About Me

Dr. Shirley L Christian, FAAP, is a board certified pediatric physician who began practicing at the Ashburn Village office of Capital Area Pediatrics (now relocated to Ashburn at Ryan Park in 2003).

Dr. Christian completed her pediatric residency at Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children in 2002. Prior to that, she graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia in 1999.

Dr. Christian's special interests are infectious diseases and newborn care. In 2002, she was named Resident of the Year by the Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children.

Dr. Christian enjoys travel, reading and spending time with her family, especially her two sons!

Hospitals
Hospital Affiliations
  • INOVA Loudoun Hospital
Skills
Specialties
  • Pediatrics
Languages
  • English
Education & Training
Education
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
    MD
    1999
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
    BS, Biology
    1994
Training
  • Pediatric Residency
    Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children
    2000 - 2002
  • Pediatric Internship
    Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children
    1999 - 2000
Certifications
Board Certifications
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics
    2002
Accepted Insurances
Capital Area Pediatrics