Welcome to Silver Spring Pediatric group. Description of the doctor's backgrounds. Directions to the office. Pediatric medical information; school forms; prenatal ... 1/2 New Online Registration Our registration process has moved to your mobile device. Please open the text messages from "Phreesia" and SSP once received. The following steps should be completed prior to your visit Confirmation Check-in Pediatric Developmental Screens Telemedicine We continue to offer telemedicine visit for select concerns. If you have a scheduled appointment please follow these steps click the arr ow below to go to the Telemedicine page click the name of the doctor you are scheduled to see please be patient, wait times average 15 minutes. Office Hours Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Address 2301 Broadbirch Drive #130 Silver Spring, MD 20904 Phone: (301) 625-2800 Fax: (301) 625-9046 Call to schedule your appointment today Appointment Info Telemedicine Appointments Available NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Vaccine Recommendations The simple truth is parents and pediatricians want children to grow up healthy and reach their full potential. In recent days, the Secretary of Health, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., made the dangerous and unscientific decision to decrease the recommended number of vaccines given to children. This risky effort to challenge years of vaccine safety information should not be a surprise to those who know RFK Jr. as a well known anti-vaccine activist for many years . Even so, we at Silv New Winter Walk-In Clinic Dear SSP Families, We are pleased to offer a new option for our families: Winter Walk-In Sick Visits for quick evaluation of simple illnesses beginning December 8th. Who Is Eligible? Established patients only (seen in the last 24 months) Vaccinated infants and children over 6 months of age Sign in between 8am - 8:15 am What Types of Concerns Are Appropriate? Walk-in visits are designed for straightforward, short-term health concerns , including: Sore throat Earache Cough Fev Vaccines Are Safe Dear SSP Families, We want to share important information in response to the CDC’s webpage promoting discredited concerns on Vaccines and Autism. We know this may feel confusing or unsettling, and it’s our priority to support you with clarity, compassion, and trusted medical guidance. Below, we will explore what experts are saying, and how we’re approaching this at our practice. Some individuals wrongly assert there is a link between vaccines and autism. Before the claim wa COVID Vaccine 2025 Hi SSP Families, Thank you for your patience while we collected as much information as possible and reevaluated resources. Recent... Last Drive-Up Flu - Nov 2nd We are hosting our annual Drive-Up Flu Clinic on Sunday, November 2nd by appointment only. Please call the office to reserve your child(ren)'s time slot AND read the important information below to prepare for the visit - Review the Vaccine Information Sheet (VIS) before the appointment. Enter the parking lot from BOURNEFIELD WAY to keep the flow of traffic in one direction. Please do not enter from Broadbirch Drive. Make sure your child(ren) are dressed appropriately for e Read More > OUR TEAM Meet Our Doctors > Sarah Schooler M.D. Read More Emily Yee M.D. Read More Cara Lichtenstein M.D. Read More Rachel Zang M.D. Read More Jamila Marcus Potter M.D. Read More Keren Muller, M.D. Read More Judy Wang M.D. Read More Elizabeth Gilliam-Hertz M.D. Read More WHAT PEOPLE SAY Have taken all three of my girls there since birth , 2 are now high schoolers and 1 is a recent college graduate who has a newborn. Now we take my granddaughter! The docs and nurses are awesome and the front desk team is phenomenal. I love Ms Yvonne and Ms Kim!!!!!! The entire practice of doctors is truly wonderful. My kids (and my wife & I) love all of the doctors here, and the nursing staff. And the front desk, too! I have been bringing my son to this practice since 2010, when he was born (32 week preemie @ Holy Cross Hospital.) All of the Doctors here are caring and interact with my son in a caring and nurturing way. I would recommend them all! And the nurses are also the best - smiles and giggles at times.

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Our Team Cara Lichtenstein M.D. Dr. Lichtenstein was born and raised in New York and is a graduate of Brown University with a degree in Mathematics. After undergraduate, she returned to NY for medical school at Mt Sinai School of Medicine and pediatrics residency at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore. Read More Jamila Marcus Potter M.D. Dr. Marcus joined Silver Spring Pediatrics in June 2016. She graduated from Spelman College with a degree in Biology. Dr. Marcus received her medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine and earned pediatric departmental honors. Read More Rachel Zang M.D. Born and raised in Montgomery County, Maryland, Dr. Zang graduated Magna Cum Laude in History and Science from Harvard College. She then received her medical degree from the University of Maryland, School of Medicine, where she... Read More Elizabeth Gilliam-Hertz M.D. Dr. Gilliam graduated from Cornell University with a B.A. in Philosophy. She received her M.D. from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where she earned an award for excellence in Pediatrics. Read More Judy Wang M.D. Dr. Wang graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a degree in Biology. She earned a master's degree at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. She received her medical degree from the University of Maryland, where she remained to complete her pediatric residency. She joined the practice in 2006. Read More Sarah Schooler M.D. Dr. Schooler graduated with honors from Harvard University with a degree in Psychology. She received her medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine, where she graduated Alpha Omega Alpha. Read More Emily Yee M.D. Dr. Yee graduated from Harvard College with a degree in Biology. She worked for an educational company in many roles from educator to business manager before attending New Jersey Medical School. Her pediatric training was completed at Children's National Medical Center in 2012 at which point she joined the practice. Read More Keren Muller, M.D. Dr. Muller graduated from Princeton University with a degree in molecular biology. She received her medical degree from the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. She completed her pediatrics residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Read More

The simple truth is parents and pediatricians want children to grow up healthy and reach their full potential. In recent days, the Secretary of Health, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., made the dangerous and unscientific decision to decrease the recommended number of vaccines given to children. This risky effort to challenge years of vaccine safety information should not be a surprise to those who know RFK Jr. as a well known anti-vaccine activist for many years . Even so, we at Silver Spring Pediatrics are shocked, angered, upset, and deeply disappointed that the federal government is allowing this attack on a scientifically sound, well-studied, public health intervention that has saved countless lives and prevented hospitalizations and illness in children and adolescents.  Some uninformed individuals have even suggested restructuring the U.S. vaccine schedule to mirror that of Denmark.  However, the United States cannot be directly compared to other countries with respect to vaccine schedules or health care systems because of important differences in population size, demographics, and health system structure. This suggestion neglects critical details that will endanger children in the United States. The physicians at Silver Spring Pediatrics consider vaccines vital to our mission to care for and protect your children. SSP will continue to practice, promote, and rely on evidence-based, scientifically proven health practices to protect all children. SSP will continue to recommend and provide all routinely indicated vaccines, aligning with the American Academy of Pediatrics vaccine schedule as the best way to keep children healthy. SSP will continue to advocate for broad, universal access to immunization, protecting your children and others in the community, including those who are immunocompromised and more susceptible to severe illness. Please review the following link to the American Academy of Pediatrics webpage about vaccines. This resource provides schedules, explanations regarding vaccine science, addresses concerns about vaccine safety, and has a video explaining why the AAP schedule does not match the CDC schedule. AAP Recommended Immunization Schedule AAP Childhood Immunization Schedule 0-6 yrs on YouTube Misinformation could lead to uncertainty - but you have us! Please schedule a consult visit if you have questions or concerns specific to your child(ren). To reiterate, we are unwavering in our dedication to our patients and families. A core pillar of this dedication is our commitment to vaccination against all preventable illnesses. Vaccines are among history’s greatest medical triumphs.

Dear SSP Families, We are pleased to offer a new option for our families: Winter Walk-In Sick Visits  for quick evaluation of simple illnesses beginning December 8th. Who Is Eligible? Established patients only (seen in the last 24 months) Vaccinated infants and children over 6 months of age Sign in between 8am - 8:15 am What Types of Concerns Are Appropriate? Walk-in visits are designed for straightforward, short-term health concerns , including: Sore throat Earache Cough Fever Rash Other simple illnesses that have begun within the last 72 hours When Should I Schedule a Regular Sick Appointment Instead? Children with symptoms lasting longer than 3 days, ongoing illnesses, or those with a complex medical history, need a more thorough evaluation than a quick walk-in visit can provide. Examples of concerns better served by a scheduled appointment include: Asthma or wheezing or difficulty breathing Constipation Headache, concussion, or head trauma Chronic or recurring symptoms Any condition requiring extended assessment or treatment How Do Walk-In Visits Work? Simply show up, no phone calls required Patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis There may be a wait; wait will depend on volume Physicians vary by day, and we are not able to accommodate specific doctor requests Sign-in must be completed by 8:15 AM Families arriving after this time will be offered the next available appointment We suggest arriving at 8 am. There is no grace period for walk in clinic. Other important information Starting December 8th, end date to be determined Concerns that do not meet the appropriate criteria will be asked to schedule an appt. We do not offer same day well visits, medication management, or sports physicals We request that our families sign up for the patient portal for improved communication and follow-up

Dear SSP Families, We want to share important information in response to the CDC’s webpage promoting discredited concerns on Vaccines and Autism. We know this may feel confusing or unsettling, and it’s our priority to support you with clarity, compassion, and trusted medical guidance. Below, we will explore what experts are saying, and how we’re approaching this at our practice. Some individuals wrongly assert there is a link between vaccines and autism. Before the claim was discredited, researchers took it seriously , investigated it thoroughly , and found no link . This re search, in many countries, involving thousands of individuals, has spanned multiple decades. Any effort to misrepresent sound, strong science poses a threat to the health of children and does a disservice to our autistic community. - Fact Checked The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), led by its president, Dr. Susan Kressly, publicly criticized the spread of misinformation, stating “The conclusion is clear and unambiguous: There’s no link between vaccines and autism.” SSP WANTS YOU TO KNOW THIS: Vaccines are among our greatest medical successes. They're safe and effective. Serious diseases that once caused widespread illness and lifelong health issues are now rare. There are risks associated with not vaccinating children. Since 1998, independent researchers across seven countries  have conducted more than 40 high-quality studies , involving over 5.6 million people , all of which found no connection  between vaccines and autism. - American Academy of Pediatrics If you see something online that concerns you, or if you have new questions, please use our website links, contact us on the patient portal, or schedule a consultation. Your doctors at SSP continue to lean on our trusted resources, primarily the American Academy of Pediatric (AAP) for information. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is not a government agency ; it is a non-profit, professional medical association for pediatricians and other child health specialists dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of children and adolescents.  The AAP is funded by membership dues, publications, grants, and other sources, not by taxes or government appropriations. The AAP engages in advocacy by working with federal and state governments to influence child health policies, but it is not a part of the government itself. Until June 2025, the AAP served as a liaison to the  Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the CDC . Please note, The AAP's news release regarding the current vaccine schedule as it "differs from recent recommendations of the ACIP, which was overhauled this year...". LINK HERE