Pediatrics
Cara Lichtenstein, MD
Silver Spring Pediatrics
Dr. Cara Lichtenstein is a board-certified pediatrician at Silver Spring Pediatrics in Silver Spring, MD, providing well-child and preventive care with a warm, family-centered approach.
Background and training
Born and raised in New York, Dr. Lichtenstein graduated from Brown University with a degree in mathematics before returning to New York for medical school at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She completed her pediatrics residency at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore.
Why patients choose Dr. Lichtenstein
Parents value Dr. Lichtenstein’s approachable, reassuring style and her thorough attention to development and prevention. As part of the established team at Silver Spring Pediatrics, she offers continuity of care from infancy through adolescence.
Practice focus
General pediatrics, including well-child visits, immunizations, growth and development monitoring, and the care of common childhood illnesses.
Languages and access
Dr. Lichtenstein sees patients in English at Silver Spring Pediatrics, accepts new patients, and participates in major insurance plans. Confirm coverage and availability with the office before booking.
Profile last fact-checked July 13, 2026. Information reflects publicly available sources and may change. Confirm details directly with the practice before booking.
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