David Samuel Reitman, MD| Adolescent Medicine, Pediatrics | MedStar Health
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David Samuel Reitman

David Samuel Reitman, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.9 out of 5 (573 reviews)

Specialties: Adolescent Medicine, Pediatrics

Languages: English

877-680-5502

About me

David S. Reitman, MD, MBA, FSAHM, FAAP, is a board-certified adolescent medicine specialist at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Reitman attended Tufts University School of Medicine and completed a pediatric residency at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Following residency, Dr. Reitman completed a fellowship in Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Children's National Medical Center, and he joined the adolescent medicine team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in 2010. His special areas of expertise include general male adolescent health, male reproductive health issues, mental health issues in teenagers, as well as LGBTQ+ issues in adolescents and young adults. Dr. Reitman has lectured nationally and published extensively on these topics. He is active in the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine and has held leadership positions at the national level.

Clinical areas of focus

  • Anxiety Disorder Screening
  • Anxiety Management
  • Asthma
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Evaluation And Treatment
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Camp Physicals
  • Growth And Development Monitoring
  • Musculoskeletal Injury
  • Nutrition Counseling
  • Pediatric Sick Visit
  • Pediatric Well Visit
  • School Physical
  • School Physical
  • Sports Physicals
  • Well Child Exam
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Abnormal Breathing
  • Acute Sinusitis
  • Acute Tonsillitis In Children
  • Acute Upper Respiratory Infections Of Multiple Sites
  • Allergic Contact Dermatitis
  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Allergies
  • Anemia In Children
  • Arm Injury
  • Asthma
  • Asthma Attack
  • Asthma In Children
  • Asthma Management
  • Atopic Dermatitis (ECZEMA) In Children
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Bedwetting
  • Behavioral Problems
  • Blood In Stool
  • Bone Disorders In Children
  • Burn Injuries
  • Cellulitis
  • Chest Pain
  • Child Asthma
  • Child Constipation
  • Child Speech Problems
  • Cold And Flu In Children
  • Colic In Infants
  • Constipation
  • Croup
  • Delayed Speech And Language Development
  • Ear Infections In Children
  • Ear Pain In Children
  • Eczema
  • Enuresis
  • Environmental Allergies
  • Flu In Children
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
  • Growing Pains
  • Head Injury
  • Head Lice
  • Health Counseling
  • Hives
  • Impetigo In Children
  • Infection
  • Infectious Mononucleosis
  • Influenza
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Knee Pain In Children
  • Language Developmental Delays
  • Leg Pain In Children
  • Medically Complex Child
  • Middle Ear Pain
  • Musculoskeletal Injury
  • Nasal Congestion
  • Nightmares In Children
  • Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
  • Nutrition Counseling
  • Oral Thrush
  • Otitis Externa (SWIMMER'S EAR)
  • Otitis Media
  • Overweight Children
  • Pediatric Allergies
  • Pediatric Anemia
  • Pediatric Sinusitis
  • Pediatric Skin Conditions (E.G. ECZEMA, ACNE)
  • Pink Eye (CONJUNCTIVITIS)
  • Pneumonia In Children
  • Poor Appetite In Children
  • Premature Birth
  • Premature Infant
  • Reflux In Infants
  • Roseola
  • Rubella
  • Runny Nose
  • Scabies In Children
  • Scarlet Fever
  • School Physical
  • Sinusitis In Children
  • Skin And Soft Tissue Infections
  • Skin Infections In Children
  • Skin Rashes In Children
  • Speech Disorders
  • Sprains And Strains In Children
  • Strep Throat
  • Swimmer's Ear
  • Testicular Pain
  • Throat Pain
  • Tinea Infections
  • Underimmunization
  • Underweight In Kids
  • Unexplained Fever
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Urticaria
  • Vaccination Concerns
  • Vaccinations For Children
  • Viral Exanthem In Children
  • Viral Infection
  • Vision Problems In Children
  • Vomiting In Children
  • Well Child Exam
  • Whooping Cough (PERTUSSIS)
  • Wound Infections In Children
  • Wrist And Hand Pain
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Procedures I perform

  • Acid Reflux Treatment
  • Annual Well Child Exam
  • Antibiotic Therapy
  • Anxiety Disorder Screening
  • Anxiety Management
  • Asthma Action Plan
  • Asthma Attack Treatment
  • Asthma Medication Management
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Evaluation And Treatment
  • Autism Screening And Diagnosis
  • Breastfeeding Assistance
  • Camp Physicals
  • Child Development Guidance
  • Child Developmental Assessment
  • Cholesterol Screening
  • Conjunctivitis Treatment
  • Constipation Education
  • Counseling For Anxiety And Depression
  • Counseling For Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Counseling For Behavioral Issues
  • Counseling For Chronic Illness
  • Counseling For Developmental Disorders
  • Counseling For Down Syndrome
  • Counseling For Intellectual Disabilities
  • Developmental Delay Diagnosis
  • Developmental Follow-Up
  • Dietary Counseling
  • Growth And Development Monitoring
  • Growth Development Screening
  • Healthy Lifestyle Guidance
  • Immunization Administration
  • Infection Treatment
  • Injury Prevention
  • Nutrition And Diet Counseling
  • Pediatric Asthma Management
  • Pediatric Asthma Screening
  • Pediatric Autism Screening
  • Pediatric Nutrition Counseling
  • Pediatric Sick Visit
  • Pediatric Well Visit
  • Physical Activity Counseling
  • Physical Exam For School
  • Safety And Injury Prevention Counseling
  • School Physical
  • Sleep Counseling
  • Sports Physicals
  • Telemedicine Treatment
  • Telemedicine Visit
  • Vaccinations
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Practice locations

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4200 Wisconsin Ave NW
Ste 400
Washington, DC, 20016

202-243-3400
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miles away

Fax 202-243-3434

Insurance

This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health.

NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card.

*Denotes limited participation. Specific providers and practices may NOT be participating. Please contact your insurance plan directly.

  • 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, General Pediatrics

Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine

Fellowship: Children's National Medical Center (2005)

Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital (2000)

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine (1997)

Awards

  • Washingtonian Top Doctor 2022, 2023

Ratings and reviews

  • Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

    4.9
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    5
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.9
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.9
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    5
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.9
  • Aug 12, 2026

    Dr. Reitman is amazing!

  • Jul 17, 2026

    Can't say enough good things about Dr. Reitman. He's a pro. Knowledgeable, caring, smart, efficient, thorough. And great follow up after our apt.

  • Jun 23, 2026

    LOVE Dr R!!