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Sick Care Symptom Checker This information is intended to provide a trusted site for review but, not intended for diagnosis or treatment of any illness. Please schedule an appt for evaluation of any concerning symptoms Fever Fevers: What is it? What Causes it? What to do? Tyelnol and Ibuprofen Dosing (call for children under 3 months) Colds/URI Typical Colds Rashes Rashes are common -Rashes are usually safe in immunized and afebrile children but, many require an in office visit Strep Throat (Pharyngitis) What is Strep Throat Vomiting Vomiting with diarrhea Vomiting without diarrhea How to rehydrate Diarrhea Diarrhea - Causes Diarrhea - What to do < Previous Service Home Next Service >

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 received an award from the pediatrics department. Dr. Zang completed her pediatrics residency, including a year as Chief Resident, at Children's National Medical Center. Dr. Zang's outside interests include spending time with her husband and two children, photography, reading, and staying active. She also considers herself a diehard local sports fan (especially the Washington Nationals). < Previous < Home > Next >

All Posts Search Sep 26, 2023 3 min 2023-2024 COVID Vaccine/Boosters Updated October 18th The COVID-19 vaccine specific for the fall of 2023 is NOT available at SSP at this time. We understand the urgency... 1,277 views 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 Sep 26, 2023 1 min New RSV "Vaccine" Information First Answers First - We expect to have a limited amount of RSV vaccine. We are prioritizing children 4 months and under for now. - The... 419 views 4 likes. Post not marked as liked 4 Sep 14, 2023 1 min Drive-up Flu Vaccine Clinics on October 22nd and November 4th. We are hosting our annual Drive-Up Flu Clinic on Sunday, October 22nd and Saturday, November 4th. Please call the office to reserve your... 1,002 views Post not marked as liked Aug 19, 2023 2 min New Mobile Check-In Say "Goodbye" to filling out paperwork in the waiting room and "Hello" to mobile check-in. We have invested in technology from Phreesia... 357 views 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 Feb 21, 2023 2 min Let's Catch Up! Hi SSP Families, It is such a pleasure to be able to reach out to you all with some good news after so many months of "News" topics... 413 views Post not marked as liked Nov 6, 2022 3 min RSV, Flu, and Strep Oh My! Hello SSP Parents, We understand how frustrating the last week has been for you all. We are in one of the busiest viral illness seasons... 1,321 views 3 likes. Post not marked as liked 3 Aug 2, 2022 1 min As of August 8th 2022, Our New Address will be 2301 Broadbirch Drive Suite #130! Silver Spring Pediatrics will be in our new location on August 8th 2022! We are moving only 3 minutes down the road. You can expect the... 1,221 views 6 likes. Post not marked as liked 6 Jul 10, 2022 1 min SSP Is Moving!! Hey SSP Family, We are moving to a beautiful new building this summer. Don't fret, it is within a 1/2 mile of our current location and... 628 views 6 likes. Post not marked as liked 6 Jun 23, 2022 1 min Part 3 - Where To Get The Vaccine Now Hello SSP Families, We hope that you were able to get your questions answered from our prior post. We had a very small allotment of... 636 views 3 likes. Post not marked as liked 3 Jun 19, 2022 2 min Part 2 - Podcast To Answer Your COVID Vaccine for 6mo+ Questions Introduction #1 Why most children should be vaccinated against COVID-19 infection #2 Our take on the vaccine Process #3 Which vaccine do... 504 views 6 likes. Post not marked as liked 6 Jun 13, 2022 3 min 6/18/22 update - COVID Vaccines under 5 years Part 1 6/18/22 update: It's official! Our youngest patients will have to opportunity to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. We will... 890 views 7 likes. Post not marked as liked 7 May 16, 2022 3 min Formula Shortage Guidance/FAQ Why is there a formula shortage? There are several reasons, including supply chain "snags", rising inflation, and recalls of baby formula... 242 views Post not marked as liked Feb 20, 2022 1 min COVID Vaccine For The Littles - An Update Dear SSP families, FDA review of Pfizer's COVID vaccine for children 6 months to 4 years of age will not occur this month, as expected.... 194 views Post not marked as liked Feb 1, 2022 2 min Request made for EUA of the COVID Vaccine for 6 month to 4 yr old children On Feb 15th there will be a meeting to discuss the request for Emergency Use Authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine for... 40 views Post not marked as liked Dec 30, 2021 6 min BACK TO SCHOOL COVID-19 TESTING Hi Parents, We find ourselves in a challenging space. We have very very limited PCR test at our office and are not able to offer... 241 views Post not marked as liked Dec 27, 2021 3 min COVID-19 & Close Contact Advice Hi, Parents and Guardians of our wonderful SSP patients. We are coming to you with empathy as you brave yet another plot twist. We are... 275 views 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 Nov 9, 2021 2 min Part 4: COVID Vaccines at SSP This message has been updated as of Nov 10th at 9pm We have a very limited stock of COVID vaccine available for our 5-11 year old... 1,310 views 4 likes. Post not marked as liked 4 Nov 2, 2021 1 min Part 3: COVID-19 Vaccine for 5-11 year olds! read on... CDC Recommends Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 5 to 11 Years. Many of you have been holding your breath for this very moment for... 1,982 views 20 likes. Post not marked as liked 20 Oct 30, 2021 0 min Part 2: COVID Vaccines Parental Concerns 227 views 6 likes. Post not marked as liked 6 Oct 29, 2021 1 min Part 1: COVID Vaccines - The Process THE PROCESS: 1. On October 26th the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Vaccine Advisory Panel voted to recommend EUA of the... 204 views 3 likes. Post not marked as liked 3

Our Team Members I'm a title. ​Click here to edit me. 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 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 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 Denise DeConcini M.D. Dr. DeConcini graduated from Cornell University with a B.A. in History. She received her medical degree from George Washington University and completed her pediatric residency at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC. 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 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 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

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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 >

Chronic Care Asthma, Allergy, Eczema (Atopic Diseases) Asthma and Allergies Allergies Asthma Action Plan PDF Epipen Action Plan PDF ADHD ADHD information CHADD ADHD Medication Guide https://www.nichq.org/sites/default/files/resource-file/NICHQ-Vanderbilt-Assessment-Scales.pdf Nutrition and Disordered Eating Obesity Resources Disordered Eating Patterns Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder - More than Picky Eating Acne KidsHealth.org - Acne Autism HealthyChildren.org - Autism Eczema KidsHealth.org - Eczema Depression HealthyChildren.org - Depression Montgomery County Youth Crisis: 301-739-9697 Constipation HealthyChildren.org - Constipation < Previous Service Home Next Service >

< Previous Denise DeConcini M.D. Dr. DeConcini graduated from Cornell University with a B.A. in History. She received her medical degree from George Washington University and completed her pediatric residency at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC. She joined the practice in 1991 and has loved being a part of her patients' and their families' lives. Dr. DeConcini lives in Silver Spring and has two adult children. She enjoys spending time with her husband and children, traveling, and reading. < Home > Next >

< Previous 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. < 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 >