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Ear Piercing We will pierce the ears of infants 2 months to 12 months old. Children over 9 years tolerate the procedure best. We will not restrain children for this procedure, hence, we advise those that have missed the infant timeframe to wait until after 9 yrs old. Procedure is not charged to insurance. Out of pocket cost of $65 The 24k plated earrings are in a sterile, preloaded piercing device. Please do not remove earrings for at least 6-8 weeks. < Previous Service Home Next Service >

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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. She and Dr. Yee completed pediatric residency training together in the Primary Care Track at Children’s National, finishing in 2012. Dr. Gilliam joined the Gaithersburg office of Children’s National Pediatricians and Associates immediately following residency, continuing through December 2020. Dr. Gilliam is thrilled to be part of a practice closer to her home in the Silver Spring area, where she lives with her husband and two daughters. She loves to hike and walk in Rock Creek Park, and hopes that someday (post COVID) she can resume annual visits to family in Copenhagen and friends in London! < Previous < Home > Next >

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. She loves the interactions and the relationships that she has developed with her patients and their family. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her own family and playing with her dog. She is constantly learning from her kids! < Previous < Home > Next >

+ RESOURCES & FORMS The following are available patient resources and forms. Appointment Info Resources Are you in need of support? Do you have unmet needs? Your pediatricians want to know. Please use this website to find local resources for food, housing, utilities, and other services FindHelp.org Patient Portal > Access patient information, send non-urgent messages, and share documents. Download Forms You can use your portal access to upload these forms once completed or fax/mail the forms to our office. Please expect completion of forms within 5-7 business days. Montgomery County MCPS Health Form MCPS Medication Form MCPS Epinephrine/EpiPen Form MCPS Sports Participation Form Prince George's County PGCPS Health Form PGCPS Medication Form PGCPS Epinephrine/EpiPen Form PGCPS Sports Participation Form Howard County HCPS Health Inventory Form Additional Forms Covid-19: Pre-Vaccination Screening Form Pre-operative forms for surgery at Children's Hospital Asthma Action Plan PDF Epipen Action Plan PDF NICHQ Vanderbilt Assessment Scales ADHD Medication Request We are pleased to announce that we have made requesting refills for ADHD medication much more convenient. We no longer require printing of forms or in-person pickup. To provide safe and effective care we require all our families take the following steps: 1. To provide the best care to your child we require that they have an office visit at least 2 times a year (WCC plus ADHD focused visit), approx 6 months apart. 2. You must have an active portal account. If you require assistance please call our office. This allows for confidential communication. 3. You will request a medication refill through the portal every month. We can provide a 90-day prescription if your child is on a stable dose AND your insurance allows this (please confirm with your insurance company - they may require a specific pharmacy or mail order). 4. When you request a refill through the portal, please indicate the medication name and dose, the pharmacy, and your next scheduled appointment. 5. Please request refills 5 business days in advance. Forms

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. Dr. Muller joined the practice in 2025 after 7 years in private practice in Montgomery County. She lives in Silver Spring with her husband and 3 children. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and playing board games. < Previous < Home > Next >

Well Child Care Well child care is an important way to keep track of your child’s physical, emotional, and developmental wellness. Well Child Care Milestone Checklist by CDC It is a time to perform review milestones, perform screenings, develop a rapport, and provide immunizations It is a time to establish a partnership and utilize your chosen pediatric guide Well care serves an anchor but, don’t forget that you can make an appointment with your pediatrician at any point to discuss chronic or acute concerns in greater detail. There may be times when an additional visit is required in order to go into more detail < Previous Service Home Next Service >

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. Dr. Marcus completed her pediatric internship at Emory University and her pediatric residency at Johns Hopkins University, finishing in 2008. She and her family live in Silver Spring. Dr. Marcus enjoys Friday night movie night with her family, listening to 1960s and 1970s soul and jazz music, reading poetry, and taking scenic road trips with family and friends. < Previous < Home > Next >

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. Dr. Yee lives in Washington, DC with her family. She has enjoyed the added depth raising a son and daughter has given her in her interactions with families. A fun fact is that Dr. Yee and Dr. Schooler were rugby teammates in college. < Previous < Home > Next >

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. She moved to this area to complete a fellowship in General Academic Pediatrics at Children’s National and went on to practice at one of their community-based clinical sites in Washington, DC from 2004-2021. She was also an Associate Program Director for the Pediatric Residency Program at Children’s National from 2008-2021. She is incredibly excited to become the newest member of the Silver Spring Pediatrics family! Outside of medicine, Dr. Lichtenstein enjoys running, swimming, and is an avid skier. She and her husband have two children and two dogs, and she is looking forward to a much shorter commute time so she can spend more time with them. < Previous < Home > Next >

New Patient PRE NATAL Once a month we hold a group prenatal discussion hosted by a rotating SSP physician. New parents are invited to come and hear more about our office, tour our office virtually, and ask questions. We briefly discuss our team, philosophy, accessibility, feeding, vaccines (letter to parents link), and safety, just to name a few topics. Please call 301-625-2800 to inquire about the date of our next prenatal conference. NEWBORN & ADOPTION RECOMMENDATIONS Should you choose our office please give us a call prior to hospital discharge to arrange for your baby’s first well visit, which is typically within 48 hours of bringing them home. Hospital discharge Going home Adoption Bringing your baby home TRANSFER We are excited to welcome your family to the SSP family! Please check out our philosophies page. Complete transfer paperwork. New Patient Form < Previous Service Home Next Service >