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Steve Silvestro, MD, Pediatrics, North Bethesda, MD, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

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Pediatrics North Bethesda, MD

Pediatrician at Metropolitan Pediatrics; Bone marrow harvester at Georgetown University

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Summary

  • Dr. Steve Silvestro is a dedicated and energetic general pediatrician who strives to provide warm, compassionate care, and to bring joy to the process of healing. His unique focus is on crafting clear, tangible manners of communicating medical topics so that parents and children can better understand and improve their health.

    Dr. Silvestro has been featured in Bethesda Magazine, Washingtonian Magazine, Washington Parent Magazine, Washington Family Magazine, Georgetown Medicine Magazine, and Georgetown Medical Alumni Spotlight. He has contributed to articles appearing in the Washington Post Express, The Huffington Post, and Psychology Today. A dynamic and engaging speaker, he has given presentations and seminars throughout the DC Metropolitan Area.

    Dr. Silvestro's interests include fitness, nutrition, and childhood obesity; the incorporation of mindfulness techniques in the care of children with anxiety, sleep disturbances, and pain; and developing creative mobile health (mHealth) designs with intent to empower patients and physicians.

Education & Training

  • MedStar Health/Georgetown University Hospital
    MedStar Health/Georgetown University HospitalResidency, Pediatrics, 2006 - 2009
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2009 - 2025
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2006 - 2024
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors Washingtonian Magazine, 2014
  • Best Pediatrician - Finalist Washington Family Magazine, 2014
  • Favorite Docs Washington Parent Magazine, 2012
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Press Mentions

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  • How to Cope at Home with Kids During the Coronavirus Outbreak
    How to Cope at Home with Kids During the Coronavirus OutbreakMarch 21st, 2020
  • Tech-Distracted Parenting Can Harm Your Children but There Are Ways to Curb Your Addiction
    Tech-Distracted Parenting Can Harm Your Children but There Are Ways to Curb Your AddictionJune 19th, 2018
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