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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