka, MD

Pulmonology

• Dagne Assefa, MD, FAAP, FCCP

We congratulate each of these physicians on this well-deserved recognition and thank them for the expertise, compassion, and dedication they bring to every patient and family they serve. Their commitment to excellence continues to strengthen PSV’s mission of delivering outstanding pediatric specialty care to our community.

About Pediatric Specialists of Virginia
Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV) was collaboratively created by Children’s National Hospital and Inova Health System in 2013 as a pediatric specialty group dedicated to caring for the needs of children in Northern Virginia and surrounding areas. Its mission is to provide superb pediatric specialty care through clinical excellence, innovation, education, research, and family-centered care. As a medical group practice with tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, our specialists care for children during hospital stays at Children’s National and Inova Children’s Hospital and throughout their childhood on an ongoing, outpatient basis. Many are recognized as “Top Doctors” by Washingtonian, Arlington Magazine, and Northern Virginia Magazine and have appeared in U.S. News & World Report as leading experts in their fields.

For more information about PSV, please visit: www.psvcare.org

Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV) is proud to announce that 11 of its physicians have been named to the inaugural Top Doctors Hall of Fame by Washingtonian. This first-ever Hall of Fame class recognizes physicians who have appeared on the publication’s Top Doctors list at least five times over the past 10 years, placing them among an elite group of medical professionals in the region.

Hall of Fame honorees are featured in a special section of the March 2026 issue of Washingtonian, available on newsstands and online today, February 19, 2026.

“This recognition speaks to the lasting impact our physicians make every day,” said Dr. Laurel Blakemore, PSV CEO and Orthopaedic Surgeon. “To be acknowledged repeatedly by peers over many years is a meaningful reflection of their dedication—not only to clinical excellence, but to the children and families who place their trust in them during some of life’s most challenging moments.”

We congratulate the following PSV physicians who were named to the Washingtonian Top Doctors Hall of Fame:

• Catherine Chao, MD – Gastroenterology
• Robin Dulman, MD – Hematology/Oncology
• Emily Hattwick, MD – Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
• Tarannum Lateef, MD – Neurology
• Peter Lee, MD – Gastroenterology
• Ian Leibowitz, MD – Gastroenterology
• Benjamin Martin, MD – Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
• William McClintock, MD – Neurology
• Dinesh Pillai, MD – Pulmonology
• Hans Pohl, MD – Urology
• Tova Ronis, MD – Rheumatology

 

About Pediatric Specialists of Virginia
Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV) was collaboratively created by Children’s National Hospital and Inova Health System in 2013 as a pediatric specialty group dedicated to caring for the needs of children in Northern Virginia and surrounding areas. Its mission is to provide superb pediatric specialty care through clinical excellence, innovation, education, research, and family-centered care. As a medical group practice with tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, our specialists care for children during hospital stays at Children’s National and Inova Children’s Hospital and throughout their childhood on an ongoing, outpatient basis. Many are recognized as “Top Docs” by Washingtonian, Arlington Magazine, and Northern Virginia Magazine and have appeared in U.S. News & World Report as leading experts in their fields.

For more information about PSV, please visit: www.psvcare.org.