Welcoming Dr. Jessica Howard

Dr. Howard will be joining Bethesda Pediatrics in September, 2025.  She comes to us with over 10 years of experience caring for children and families in Maryland and Virginia as a general pediatrician.  Dr. Howard is a board-certified pediatrician and Virginia native. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from Virginia Tech and went on to receive her medical degree from the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg. She completed her pediatric residency at Inova Fairfax Hospital

She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to every child she sees.  Dr. Howard has a special interest in supporting new parents and is trained as an advanced lactation specialist to assist with breastfeeding challenges and the transition to motherhood. She is also a Red Cross Blood Program Leader and is passionate about the importance of blood donation, both organizing local drives and donating regularly herself.  Outside the office, Dr. Howard enjoys spending time outdoors with her two sons, running on local trails, and traveling. She also remains an avid Virginia Tech sports fan, Go Hokies! 

Dr. Howard is available for appointments beginning Wednesday, September 3, 2025.  We are so excited to welcome her to our team!