August 2026 Pediatric Partner Update
Greetings from Dr. DiFazio
With back-to-school season upon us, I know your schedules are likely full of annual wellness exams, immunizations and sports physicals. Please let your physician liaison know if there’s anything we can do to support you and your patients. Our team’s contact information is below if you need it.
I also want to thank everyone who responded to our survey with feedback on how we can support you more. I know easier pathways for referrals are a priority, and we are addressing that with our new Provider Direct initiative. I will continue sharing details as we get closer to launch.
Finally, I want to ensure this monthly email continues to deliver information that can improve your practice. To that end, please see below for details on surgery referrals, specialty care close to home for your patients and several educational opportunities for you and your team.
As always, thank you for your partnership and for all that you do for kids in our region!
Marc DiFazio, MD, MBA
Vice President of Access | Neurologist | Associate Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics
What You Need to Know
Surgery Referral Guidelines
Our surgical team performs 4,000+ elective and emergency procedures a year. Read about our referral guidelines, as well as the conditions we treat and procedures we perform. Your patients deserve the highest quality and most technically advanced surgical care available for kids.
Rheumatology at Children's National
Our team specializes in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of rheumatologic and musculoskeletal conditions. We also collaborate with other specialties to manage multisystem conditions. Learn more about our Division of Rheumatology or call 888-884-2327 for scheduling.
Food Allergy Research Studies
The Division of Allergy and Immunology is recruiting participants for three food allergy research studies. Please review the open studies and share with your patients who may be interested.
Location Spotlight: Friendship Heights
Did you know more than 100 providers from 24 specialties see patients at Children’s National Friendship Heights? Your patients can receive care for chronic headaches, inflammatory bowel disease, speech disorders and much more.
Continuing Medical Education
Stay updated on pediatric care and enhance your practice through our Virtual Lunch and Learn webinars. All sessions, unless otherwise noted, are eligible for continuing medical education (CME) credit within 60 days of their presentation date.
Presented by Kirsten Das, MD, pediatric surgeon specializing in gynecology in children and adolescents.
In this CME, you will learn about:
- Fertility risks for individuals undergoing gonadotoxic therapy
- Options available to preserve fertility options in pre- and post-pubertal children
- Referral pathways for fertility preservation
Join Us
Our upcoming events are great opportunities to connect with our specialists at Children's National and other pediatric partners throughout the region.
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