For a parent, finding a doctor who will prioritize your child’s health as much as you do can feel like an impossible demand, but Fairfax County has plenty of trained medical experts up to the task.
Here are the top pediatricians in Fairfax, Virginia. These doctors build longstanding relationships with families as a result of their specialized knowledge, approachable demeanor and patience, ensuring every kid and parent receives the care they need.
Top vote getters
1. Michael Martin
Einstein Pediatrics
An experienced pediatrician and clinical researcher even before he founded his own practice in 2016, Dr. Michael Martin and his team of doctors receive top marks from families for their attentiveness and compassion, putting both their young patients and their parents at ease. Martin is also a resident of Vienna, where his practice is located, and involved in the community.
2. Ranjana Jain
Virginia Pediatric Group
With offices in Fairfax and Herndon, Dr. Ranjana Jain has been providing expert care to local families since joining Virginia Pediatric Group in 2003, earning praise as a thorough and thoughtful provider.
3. Laurence J. Murphy
Murphy and Staats
Working in pediatrics since the 1980s, Dr. Laurence Murphy runs a private practice in Burke with fellow pediatrician Dr. Stacey Staats that’s affiliated with Inova. Though high demand can sometimes mean long wait times, reviewers say both doctors are professional, kind and passionate about their work.
Other notable spots
- Brent Thibodeaux (Kaiser Permanente)
- Anita Rentz (Herndon Family Medicine)
- Abha Saha (Mid Atlantic Permanente)
- Niloofar Arbabi (New Horizon Pediatrics)
- Jacqueline Hoang (Pediatric Associates of Springfield)
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Last updated: Jan. 23, 2026