About Us

Founded by Dr. James H. Stallings, Northern Virginia Pediatric Associates, P.C. has been caring for the children in our community since 1975.  We are conveniently located at 107 North Virginia Avenue in the heart of Falls Church City :: more details on directions. Our pediatricians are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, and 365 days a year :: more details on office hours. Weaccept most insurance plans :: more details on insurance providers.

Although our practice has grown over the years, our goal to provide the best medical care for children and to help them mature into healthy adults has remained the same.  Our belief is that pediatrics involves caring for the whole child, and includes support and guidance to our patient’s parents and family members.  In addition to healthy bodies, stable emotions and the fulfillment of intellectual potential are our priorities.

Certified / eligible by the American Board of Pediatrics and affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital and Virginia Hospital Center-Arlington our pediatricians share the same philosophies and follow the standard of care and immunization guidelines set by the American Academy of Pediatrics.  Patients are able to select a primary pediatrician.  Most appointments are then made with that same doctor.

Northern Virginia Pediatric Associates, P.C. is proud to have a high quality, CLIA-compliant laboratory within our office building. Our in-office laboratory offers convenience for our patients and their families; and enables your doctor to receive lab results quickly and then accurately diagnose and treat your child :: more details on our lab.

Northern Virginia Pediatric Associates offers a parking lot for the convenience of our patients. However, our space is limited. So that we can offer these spaces to parents with infants and young children, we ask that you kindly park one car per visit on our lot. Please also be aware that towing is strictly enforced in the adjoining lots and spaces designated for the library. Plenty of street parking is available on Park Street and North Virginia Ave. Please allow a few extra minutes should you need to locate parking outside of our facility. Each of our building’s three levels has a separate waiting room.  Additionally, we offer a “Mother’s Room” for nursing mothers.

Meet the Doctors

Our pediatricians are certified / eligible by the American Board of Pediatrics and are affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital and Virginia Hospital Center-Arlington.  They all share the same philosophies and follow the standard of care and immunization guidelines set by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Patients are able to select their own pediatrician and most appointments will be made with that same doctor.  In the event that your doctor is not available for a particular visit, you will be given the choice of waiting for your own doctor or having your child’s needs cared for by another doctor in the practice, who will have access to your child’s medical records.





Lynne D. Myers, M.D., F.A.A.P. is a graduate of Cornell University and The State University of New York at Downstate Medical Center.  She completed her pediatric residency training at Georgetown University Hospital and is a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Georgetown Medical Center. Dr. Myers has been recognized nationally, by the Consumer Council, as well as locally, by the Washingtonian magazine as a top doctor.  Dr. Myers has a special interest in the areas of allergy and developmental pediatrics.  She has been in practice with Northern Virginia Pediatric Associates for many years.  She lives in McLean, VA where she and her husband have raised their three sons.

Amin J. Barakat, M.D., F.A.A.P. graduated from the American University of Beirut (AUB) and received pediatric training at AUB, Johns Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore, and Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) in Washington, D.C.  Dr. Barakat has held academic teaching positions at AUB, Vanderbilt and Georgetown universities.  Currently, he is in full-time pediatric practice and holds the position of Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at GUMC.  He is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, and is listed as one of the top doctors by Washingtonian magazine, Best Doctors in America and Guide to America’s Top Pediatricians. He is also listed in Who’s Who in Medicine and Health Care.  He has authored many scientific papers, chapters and books. Dr. Barakat has three children and he lives with his wife in Vienna, Virginia.

Bassam Atiyeh, M.D., F.A.A.P.graduated from the American University of Beirut and received pediatric training at the Children’s Medical Center of Dallas.  He then joined the faculty at Children’s Hospital of Michigan where he was given the “Teacher of the Year Award” twice.  He then moved to the Washington Area in 1996 where he joined Northern Virginia Pediatric Associates and the Department of Pediatrics at Georgetown University Medical Center as a Clinical Associate Professor. Dr. Atiyeh is listed as one of the Top Doctors by the Washingtonian Magazine and by Guide to America’s Top Pediatricians.  He lives in Vienna, Virginia with his wife and three daughters.      

Diane L. Halpin, M.D., F.A.A.P. earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and graduated cum laude from Georgetown University School of Medicine.  She completed her pediatric training at Georgetown University Medical Center and served an additional year as Chief Resident in pediatrics.  She joined Northern Virginia Pediatric Associates in 1999.  Dr. Halpin is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society and has been honored as one of the top doctors by the Washingtonian and Families magazines.  Dr. Halpin lives in McLean with her husband and two children.

Ely G. Mouchahoir, M.D., F.A.A.P. is a native of Vienna, Virginia.  He received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Virginia.  He completed his pediatric residency training at Baylor College of Medicine and its affiliated children’s hospital, Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston.  He is also trained in preventive medicine and holds an M.S. degree in Epidemiology from University of Maryland.  Dr. Mouchahoir has worked in Egypt and West Africa researching aspects of hepatitis C and malaria and has a special interest in vaccinology, international medicine, and pediatric infectious diseases.  He has been in full time practice with Northern Virginia Pediatric Associates since returning to the area in 2004.  He enjoys spending time with his family, playing and watching sports, and traveling.

Lisa Kelly, M.D., F.A.A.P. graduated cum laude from Harvard University with a degree in Government.  She received her medical degree from Case Western Reserve School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH and completed her training at Georgetown University Hospital where she served an additional year as Chief Resident in Pediatrics.  Dr. Kelly joined Northern Virginia Pediatric Associates in 2005 and has been recognized as a top pediatrician by the Consumers’ Research Council.  Dr. Kelly lives in Washington, DC with her husband, daughter, and dog.  She enjoys horseback riding, swimming, skiing and almost any outdoor activity with her family.

Christine Baldrate, M.D., F.A.A.P. is a native of Connecticut. She earned her undergraduate degree from Princeton University in 1995 and graduated with honors from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.  She completed her training at The Children’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado.  Dr. Baldrate is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Section of Young Physicians.  Prior to joining Northern Virginia Pediatric Associates in 2005, Dr. Baldrate worked in an urgent care clinic in Denver as well as the Hematology / Oncology clinic at University of Virginia.  In her free time, she enjoys skiing, running and spending time with her family.  She lives in Arlington with her husband and two sons.

Susan E. Henrikson, M.D., F.A.A.P. graduated summa cum laude from the University of Missouri.  She earned her medical degree and completed her pediatric residency training at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.  Prior to joining Northern Virginia Pediatric Associates, she worked as a Pediatric Hospitalist at INOVA Fairfax Hospital for Children.  Dr. Henrikson lives in Falls Church with her husband, son and two daughters.

Catherine J. Bae, M.D., F.A.A.P. earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania (cum laude), and her Medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine. She completed her pediatric training at Georgetown University Hospital. Prior to medical school, Dr. Bae participated in clinical research at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and co-authored several medical publications. She enjoys photography and spending time with her family. Dr. Bae and her husband live in Alexandria.