Renette Belizaire, MD| Pediatrics | MedStar Health
About me
Areas of clinical interest
- Asthma
- Child development/behavior
- Common pediatric skin conditions
- Healthy lifestyle guidance
- Preventive healthcare (newborns to age 21)
Philosophy of care
“My philosophy is to provide excellent care to the families I serve and build trust through mutual respect, engagement and partnership.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Candidiasis
- Cough
- Fever
- Headache
- Knee Pain
- Migraine
- Pneumonia
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Drug Findings In Blood
- Abnormal Findings On Neonatal Screening
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Movements
- Abnormal Tissue Findings
- Abnormalities Of Forces Of Labor
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Adult And Child Abuse, Neglect And Maltreatment
- Adverse Effects
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergies
- Allergies In Children
- Allergy Status To Drugs And Substances
- Anemia In Children
- Appearance And Behavior Symptoms
- Asthma In Children
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Bedwetting
- Behavioral Problems
- Blindness And Low Vision
- Body Mass Index
- Bone Disorders
- Breast Buds
- Breast Mass
- Broken Bones In Children
- Bronchiolitis
- Bronchitis In Children
- Candidiasis
- Cervical Dysplasia
- Chickenpox
- Child Abuse
- Child Abuse And Neglect
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Cleft Lip And Palate
- Clubfoot
- Colic In Infants
- Complications Of Infusion, Transfusion And Injection
- Conditions Of Integument Specific To Newborn
- Conditions Originating In Perinatal Period
- Conduct Disorders
- Congenital Deformities Of Feet
- Congenital Infectious And Parasitic Diseases
- Congenital Malformations Of Eyelid, Lacrimal Apparatus And Orbit
- Congenital Malformations Of Face And Neck
- Congenital Malformations Of Skin
- Congenital Malformations Of Skull And Face Bones
- Congenital Musculoskeletal Deformities Of Head, Face, Spine And Chest
- Congenital Vaginal Abnormalities
- Constipation In Children
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Contact With Hazardous Health Exposures
- Convulsions
- Cough
- Cradle Cap
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Croup
- Deforming Dorsopathies
- Delayed Puberty
- Depression In Children
- Dermatitis Due To Substances
- Developmental Delays
- Diaper Rash
- Diseases Of Blood And Blood
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Disorders Of Amniotic Fluid And Membranes
- Disorders Of Puberty
- Disorders Of Tooth Development And Eruption
- Disorders Of White Blood Cells
- Dysmenorrhea
- Ear Infection
- Ear Infections In Children
- Ear Pain
- Eating Disorders
- Eccrine Sweat Disorders
- Elbow And Forearm Injury
- Elbow Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
- Emotional State Symptoms
- Enuresis
- Epilepsy
- Epilepsy And Seizures
- Erythema Multiforme
- Erythematous Conditions
- Eyelid Disorders
- Failure To Thrive
- False Labor
- Family History Of Disabilities And Chronic Diseases
- Family History Of Specific Disorders
- Feeding Problems In Infants
- Feeding Problems In Newborns
- Fever
- Fever In Children
- Flu In Children
- Forearm Fracture
- Fractures
- General Symptoms
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Head Injury
- Head Lice
- Headache
- Headache In Children
- Hearing Loss In Children
- Hemolytic Disease Of Newborn
- Hip Pain
- Hives
- Hypothyroidism In Children
- Immunization Not Carried Out And Underimmunization Status
- Imperforate Hymen
- Impetigo
- Intersex Conditions
- Irregular Menstruation
- Jaundice
- Jaundice In Newborns
- Joint Disorder
- Kawasaki Disease
- Knee Pain
- Knee Pain In Children
- Labial Adhesions
- Laryngitis
- Learning Disabilities
- Leukemia
- Lower Leg Injury
- Lymphadenitis
- Maternal Care For Fetal Problems
- Measles
- Menstrual Cramps
- Migraine
- Mood Disorders
- Mumps
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Neutropenia
- Newborn Affected By Complications Of Placenta, Cord And Membranes
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Obesity
- Obesity In Children
- Obstructive And Reflux Uropathy
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta
- Otitis Media
- Ovarian Cysts
- Ovarian Mass
- Ovarian Torsion
- Penis Disorders
- Perinatal Digestive System Disorders
- Perineal Laceration During Delivery
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Personal History Of Medical Treatment
- Personal Risk Factors
- Persons Encountering Health Services
- Pinworms
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonia In Children
- Polio
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Premature Adrenarche
- Premature Birth
- Premature Ovarian Failure
- Premature Rupture Of Membranes
- Presence Of Functional Implants
- Primary Amenorrhea
- Problems Related To Education And Literacy
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Problems Related To Primary Support Group
- Proteinuria
- Pyloric Stenosis
- Respiratory Conditions
- Rheumatic Fever
- Ringworm
- Rubella
- Scarlet Fever
- Scoliosis
- Scoliosis In Children
- Seizures In Children
- Sickle Cell Anemia
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sinusitis In Children
- Sleep Apnea In Children
- Sleep Disorders
- Sleep Disorders In Children
- Sore Throat
- Speech Disorders
- Speech Disturbances
- Spina Bifida
- Stomach Flu
- Strep Throat
- Stuttering
- Swimmer's Ear
- Systemic Connective Tissue Involvement
- Tic Disorder
- Tooth Decay
- Tourette Syndrome
- Transitory Disorders Of Carbohydrate Metabolism
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Vaccination Reactions
- Vaginal Itching
- Viral Infection
- Vision Problems In Children
- Vomiting
- Vomiting In Children
- Vulvar Lesions
- Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
- Whooping Cough
Procedures I perform
- Adenoidectomy
- Adhd Evaluation
- Allergic Reaction Treatment
- Anaphylaxis Treatment
- Anxiety Treatment
- Asthma Action Plan
- Asthma Management
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Management
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Treatment
- Auditory Evoked Potentials Screening
- Bacterial Infection Treatment
- Bayley Scales Of Infant Development
- Bedwetting Treatment
- Behavioral Activation
- Behavioral Assessment
- Behavioral Modification
- Bipolar Disorder Treatment
- Birth Control Implant Removal
- Bone Density Testing
- Booster Shots
- Burn Treatment
- Camp Physicals
- Capillary Blood Collection
- Cervical Biopsy
- Cervical Cryotherapy
- Cervix Dilation
- Cleft Lip And Palate Treatment
- Clinical Trials
- Clitoral Hood Reduction
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Colposcopy With Biopsy
- Colposcopy With Biopsy And Endocervical Curettage
- Conjunctivitis Treatment
- Contraceptive Device Insertion
- Counseling For Adopted Children
- Counseling For Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Counseling For Behavioral Issues
- Counseling For Cerebral Palsy
- Counseling For Children With Sensory Processing Disorder
- Counseling For Developmental Disorders
- Counseling For Down Syndrome
- Counseling For Intellectual Disabilities
- Counseling For LGBTQ+ Youth
- Cystic Fibrosis Treatment
- Delivery Room Resuscitation
- Depression Counseling
- Depression Therapy
- Depression Treatment
- Destruction Of Vulva Lesion
- Developmental Delay Diagnosis
- Developmental Therapy
- Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric Consultation
- Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric Evaluation
- Diarrhea Treatment
- Disease Prevention
- Down Syndrome Treatment
- Ear Infection Treatment
- Ear Piercing
- Ear Tube Insertion
- Early Start Denver Model
- Eczema Treatment
- Endometrial Ablation
- Enuresis Treatment
- Essure Removal
- Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing
- Fertility Counseling
- Fever Treatment
- Food Allergy Treatment
- Fracture Reduction
- Fracture Treatment
- Fungal Infection Treatment
- Genetic Counseling
- Grief Counseling
- Group Therapy
- Growth Hormone Deficiency Treatment
- Hearing Aid Fitting
- Hemophilia Treatment
- Holter Monitoring
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hta Endometrial Ablation
- Hydrotherapy
- Hymenoplasty
- Immunization Administration
- Infant Nutrition Counseling
- Infusion Therapy
- Injury Prevention
- Injury Treatment
- Insect Sting Allergy Treatment
- Labia Majora Reduction
- Labia Minora Reduction
- Lactation Consultation
- Lactation Counseling
- Lactose Intolerance Treatment
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Removal Of Adnexal Structures
- Laser Therapy
- Learning Disability Evaluation
- Leep (LOOP ELECTROSURGICAL EXCISION PROCEDURE)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Marsupialization
- Menstrual Disorder Treatment
- Mental Health Assessment
- Mental Health Therapy
- Mental Health Treatment
- Mole Removal
- Mood Disorder Treatment
- Neonatal Care
- Neurodevelopmental Therapy
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Newborn Initial Hospital Care
- Newborn Initial Stabilization
- Newborn Subsequent Hospital Care
- Novasure Endometrial Ablation
- Obesity Treatment
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Management
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Treatment
- Obtaining Screen Pap Smear
- Otitis Media Treatment
- Ovarian Cyst Removal
- Pap Smear
- Parent Management Training
- Parent-Child Relationship Assessment
- Parenting Classes
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Pediatric Sleep Medicine
- Perineum Skin Repair
- Pessary Fitting
- Phototherapy
- Pivotal Response Treatment
- Play Therapy
- Potty Training
- Pregnancy Confirmation
- Prenatal Consultation
- Prepuce Resection
- Puberty Counseling
- Pulmonology Treatment
- Rash Treatment
- Recreational Therapy
- Repair Vagina, External
- Repair Vulva, External
- Rheumatology Treatment
- Safety Planning
- School Physicals
- Scoliosis Screening
- Section 504 Accommodation Planning
- Seizure Treatment
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Infection Treatment
- Skin Phototherapy
- Skin Tag Removal
- Sleep Hygiene Counseling
- Sleep Study
- Social Skills Training
- Speech And Language Pathology
- Speech Therapy
- Sports Physicals
- Staple Removal
- Substance Addiction Treatment
- Substance Dependence Treatment
- Surgery For Congenital Defects
- Suture Removal
- Teacch Autism Program
- Therapeutic Activities
- Therapeutic Exercises
- Thermachoice Endometrial Ablation
- Thyroid Treatment
- Toddler Care
- Tonsillectomy
- Tonsillitis Treatment
- Transthoracic Echocardiography
- Trauma Therapy
- Ultrasound
- Urethral Sling
- Urinary Incontinence Treatment
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
- Urodynamic Testing
- Uterine Ablation
- Vaccinations
- Vaginal Cyst Removal
- Vaginal Infection Treatment
- Vaginal Vault Suspension
- Vascular Surgery
- Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales
- Vision Screening
- Vulva Biopsy
- Wart Treatment
- Wechsler Intelligence Scale For Children
- Yeast Infection Treatment
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- TRICARE East Select
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Sentara Health
- CareFirst EPO
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- IH-Open POS II
- IH-POS Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Choice Fund PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Employee Health Plan
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- HighMark
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- IH-EPO Plus
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Aetna HMO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Medicare Direct
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Core Essential (HMO)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- HealthyBlue PPO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- POS OA
- Choice POS II Open Access
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- United Student Resources
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Optimum Choice
- Aetna Basic
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- TRICARE for Life East
- Aetna VA Exchange
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Network OA
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- UHC Passport
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Beech Street PPO
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- CareFirst NASCO
- CIGNA PPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Medicare FFS
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Choice POS II
- United Healthcare Choice
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- CIGNA Indemnity
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- CareFirst Administrators
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- BlueChoice Open Access
- IH-POS
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- TRICARE East Prime
- IH-HMO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Choice POS
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- HumanaChoice PPO
- IH-Indemnity
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- CIGNA EPO
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- IH-Open HMO
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- OA Plus
- Aetna Classic 3500
- IH-Network Only Plus
- First Health PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Navigate
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- IH-PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics
Residency Program: George Washington University Hospital (1997)
Internship Program: George Washington University Hospital (1997)
Medical School: George Washington University (1994)