Park Pediatrics

04/15/2026

Tick season is here and reports are showing a record number of tick related ER visits especially in the mid Atlantic/northeast regions— don’t skip the tick check!

After outdoor play, take 2 minutes to check your child for ticks 👇
✔️ Hair & scalp
✔️ Behind ears
✔️ Under arms
✔️ Behind knees
✔️ Waist & groin

Ticks are tiny and easy to miss — but quick removal helps prevent illness.

🛡️ Protect your kids:
• Use insect repellent
• Wear long sleeves/pants in grassy areas
• Shower after coming indoors

💬 When in doubt, check it out!

04/07/2026

Great news for our families: We’ve partnered with Triplemoon to offer behavioral health services right through our practice. That means no months-long waitlists, no out-of-network therapists, and no surprise bills. It’s all covered by insurance, including Medicaid. Schedule an appointment or ask us about Triplemoon at your next visit.

02/23/2026

Due to the snow ❄️, Park Pediatrics will be opening at 10am at all locations on Monday 2/23. Drive safely!

02/10/2026

02/06/2026

Our Park Pediatrics team 🌈 Every day is a beautiful day when it’s filled with so many happy, smiling faces. We’re so grateful to the amazing children and families we get to care for!

01/29/2026

🌍 Check out Dr. Lavanya’s recent trip to Kenya and Tanzania! As a mom, pediatrician, travel medicine specialist, and amateur photographer, Dr. Lavanya shares her family’s unforgettable safari adventure—from planning and packing to staying healthy while abroad.

With all the cold, snow, ice and political tension here right now—this video is a chance to pause, breathe, and be inspired by Africa!!

Whether you’re from the region or dreaming of seeing it for the first time, we hope this video gives you inspiration, travel/ packing tips, health insights, and practical advice to plan your own safe and meaningful trip to Africa for yourself and your whole family.

Have questions about travel vaccines, safaris, or traveling with family? Drop them below or visit Park Travel Clinic/Park Pediatrics —we’re here to help.

🌍✨ Join Dr. Lavanya Sithanandam—a mom, pediatrician, and travel medicine specialist—on an unforgettable family safari to Kenya and Tanzania!In this video, I...

01/27/2026

En Park Pediatrics, la salud y la seguridad de nuestros pacientes son nuestra máxima prioridad.En este video compartimos nuestra política de vacunación infantil y explicamos por qué continuamos siguiendo el calendario de vacunación recomendado por la Academia Americana de Pediatría (AAP). Estas recomendaciones se basan en décadas de investigación científica, revisión por expertos y monitoreo continuo de la seguridad.

01/27/2026

Please view our video for a thorough explanation of our vaccine policy. We prioritize evidence-based data to guide our decisions, striving for clarity amidst a time of uncertainty.

At Park Pediatrics, the health and safety of our patients is our highest priority.In this video, we share our childhood vaccine policy and explain why we con...

01/27/2026

We will be opening all locations tomorrow at 9am, Tuesday Jan 26th.

01/25/2026

Park Pediatrics will be closing our in person clinics for Monday, Jan 26th. ❄️ We will be answering calls and seeing patients via televisit so please call us if your child needs to be seen! 301-891-6141

01/24/2026

Severe winter storms are expected in many parts of the U.S. this weekend. Here’s a checklist of things you can do to prepare and keep your family safe. Share this checklist with another parent and click the link below for more info.

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/ask-the-pediatrician/Pages/warm-when-the-power-goes-out.aspx