The Children's Doctor

The Children's Doctor This year of founding make TCD the oldest continuing pediatric practice in Hagerstown. At that time the practice adopted the name, The Children's Doctor.

The Children's Doctor was founded in 1969 when Dr. Albert Strauss came from California, where he had been serving in the United States Air Force, to join Dr. Ronald Keyser who was a solo pediatric practitioner in Hagerstown at that time. In 1977, Dr. Michael Nemir joined Keyser and Strauss and not long after that, Dr. Jennifer Murphy joined them. Over the next many years, quite a few doctors and nurse practitioners moved in and out of the practice, some to start their own practices and some whose family situation changed causing them to have to leave town or the state. Dr. Keyser retired on December 31, 1999. Dr. Strauss was the only original member of the practice until he retired in November, 2013. The practice now consists of three doctors, Drs. Saqib Masood, Vandana Sajankila, and Bethany Garnand-Proctor. Three nurse practitioners, Vanessa Geyer, Rachel Hassan, and Gwendolyn Lattie and one physician assistant, Yusra Ahmed. The practice, as founded by Keyser and Strauss, and as presently owned by Drs. Masood and Sajankila, will be 45 years old as of September first, 2014.

01/01/2026
12/25/2025

Wishing you all a very Happy Holiday season!

12/03/2025

Our annual Thanksgiving meal!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM TCD!
10/31/2025

HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM TCD!

🎉 We did it! 🎉We are honored to announce that The Children's Doctor has been named Best Pediatric Practice in the Tri St...
10/23/2025

🎉 We did it! 🎉
We are honored to announce that The Children's Doctor has been named Best Pediatric Practice in the Tri State’s Best Community’s Choice Awards 2025! 🏆

A heartfelt THANK YOU to each and every one of our amazing families, caring staff, and wonderful community for making this possible. Your trust, kindness, and smiles inspire us every day. đź’™

Here’s to continuing to serve your children with the warmth, expertise, and care you deserve — and growing together in the years ahead!

Happy National Boss’s Day Julie. You make the TCD a better place everyday! Thank you for your guidance and support. Your...
10/16/2025

Happy National Boss’s Day Julie. You make the TCD a better place everyday! Thank you for your guidance and support. Your leadership makes a difference in every success we achieve as a team.

Tonight we celebrated with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County at their Starry Night for Kids Gala!
10/10/2025

Tonight we celebrated with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County at their Starry Night for Kids Gala!

09/11/2025

Our phones are now working. We are so sorry for the inconvenience it caused.

We are thrilled to share some exciting news! 🌟Dr. Vandana Sajankila (“Dr. Van”) has been honored as the 2025 Pediatricia...
08/28/2025

We are thrilled to share some exciting news! 🌟
Dr. Vandana Sajankila (“Dr. Van”) has been honored as the 2025 Pediatrician of the Year by the Maryland Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics! 🏆

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Van for her outstanding dedication, compassion, and commitment to the health and well-being of children and families in our community. đź’•

PLEASE VOTE FOR US! BEST PEDIATRIC OFFICE! Just click the link below. You can vote one time per day. THANK YOU FOR YO...
08/05/2025

PLEASE VOTE FOR US! BEST PEDIATRIC OFFICE!
Just click the link below. You can vote one time per day.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

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We recently had our CPR recertification with Scott's First Aid.
06/12/2025

We recently had our CPR recertification with Scott's First Aid.

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319 E Antietam Street
Hagerstown, MD
21740

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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+13017903620

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