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Christina Ulen, MD
Dr. Christina Ulen combines world-class training from Johns Hopkins University and University of Michigan with a warm, family-centered approach to pediatric care.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, she is passionate about supporting children from newborn through adolescence, with special interests in child development, behavior, and helping families navigate acute illnesses with confidence and compassion.
Jennifer Jenks, CPNP-BC
Jennifer Jenks, CPNP-BC, is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in pediatric and adolescent medicine, including specialized training in pediatric gastroenterology from leading institutions such as Walter Reed Medical Center and Riley Children's Hospital.
She is passionate about caring for children from infancy through adolescence, with special expertise in infant feeding and reflux issues, chronic constipation, allergic colitis, and other pediatric gastrointestinal conditions.
Carla Minosh, FNP-BC
Carla Minosh, FNP-BC, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with more than a decade of experience at Advanced Pediatrics, specializing in pediatric behavioral health and mental wellness.
She has advanced training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and hypnotherapy, with special interests in anxiety, attention disorders, and supporting children and teens through emotional and behavioral challenges.
Lauren Padgett, PA-C
Lauren Padgett, PA-C, is a certified Physician Assistant with more than a decade of emergency medicine experience caring for both pediatric and adult patients.
She has a special interest in acute illness and injury management and is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for children and adolescents.
Isabel Jander, MD
Dr. Isabel Jander is a board-certified pediatrician with more than 18 years of experience providing compassionate care for children from newborn through adolescence.
Recognized multiple years as a Washingtonian Top Doctor, she is fluent in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French, with special interests in newborn care and acute illness management.
Michael Smith, MD
Dr. Smith is a board-certified pediatrician with training from Duke University and academic experience at Tufts University and Boston Children's Hospital.
He has special interests in pediatric care transitions and lactation support, and is dedicated to helping children and families navigate every stage of growth with compassionate, evidence-based care.
Pegah Pirowski, FNP-BC
Pegah Pirowski, FNP-BC, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with experience in both pediatric and critical care settings, providing compassionate care for children from newborn through adolescence.
Fluent in English, Spanish, and Farsi, she has special interests in asthma and constipation management, as well as supporting children with anxiety and other mental health concerns.
Emily Mastromatteo, FNP-BC
Emily Mastromatteo (Corridon), FNP-BC, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a background in pediatric critical care and a passion for providing compassionate primary care for children and adolescents.
She has special interests in acute illness management, pediatric surgery, and supporting healthy child and adolescent development.
Mary Meyer, MD
Dr. Mary Meyer is a board-certified pediatrician and certified lactation consultant dedicated to providing compassionate care for children from newborn through adolescence.
She has a special interest in breastfeeding support and is passionate about helping families feel confident and supported through every stage of childhood.
Jennifer Woodley, CFNP
Jennifer Woodley, CFNP, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with a background in neonatal intensive care and years of outpatient pediatric experience throughout Northern Virginia.
She is passionate about building lasting relationships with families and providing compassionate, high-quality care for children at every stage of development.
Mindy Stern, MD
Dr. Mindy Stern is a board-certified pediatrician with more than 25 years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based care for children and adolescents at Advanced Pediatrics in Vienna, Virginia.
She has a special interest in ADHD management and is recognized as a Washingtonian and Northern Virginia Magazine Top Doctor for her commitment to exceptional patient care and individualized treatment plans.
Leila Binder, MD
Dr. Leila Parikh Binder is a board-certified pediatrician with more than 25 years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based care for children from infancy through adolescence.
She is known for her calm bedside manner and clear communication, and is dedicated to building trusted, long-term relationships with families at Advanced Pediatrics in Vienna, Virginia.