David B Nelson, MD| Pediatrics | MedStar Health
About me
Dr. Nelson is the Division Chief of Primary Care
Clinical areas of focus
- Chronic Cough Treatment
- Ear Infection Treatment
- Feeding Evaluation
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Neonatal Circumcision
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Newborn Initial Hospital Care
- Sleep Disorders
- Vaccinations
- Vision Screening
- Wellness Exams
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Findings On Neonatal Screening
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Movements
- Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Adverse Effects
- Anemia Due To Blood Disorders
- Ankle And Foot Injury
- Appearance And Behavior Symptoms
- Asthma
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Bedwetting
- Birth Defects Due To Maternal Conditions
- Bone Infection (OSTEOMYELITIS)
- Bowel Obstruction
- Bronchiolitis
- Candidiasis
- Child Speech Disorders
- Choroidal Nevi
- Chromosome Abnormalities
- Chronic Cough In Kids
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Cognitive Function Disorders
- Colic In Infants
- Conduct Disorders
- Condyloma Acuminatum
- Congenital Deformities Of Feet
- Congenital Deformities Of Hip
- Congenital Heart Valve Defects
- Congenital Malformations Of Eyelid, Lacrimal Apparatus And Orbit
- Congenital Malformations Of Intestine
- Congenital Malformations Of Larynx
- Congenital Malformations Of Musculoskeletal System
- Congenital Malformations Of Pharynx
- Congenital Malformations Of Skull And Face Bones
- Congenital Malformations Of Spine And Bony Thorax
- Congenital Obstructive Defects Of Renal Pelvis
- Constipation In Children
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Convulsions
- Cradle Cap (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS)
- Decompression Sickness
- Deforming Dorsopathies
- Dentofacial Abnormality
- Dermatitis Due To Substances
- Dermatophytosis (RINGWORM)
- Developmental Delays
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Disorders Of Amino
- Disorders Of Carbohydrate Metabolism
- Disorders Of Muscle Tone Of Newborn
- Ear Pain
- Eczema (ATOPIC DERMATITIS)
- Emotional Disorders
- Emotional State Symptoms
- Enlarged Lymph Nodes
- Epilepsy And Seizures
- Erythema Multiforme
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Eye Problems
- Failure To Thrive
- Family History Of Specific Disorders
- Feeding Problems In Newborns
- Fever
- Fungal Infections
- Fungal Otitis Externa
- General Symptoms
- Genital Warts In Children
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Head Injury
- Head Lice
- Hereditary Hemolytic Anemias
- Hip And Thigh Tendon Injury
- Hydrocele
- Hyperfunction Of Pituitary Gland
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Immunization Not Carried Out And Underimmunization Status
- Impetigo
- Infectious Gastroenteritis
- Intestinal Infections
- Jaundice
- Joint Disorder
- Knee And Leg Open Wound
- Lack Of Coordination
- Lacrimal Gland Disorders
- Lactose Intolerance
- Limb Deformity
- Lower Leg Injury
- Malabsorption
- Malnutrition
- Menstrual Disorders
- Mesothelioma
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Migraine
- Nasopharyngitis
- Necrotizing Enterocolitis
- Neonatal Jaundice Due To Liver Dysfunction
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Newborn Complications From Labor And Delivery
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Newborn Hypoglycemia
- Nightmares
- Noninfective Gastroenteritis
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Obstructive And Reflux Uropathy
- Osteoporosis
- Paralytic Strabismus
- Penis Disorders
- Perinatal Digestive System Disorders
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Personal History Of Medical Treatment
- Personal Risk Factors
- Persons Encountering Health Services
- Pervasive Developmental Disorder
- Poisoning
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Protozoal Diseases
- Pulmonary Heart Disease
- Respiratory Conditions
- Rheumatic Fever
- Rubella
- Scholastic Skills Disorder
- Seborrheic Dermatitis In Infants
- Shoulder Fracture
- Skin Thickening
- Sleep Disorders
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- Spinal Osteochondrosis
- Spine Pain
- Sprains And Strains
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Strep Throat
- Synovium And Tendon Disorder
- Systemic Connective Tissue Involvement
- Tic Disorder
- Tooth Loss
- Trauma
- Urological Disorders
- Vaginal And Vulvar Inflammation
- Viral Infection
- Vision Disturbances
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Vomiting And Nausea
Procedures I perform
- Absence Management
- Acne Treatment
- Adenoidectomy
- Adhd Evaluation
- Anesthetic Injection For Sphenopalatine Ganglion
- Anxiety Treatment
- Asthma Management
- Booster Shots
- Breastfeeding Assistance
- Burn Treatment
- Cardiovascular Health Promotion
- Case Management
- Cast Removal
- Central Sleep Apnea Treatment
- Chronic Cough Treatment
- Chronic Headache Treatment
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Cognitive Development Evaluation
- Community Health Education
- Depression Treatment
- Diarrhea Treatment
- Dietary Counseling
- Disease Prevention
- Ear Infection Treatment
- Ear Tube Insertion
- Eczema Treatment
- Feeding Evaluation
- Fertility Counseling
- Flu Shot
- Food Allergy Treatment
- Fracture Treatment
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Genetic Counseling
- Geriatric Sleep Disorder Treatment
- Groin Strain Treatment
- Health Promotion Counseling
- Immunization Administration
- Infant Nutrition Counseling
- Insect Sting Allergy Treatment
- Lactation Counseling
- Long Leg Splint Application
- Mental Health Medication Management
- Mental Wellness Programs
- Milk Allergy Treatment
- Neonatal Circumcision
- Newborn Care
- Newborn Initial Hospital Care
- Obesity Treatment
- Occupational Therapy Evaluation
- Orthopedic Physical Therapy
- Pain Medication Management
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Care Coordination
- Pediatric Autism Screening
- Pediatric Sick Visit
- Postpartum Care
- Prenatal Care
- Preventive Action
- Reproductive Planning
- School Physical
- Shock Treatment
- Skin Allergy Testing
- Skin Infection Treatment
- Sleep Disorder Management
- Speech Sound Production Evaluation
- Speech Therapy
- Sports Physicals
- Staple Removal
- Suture Removal
- Tonsillectomy
- Urinary Incontinence Treatment
- Vaccinations
- Vision Screening
- Weight Management Program
- Wellness Exams
- Wellness Services
Practice locations
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4200 Wisconsin Ave NW
Ste 400
Washington, DC, 20016
Insurance
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Cigna Health Care
- Kaiser Permanente*
- MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
- United HealthCare
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Healthspring
- Humana
- Medicare & Railroad Medicare
- United HealthCare
- Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice MD
- Priority Partners *
- United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
- Wellpoint MD
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice DC
- Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
- Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
- MultiPlan
- Private Healthcare Systems
- Tricare/Humana Military
- VA Community Care Network (VACCN)
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics
Residency: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (1977)
Internship: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (1975)
Medical School: Emory University (1974)
Awards
- American Pediatric Society