About
Elizabeth Cilenti, MD, MPH holds dual board certification in both internal medicine and pediatrics, a combination she pursued deliberately rather than completing a single-specialty residency. She has practiced as a pediatrician and internist in the greater Washington, DC and Northern Virginia region for over ten years. Dr. Cilenti provides full-spectrum care from newborns through teenagers, and extends that continuity to their parents and grandparents as well. She prioritizes smooth transitions from pediatric to adult care and takes a whole-health perspective across every life stage. Her clinical interests include breast cancer risk assessment, pediatric health and development, and vaccine guidance for children. com article on four-month sleep regression in September 2023. Dr. Cilenti currently accepts new pediatric patients.
Education & Training
Residency
Dual training program in internal medicine and pediatrics
Additional Training
MPH (Master of Public Health)
Certifications
Languages
English
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Cilenti right for?
Dr. Cilenti is an excellent fit for families who want one trusted physician across multiple generations. Parents seeking comprehensive pediatric care from newborns through adolescence will find her dual training especially valuable. Adults transitioning out of pediatric care benefit from her focus on continuity. Patients with breast cancer risk factors or questions about vaccine guidance also align well with her clinical interests.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Cilenti treats patients from newborns through older adults. Her dual training in internal medicine and pediatrics allows her to care for children, teenagers, parents, and grandparents. Many families see Dr. Cilenti across multiple generations.
Yes. Dr. Cilenti holds dual board certification in both internal medicine and pediatrics. She pursued this combined training path intentionally rather than completing a single-specialty residency.
Dr. Cilenti focuses on breast cancer risk assessment, pediatric health and development, and vaccine guidance for children. She takes a whole-health perspective across every life stage and prioritizes preventive care.
Yes. Dr. Cilenti specifically prioritizes smooth transitions from pediatric to adult care. Her dual training in both specialties makes her well suited to guide patients and families through that change.
Dr. Cilenti currently accepts new pediatric patients. Prospective patients can contact Northern Virginia Family Practice to learn more about joining her panel.
Dr. Cilenti completed a dual residency training program in both internal medicine and pediatrics. This combination is less common than single-specialty training. It allows her to provide continuity of care from infancy through adulthood within a single patient relationship.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026