29 Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV) Physicians Earn 2026 Northern Virginia Magazine Top Doctors Honors

Fairfax, VA — Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV) is proud to announce that 29 of its physicians have been recognized as 2026 Northern Virginia Magazine “Top Doctors,” an honor that spans every pediatric specialty within the organization. Northern Virginia Magazine’s annual recognition highlights physicians who are nominated by their peers for excellence in clinical care, expertise, and professional leadership.

This distinction reflects not only individual achievement, but also the collective strength of PSV’s multidisciplinary team and its ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate, and innovative care to children and families across Northern Virginia.

“Being named a Northern Virginia Magazine Top Doctor is a meaningful peer-based honor, and we are incredibly proud of the 29 PSV physicians recognized this year,” said Dr. Laurel Blakemore, CEO of PSV, Orthopaedic Surgeon, and a 2026 Northern Virginia Magazine Top Doctor honoree. “This recognition speaks to the depth of talent across our specialties and the collaborative culture that allows our physicians and care teams to provide exceptional care every day. It is a testament to the trust our patients, families, and medical colleagues place in PSV.”

PSV congratulates these outstanding clinicians for the trust they have earned from peers, patients, and the broader medical community. The organization also extends its gratitude to every PSV team member whose dedication and support make this level of excellence possible.

PSV’s 2026 Northern Virginia Magazine Top Doctors

Gastroenterology

• Catherine Chao, MD
• Grace Felix, MD
• Peter Lee, MD
• Ian Leibowitz, MD
• Otto Louis-Jacques, MD
• Natalie Sikka, MD

Hematology/Oncology

• Robin Dulman, MD
• Thomas Newton, MD
• Niccole Piguet, MD
• Elizabeth Yang, MD

Neurology

• Tarannum Lateef, MD
• William McClintock, MD
• Thanh Nguyen, MD
• John Schreiber, MD
• Thuy-Anh Vu, MD

Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

• Laurel Blakemore, MD
• Emily Hattwick, MD
• Joseph Letzelter, MD
• Benjamin Martin, MD

Pulmonology

• Dagne Assefa, MD
• James E. Clayton, MD
• Corey Martin, MD
• Michael McCown, DO
• Dinesh Pillai, MD
• Iman Sami-Zakhari, MD

Rheumatology

• Tova Ronis, MD

Urology

• Daniel Casella, MD
• Hans Pohl, MD
• Rachel Selekman, 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 16 of our physicians have been recognized on Washingtonian magazine’s 2025 “Top Doctors” list. This annual honor spotlights the region’s most respected and trusted physicians as chosen by their peers, underscoring PSV’s commitment to excellence across our pediatric specialties.

“Our physicians’ dedication to children and families shines through in every patient interaction,” said Dr. Laurel Blakemore, PSV CEO, orthopedic surgeon, and 2025 Washingtonian Top Doctor honoree. “This recognition reflects their exceptional skill, compassion, and teamwork — the same qualities that make PSV a leader in advancing pediatric care across Northern Virginia.”

This year’s honorees embody PSV’s core values of excellence, integrity, and family-centered care. Their leadership and commitment continue to elevate the standard of pediatric medicine in our community and beyond.

Congratulations to PSV’s 2025 Washingtonian “Top Doctors” below — and to the entire PSV team for helping make “Making It All Better” a reality for every child we serve.

Hematology/Oncology

• Robin Dulman, MD
• Niccole Piguet, MD

Gastroenterology

• Catherine Chao, MD
• Grace Felix, MD
• Ian Leibowitz, MD (Medical Director)
• Otto Louis-Jacques, MD

Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

• Laurel Blakemore, MD
• Meryl Ludwig, MD
• Benjamin Martin, MD

Neurology

• Tarannum Lateef, MD

Pulmonology

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

Urology

• Daniel Casella, MD
• Hans Pohl, MD
• Christina Ho, 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 Docs” by The 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 celebrate several of our physicians who have been named to Arlington Magazine’s 2025 “Top Doctors” list. This annual recognition honors physicians across the region who are nominated by their peers for their outstanding clinical excellence, compassionate care, and commitment to their specialty.

The providers recognized from PSV reflect the exceptional depth of expertise across our pediatric subspecialties. Whether treating complex conditions or guiding families through long-term care journeys, these physicians embody the mission and values of PSV every day.

We extend our congratulations and appreciation to the following doctors for this well-earned distinction:

Gastroenterology

• Catherine Chao, MD
• Natalie Sikka, MD

Hematology and Oncology

• Niccole Piguet, MD

Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

• Emily Hattwick, MD (Medical Director)

Pulmonary Medicine

• Dagne Assefa, MD, FAAP, FCCP
• James Clayton, MD

Urology

• Christina Ho, MD

Thank you to Arlington Magazine for recognizing the exceptional care PSV providers bring to families across Northern Virginia. We’re honored to work alongside these specialists as they continue to make a difference in the lives of our patients every day.

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