Top Pediatricians in Maryland
Nothing I have ever encountered strikes fear into my heart like an injured or sick child. I am reasonably sure that all other parents out there feel the same way. I am sure you don’t want to just trust any doctor in Maryland with your children. You also likely are not willing to go through any trial and error with one of your own children as you would be willing to go through to find your own doctor.
A pediatrician is going to have to click with you and gain your trust before they see your child and I feel exactly the same way. Unlike many of our service listings, you do not want to wait to find a pediatrician until an emergency strikes. You want to have them on speed dial long before that. So now is the perfect time to use our Maryland are list of top recommended pediatricians and start interviewing them. Find the one who you would trust with your children. Don’t forget that people change over time and that can apply to not only your doctors but also your pediatricians. If any of our Maryland doctors have declined in their performance, please let us know! It is vital that we keep the below list updated with only the doctors that will care for your children as if they were their own. It is also a great idea to establish a pediatrician for short term work conditions even if they last less than a year. So if you will be stationed somewhere else, start researching area pediatricians now so you are as prepared as possible.
Emilie Cole, M.D.
Columbia, MD
Dr. Emilie Cole attended Medical School at the New Jersey Medical School and completed her residency at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children. She is currently part of the Columbia Medical Practice team.
David Salikof, MD
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Salikof, a Johns Hopkins Alumnus, is a board certified pediatrician. He attended medical school at the University of Oklahoma, and completed his pediatric specialty training at the prestigious Johns Hopkins hospital in Baltimore, MD. He has been a practitioner for over 17 years and has extensive experience treating pediatric patients from newborn to age 21. He has a genuine love of kids and desire to improve the health and well-being of every patient. He is currently accepting new patients.
Jennifer Forest Anders, MD
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Jennifer Forest Anders’s expertise is on Pediatric Emergency Medicine. She is also currently an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and the Fellowship Director of the Pediatric Emergency Medicine division at the Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Liza Burns, M.D.
Rockville, MD
Dr. Liza Burns claims to be thrilled to work with children every day at Children First Pediatrics. She completed her residency training at Children’s Hospital in Washington, DC.
Dr. James D. Anthony
Columbia, MD
Dr. Anthony is Board Certified in Pediatrics. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida and his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1984. He completed his residency at the University of Maryland Medical Systems before joining the practice in 1987.
Carissa M. Baker-Smith, MD
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Carissa Baker-Smith was named a “Top Doctor” in the specialty of Pediatric Cardiology by Baltimore magazine in 2016 and 2018. Dr. Baker-Smith’s special interests include, pediatric cardiology, hypertension, cardiovascular research, cardiovascular genetics, quality improvement, heart failure and transplant and mechanical circulatory support.
Dr. Elizabeth L. Thompson
Columbia, MD
Dr. Thompson is Board Certified in Pediatrics. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Loyola University of Maryland and her Doctor of Medicine from Georgetown University, graduating AOA. She completed her residency at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. prior to joining the practice in 2015.
Joseph Osuagwu, MD
Baltimore, MD
Roger W. Voigt, MD
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Roger W. Voigt is a well-known specialist in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, as well as Pediatric Surgery. He is also recognized for having been recently named as one of Baltimore Magazine’s 2010 and 2012 “Top Docs” for Pediatric Surgery.
John Choi, MD
Rockville, MD
Dr. John Choi is Board Certified in Pediatrics and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics as well. Dr. Choi is currently on staff and has privileges at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital and Holy Cross Hospital.
