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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