Dr. Krupa Playforth, MD

DPC Pediatrics physician, Vienna, VA

Dr. Playforth is a board-certified pediatrician who founded Warm Heart Pediatrics, a membership pediatric practice, in early 2024.

8320 Old Courthouse Road, Suite 401, Vienna, VA 22182

At a glance

Practice model

Membership pediatrics

Board certification

American Board of Pediatrics (2013)

Ages seen

0 to 18

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About Dr. Playforth

Dr. Playforth earned a BA from Harvard College in 2006 and an MD from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2010. She completed residency at Georgetown University Hospital in 2013. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics (2013) and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

She founded Warm Heart Pediatrics in early 2024. She grew up in Malawi and named the practice after the country's nickname, the Warm Heart of Africa. The practice sees patients from ages 0 to 18.

The practice aims for minimal wait times, longer visits and the same pediatrician at every visit. In 2020, she founded The Pediatrician Mom, an online platform that gives parents balanced, evidence-based information. She has a special interest in writing and in parent and patient education.

Membership and fees

Warm Heart Pediatrics offers its care as a membership.

Members of the practice can use a special number to text or call about issues that cannot wait.

Expecting parents interested in membership should arrange a prenatal meet-and-greet with Dr. Playforth.

Services

Pediatric care, ages 0 to 18 Parent education

What pediatrics doctors commonly treat

Education and credentials

Degree

College

Harvard College (BA, 2006)

Medical school

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2010)

Residency

Georgetown University Hospital (2013)

Board certification

American Board of Pediatrics (2013)

Professional memberships

Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics

License

Virginia Verify with the Virginia Board of Medicine

NPI

1629395736

Hospital and practice affiliations

Founder, Warm Heart Pediatrics

Founder, The Pediatrician Mom

Location

8320 Old Courthouse Road, Suite 401, Vienna, VA 22182

Warm Heart Pediatrics practice page

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Recognition and research

Awards

Castle Connolly Top Doctor in Pediatrics

Publications

Authored or co-authored the book "101 before One", a guide to introducing solids via responsive feeding.

Authored or co-authored the book "A Pediatrician's Path", about the different pathways a pediatrician can take after completing residency.

Authored or co-authored the anatomy book for toddlers "Eyes, Nose, Belly, Toes: My First Human Body Book".

Media and books

Has been featured in the media, including on NBC, CNN, Today, Forbes, NYTimes, NewsNationNow and HuffPost.

Appeared on the Pressure Cooker podcast (Jose Andres Media) on the truth about children's vitamins.

Was featured on NBC discussing fighting cold viruses.

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Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Playforth take insurance, or offer a membership?

Warm Heart Pediatrics offers its care as a membership.

Is Dr. Playforth board certified?

Dr. Playforth is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics (2013).

Where did Dr. Playforth train?

She earned an MD from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2010. She completed residency at Georgetown University Hospital in 2013.

Where is Dr. Playforth's office?

Dr. Playforth founded Warm Heart Pediatrics.

Does Dr. Playforth offer telehealth?

The practice offers after hours telemedicine.

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