Dr. Janine Rethy

Dr. Janine Rethy is a dedicated doctor located at 4301 13th Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. She has been serving as Division Chief of Community Pediatrics at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital since 2017. Dr. Rethy is also an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Georgetown University School of Medicine. She is committed to helping families and communities thrive, reducing health disparities, and educating future healthcare providers.

Dr. Rethy specializes in pediatric primary care, with a focus on nutrition, early childhood health, adolescent health, mental health, breastfeeding medicine, and asthma. She takes a holistic and integrated approach to healthcare, involving families and communities in the process. Dr. Rethy is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine.

The Division of Community Pediatrics at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital ensures that all children in the D.C. area have access to comprehensive healthcare, regardless of insurance status. The KIDS Mobile Medical Clinic and school-based health clinics provide primary care services in neighborhoods such as Wards 4, 6, 7, and 8.

Dr. Rethy's clinical programs and research focus on addressing social and structural determinants in healthcare, improving access, and enhancing clinical-community linkages. She is board-certified in Pediatrics and completed her residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Rethy is dedicated to making a positive impact on the health and well-being of children and families in the community.