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Virginia Business Top Docs 2026

Each year, Virginia Business magazine recognizes outstanding physicians across the Commonwealth through its Top Doctors list. Many CHKD physicians were selected for this honor, reflecting their expertise, leadership, and dedication to providing exceptional care for children and families throughout our region.

Meet the CHKD physicians who earned this year’s recognition.

Primary Care Pediatricians

CHKD Medical Group Pediatricians

Pediatric Medical Specialists

Adolescent Medicine
- Dr. Kyzwana Caves
Allergy & Immunology
- Dr. Clinton Dunn
- Dr. Angela Duff Hogan
- Dr. Kelly Maples
- Dr. Lindsey Moore
- Dr. Lauren Smith
Anesthesiology
- Dr. Steven Defreitas
- Dr. Maureen Higgs
- Dr. Liana Hosu
- Dr. Valbona Kanarek
- Dr. Christopher Karsanac
- Dr. Mark Polak
- Dr. Miriam Schoepf
- Dr. James Suggs
- Dr. Eva Waller
Cardiology
- Dr. Rose Cummings
- Dr. Alexander Ellis
- Dr. Robert Escalera II
- Dr. Jonathan Fleenor
- Dr. Lopa Hartke
- Dr. Elliot Tucker
- Dr. Michael Vance
Critical Care Medicine
- Dr. Thomas Cholis
- Dr. Meaghan Dominy
- Dr. Linette Ewing
- Dr. Christopher Foley
- Dr. Chie‑Youn Shih
- Dr. Heather Slusser
- Dr. Clyde Smith III
Dermatology
- Dr. Julia Burden
- Dr. Judith Williams
Developmental & Behavioral
- Dr. Kaitlin Blackard
- Dr. Christine Houlihan
Emergency Medicine
- Dr. James Burhop
- Dr. Daniel Carr
- Dr. Joel Clingenpeel
- Dr. Margaret Eason
- Dr. Courtney Jacobs
- Dr. Alexandra Leader
- Dr. Paul Mullan
- Dr. Kelli Petronis
- Dr. Michael Poirier
- Dr. James Schmidt
Endocrinology
- Dr. Eric Gyuricsko
- Dr. Nicole Nejedly
- Dr. Melinda Penn
- Dr. Melissa Russell
Gastroenterology
- Dr. Rana Ammoury
- Dr. Orhan Atay
- Dr. Michael Konikoff
- Dr. Sameer Lapsia
- Dr. Michael Mendoza
- Dr. Nancy Yokois
Genetics
- Dr. Alice Basinger
Hematology/Oncology
- Dr. Wilson File
- Dr. Eric Lowe
- Dr. Melissa Mark
- Dr. William Owen
- Dr. Linda Pegram
- Dr. Kevin Todd
- Dr. Katherine Watson
Hospital Medicine
- Dr. Sanaz Devlin
- Dr. Cyrus Heydarian
- Dr. Edward Johnson
- Dr. Rianna Leazer
- Dr. Danielle Russell
- Dr. Kyrie Shomaker
Infectious Disease
- Dr. Randall Fisher
- Dr. Laura Sass
Nephrology
- Dr. J. Bryan Carmody
- Dr. Caitlin Peterson
- Dr. Irene Restaino
- Dr. Erika Rhone
Neurology
- Dr. Sarah Chagnon
- Dr. George Dahl
- Dr. Ralph Northam
- Dr. Crystal Proud
Palliative Care
- Dr. Ami Mehta
Pathology
- Dr. Deborah Schofield
- Dr. Alice Werner
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Dr. Dana Dasher
- Dr. Charles Dillard
- Dr. Katrina Lesher
Psychiatry & Psychology
- Dr. Jana Elliker
- Dr. Anisha Garg
- Dr. David Meyer
- Dr. Carl Petersen
Pulmonology
- Dr. Frank Chocano
- Dr. Angela Marko
- Dr. Carlos Sendon
- Dr. Cynthia Spoolman
Radiology
- Dr. Jennifer Rush
Rheumatology
- Dr. Cassyanne Aguiar
Sleep Medicine
- Dr. Wendy Edlund
Sports Medicine
- Dr. Joel Brenner

Pediatric Surgeons

Neurosurgery
- Dr. Adam Conley
- Dr. Joseph Dilustro
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Dr. E. Weston Santee
Orthopedic Surgery
Otolaryngology (ENT)
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Pediatric Surgery
Urology
- Dr. Janelle Fox
- Dr. Sarah Williamson