Inova Children's Endocrinology and Diabetes Care Specialists
Inova Children’s Endocrinology includes some of the region’s top pediatric endocrinologists. Additionally, the team offers a wide range of expertise in pediatric endocrinology, including psychological support.
Medical Director
Oksana Lazareva, MD
Oksana Lazareva, MD, serves as Medical Director of Endocrinology. She is board certified in pediatric endocrinology and was named a Washingtonian Top Doctor in 2022. She completed her residency at the Infants and Children’s Hospital of Brooklyn Maimonides Medical Center and a fellowship at the State University of New York (SUNY) - Downstate Medical Center. She grew up in Smolensk, Russia, and has practiced in the Washington, DC area since 2011.
Dr. Lazareva's clinical interests include the management of diabetes mellitus, growth disorders, Turner syndrome, thyroid disorders, congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
In her free time, Dr. Lazareva enjoys reading, spending time with her family, playing tennis and volleyball, playing violin, and hiking.
Diabetes and Endocrinology Specialists
Rida Javaid, MD
Deepa Badrinath Murthy, MD
Otilia Neacsu, MD
Mia Pingul, MD
Jennifer Sapolsky, FNP
Haley Smith, CPNP-PC
Inova Children's Behavioral Health Team
This team plays a key role in providing comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for children, supporting both their mental and emotional well-being.
Robyn Mehlenbeck, PhD
Nupur Gupta, PsyD