Lucy Suarez, MD, FAAP

Dr. Lucy Suarez is the newest member of Chevy Chase Pediatrics, joining in Fall 2024. She cares for children from birth through college and has a special interest in adolescents. Her love of pediatrics was born from her lifelong desire to practice preventative medicine, guiding parents along the way.

Education and Training

Dr. Suarez grew up in Bethesda and attended Walt Whitman High School (Go Vikings!). She earned her bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience and Philosophy at Columbia University. In her time between college and medical school, she was a clinical researcher studying drug-resistant HIV at the National Institutes of Health. She subsequently attended Harvard Medical School, where she received the Pediatrics Award in her graduating class. She completed her pediatric residency at Children’s National Hospital, where she received awards in clinical excellence from the Emergency Department and Global Health Department.

During her pediatric residency, she studied maternal mental health and its impact on newborn health. She has presented at multiple national meetings for both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Society of Adolescent Health and Medicine.

Specialty Areas

Dr. Suarez has a special interest in adolescent medicine including behavioral health, adolescent gynecology and LGBTQ health. She also adores taking care of newborns and is excited to share the journey of parenthood with her families, welcoming her first child with her husband at the end of this year! Outside of medicine, she enjoys ceramic painting, swimming, and photography. La Doctora Suarez también habla español!