Albert V Brito MD
Assistant Professor in Pediatrics, University of Virginia School of Medicine
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6400 Arlington Blvd200Falls Church, VA 22042
Phone+1 703-531-3100
Fax+1 703-531-3101
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Summary
- Albert Brito, MD, is a pediatrician based in Falls Church, VA. He completed his residency in pediatrics at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center from 1986 to 1989 and earned his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in 1986. Dr. Brito holds an AB in Biochemistry from Princeton University. He has been serving as the Medical Director at Inova Health System since 1998 and has a particular interest in working with underserved children. His research includes several publications focused on factors impacting overweight risk and early infant feeding practices among Hispanic immigrant families. Dr. Brito received recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance's Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program from 2012 to 2020.
Education & Training
Fitzsimons Army Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1986 - 1989
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of MedicineClass of 1986
Princeton UniversityAB, Biochemistry, 1978 - 1982
Certifications & Licensure
VA State Medical License 1998 - 2026
DC State Medical License 2008 - 2008
MD State Medical License 1996 - 2000
CA State Medical License 1989 - 1996
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2012-2020
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 5 citationsImproving food insecurity screening across a health system throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.Lani Kroese, Kenia Lobo, Mary Meyer, Jordan Tate, Mitra Mays
BMJ Open Quality. 2024-01-31 - 5 citationsEarly Life Factors for Overweight Risk Among Infants of Hispanic Immigrant Mothers.Kathleen F. Gaffney, Deborah A. Kermer, Panagiota Kitsantas, Albert V. Brito, Katya M. Ramos
Journal of Pediatric Health Care. 2019-01-01 - 6 citationsInstitute of Medicine Early Infant Feeding Recommendations for Childhood Obesity Prevention: Implementation by Immigrant Mothers From Central America.Kathleen F. Gaffney, Albert V. Brito, Panagiota Kitsantas, Deborah A. Kermer, Graciela Pereddo
Journal of Pediatric Nursing. 2018-05-01
Press Mentions
Inova Cares Pediatric Sick Clinic Opens in Falls ChurchJanuary 20th, 2024
Other Languages
- Spanish
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