Top Pediatricians in Virginia
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 Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia 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.
Kathryn Bates Russell, M.D.
Richmond, VA
Dr. Russell completed her Pediatrics residency at Northwestern University and returned to Richmond in 1999. Dr. Russell is board certified in Pediatrics and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Bob Archuleta, M.D., FAAP
Richmond, VA
Dr. Bob Archuleta is well-known for being the recipient of the President’s Award from the Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics for founding “Noah’s Children”. He has practiced at Pediatric Associates PC for over 26 years already.
Kimberly Caldwell, MD
Fredericksburg, VA
Dr. Kimberly Caldwell has been Board Certification in Pediatrics since 1989. She completed her medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine and an advanced degree from the University of Maryland at Baltimore.
Dr. Michelle T. Curry
Virginia Beach, VA
Dr. Michelle T. Curry is a board certified, Virginia licensed family Practice physician who has been in private practice since 1997. She is known to be a specialist in various diseases and treatments ranging from Pediatric Cardiovascular Diseases to diabetes.
Gretchen W. Brantley MD
Charlottesville, VA
Robert D. Lehman, M.D.
Virginia Beach, VA
Dr. Robert D. Lehman is the founder and a partner of Pediatric Affiliated of Hampton Roads. He is affiliated with the Sentara Hospitals, Norfolk Psychiatric Center, and the Chesapeake General Hospital.
Dr. Saileela Venkatesan, MD
Virginia Beach, VA
Dr. Saileela Venkatesan specializes in Pediatrics Infant & Child & Adolescent Care at Bayside Pediatrics. She graduated from the Government Medical College in Mysore, India and she is known to have over 20 years of experience.
Dr. Mary McCarthy
Arlington, VA
Dr. Mary McCarthy is a board certified Pediatrician and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is currently in practice at Metropolitan pediatrics where she focuses on continuity of care for her patients, immunization compliance, and parental education.
Dr. Bryan McDonald, MD, FAAP
Virginia Beach, VA
Dr. Bryan McDonald aims to create an innovative pediatric practice which offers a truly exceptional level of care to children and their families. He focuses on advocating for children in the foster care system, performing home visits for asthmatic patients, and visiting schools to encourage healthy practices.
Gemila H. Bouber, MD, FAAP
Charlottesville, VA
Dr. Gemila H. Bouber graduated from the University of Virginia and she is currently part of the Pediatric Associates of Charlottesville team. She focuses on the prevention and treatment of pediatric obesity and she also specializes in adolescent gynecology too.










