Children's Specialty Group

Join us as we welcome Kristl Tomlin, MD, to the Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology practice at #CHKD. Dr. Tomlin earned her medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. She completed her residency at Creighton University School of Medicine and a fellowship at Phoenix Children's Hospital. Her special interests include care for individuals with special needs, mullerian anomalies and complex pelvic anatomy, family planning, and laparoscopic surgery. Learn more about Dr. Tomlin at bit.ly/4egjDxp. #Gynecology #Pediatrics

Join us as we welcome Ashish P. Saini, MD, to the Cardiology practice at #CHKD. Dr. Saini completed medical school at Government Medical College & Hospital in Chandigarh, India. He completed his residency at William Beaumont Children's Hospital and a fellowship at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. His clinical interests include adult congenital heart disease, echocardiography, congenital heart disease in pregnancy, Fontan circulation, Turner syndrome, Kawasaki disease, and aortopathies. Learn more about Dr. Saini at bit.ly/3ZbEE87. #Cardiology #Pediatrics

Join us as we welcome Ashish P. Saini, MD, to the Cardiology practice at #CHKD. Dr. Saini completed medical school at Government Medical College & Hospital in Chandigarh, India. He completed his residency at William Beaumont Children's Hospital and a fellowship at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. His clinical interests include adult congenital heart disease, echocardiography, congenital heart disease in pregnancy, Fontan circulation, Turner syndrome, Kawasaki disease, and aortopathies. Learn more about Dr. Saini at bit.ly/3ZbEE87. #Cardiology #Pediatrics

Meet Caitlin Peterson, DO, a recent addition to the Nephrology practice at #CHKD. Dr. Peterson is passionate about partnering with patients with kidney disease and their caregivers to achieve health, longevity, and quality of life. Her clinical interests include kidney transplants, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, quality improvement, and adolescent transition to adult healthcare. She also has specialized training in quality improvement. Learn more about Dr. Peterson at bit.ly/3YMmLMM. #Nephrology #RenalMedicine #Pediatrics

Great news for families battling Duchenne muscular dystrophy! The FDA recently expanded its approval of Elevidys, a potentially life-saving treatment, to include children ages 4 and older, regardless of their ambulatory status. Dr. Crystal Proud, a neuromuscular neurologist at #CHKD, lauded the FDA’s announcement to make Elevidys available to additional patients. “It’s hard to put into words what a difference gene therapy has made for my families and for my patients – especially in the world of Duchenne where there has been so much hope for so long,” Proud said. “We look forward to helping more children with this groundbreaking treatment.” Since its approval, CHKD has administered Elevidys to 26 children from Virginia and beyond. Visit CHKD.org/GeneTherapy to learn more or call us to request more information and a consultation.

Congratulations to #CHKD's 2024 Health Care Heroes, named by Inside Business, who work so hard to make life better for our patients and community! This year's winners are Dr. Wilson File, pediatric hematologist and oncologist at CHKD; Dr. Robert Obermeyer, a pediatric surgeon for more than 20 years, and chief of surgery at CHKD; and the CHKD Safer Futures Program, consisting of Kamron Blue, Program Coordinator, and Vickie Madison, Clinical Case Manager. Read more from The Virginian-Pilot at bit.ly/4cwmpxy.

Meet Carlene Samuel, MD, a recent addition to the Rheumatology practice at #CHKD. Dr. Samuel has a passion for medical education and has cared for children with juvenile arthritis, amplified pain, and lupus during her fellowship at UCLA. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Samuel has an interest in global health initiatives. She is also committed to providing care and advocating for underserved communities and medical equity. Learn more about Dr. Samuel at bit.ly/3WrKwJ0. #Rheumatology #Pediatrics