It's the people at the Pediatric Group that really set us apart.
A warm, caring and compassionate team of professionals dedicated to providing your family with the best care possible. At the Pediatric Group, our pediatricians are Board-certified. With more than 40years of caring for kids, we'd love to introduce you to our wonderful and experienced providers today!
Many of our providers accept appointments made online. Please note these are for established patients only.If you are a new patient, please call us at 410-721-2273 and we are happy to schedule your first appointment. Thank you for your understanding.
Robert G. Graw, Jr., M.D.
College:Pomona College in California
Medical School:University of California, Irvine
Residency:Los Angeles Children's Hospital
Clinical Specialties:General Pediatrics, Hematology and Oncology
Personal:Dr. Graw has been providing care for children as a trusted pediatrician for more than 40 years. He is active in various medical and research organizations at the local, state, and national level, and is involved in various civic organizations. Dr. Graw has four grown children and six grandchildren.
Other:Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Office:Davidsonville
Farhad Aliabadi, M.D.
Medical School:University of Iran
Residency:St. Joseph Hospital and Medical Center in Paterson, NJ
Clinical Specialties:Infectious Diseases, General Childhood Growth and Development
Personal:Dr. Aliabadi was in private practice in the Severna Park area for six years before joining the Pediatric Group in 1990. He is Board-certified in Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He lives in Bethesda with his wife and is an avid tennis player and sports enthusiast.
Office:Crofton
Angeline Canagarajah, M.D., M.P.H
Medical School:Madras University
Graduate School:George Washington University
Personal:Dr. Canagarajah began herpediatrictraining in Neonatology in the United Kingdombefore moving to the United Statesand specializing inGeneralPediatrics.Soon after her residency, she moved toUganda for 4 years, to work as a consultant pediatrician and was involved in Early Childhood education initiatives in orphanages in Kampala, before returning to the United states to begin her career in Pediatric Urgent Care. In her free time, she enjoys baking, cake decorating and traveling with her husband and daughter.
Office:Crofton
Craytonia L. Davis, M.D.
Medical School:Howard University School of Medicine
Residency:Howard University School of Medicine
Clinical Specialties:Childhood Obesity, ADD/ADHD
Personal:Dr. Davis is happily married and has two sons. He enjoys music, bowling, chess, and cooking.
Office:Crofton
Jackie Gilliard, M.D.
Medical School:Howard University
Residency:St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore
Clinical Specialties: General Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases
Personal:Dr. Gilliard is happily married. He is the proud father of two children. He is a member of the Tutoring Team of Pointer Ridge Elementary School, helping students in reading, writing and mathematics. He enjoys biking, bowling, and playing basketball.
Office:Crofton
Theresa Atkins, FNP-BC
Education:Bachelors Degree (Nursing) - Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL; Masters Degree (Family Nurse Practitioner) - The George Washington University, Washington D.C.
Personal:Theresa joined The Pediatric Group in September 2022. She spent several years working in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. She is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and is a member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. Theresa loves spending time with her husband, Nate, and Goldendoodle, Rosie. She also enjoys reading, listening to podcasts and running. She has completed one half marathon with a goal of participating in more.
Office:Severna Park
Lauren Burkhead, FNP-BC
Education:Masters Degree (Family Nurse Practitioner) - University of Maryland Baltimore
Special Interest:Plant based and vegan diets/nutrition
Personal:Before joining the Pediatric Group, Lauren spent several years working in the urgent care setting throughout Maryland. She also spent 4 years living in Ireland, working for a preventive care company. Lauren loves spending time with her family and pets, and being outdoors. For fun she also teaches dance at her sister's dance studio on the Eastern Shore.
Office:Crofton
Meagan Davis, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing- Texas Woman's University in Dallas, TX; Doctorate of Nursing Practice (Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty) The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.
Clinical Specialties: ADHD, Adolescent Anxiety and Depression
Personal: Meg is excited to be joining The Pediatric Group in 2023 after working previously in Urgent Care in Anne Arundel County. She is Board Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and focused her Doctoral project on Adolescent Depression in primary care practices. When not working, Meg enjoys time with her family, knitting, and reading a good book.
Office: Davidsonville
Carol Forsyth, PNP-BC
Education:Bachelors Degree (Biology and Chemistry) - Mary Baldwin College, Roanoke, VA;Bachelors Degree (Nursing) - Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Masters Degree (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner) - Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.
Clinical Specialties:Childhood Obesity, Nutrition, Lactation Specialist
Personal:Carol Forsyth joined the Pediatric Group in 2004 and has extensive experience in many areas of pediatrics including newborns, health maintenance and acute care. Carol Forsyth is married with 3 children and enjoys spending time with her family outdoors, especially biking and hiking.
Office:Severna Park
Sarah Kuhl, FNP-BC, CLC
Education:BachelorsDegree (Nursing) - Salisbury University,Salisbury, MD; Masters Degree (Family Nurse Practitioner) - George Washington University, Washington D.C.
Clinical Specialties:Certified Lactation Counselor, General Pediatrics,Preventative Care, Nutrition
Personal:Sarah joined The Pediatric Group in 2021 after spending several years in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. She is now a board-certified family nurse practitioner and is a member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners.She has two dogs, enjoys being outside, beach trips, and most of all, spending time with her husband and son.
Office:Severna Park
Andrea Kassel, PNP-BC, IBCLC
Education:BachelorsDegree (Nursing) - University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD; Masters Degree (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner) - Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Clinical Specialties:International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Newborn Care, General Pediatrics
Personal:Andrea joined The Pediatric Group in 2021. She is board-certified as a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and as a Lactation Consultant. Andrea loves spending time with her husband, two kids, and their quirky but lovable Golden Retriever/Irish Setter. She enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, and FaceTiming with her adorable nephews in California.
Office:Davidsonville
Erin Lytle, PNP-BC, PMHS
Education:Bachelors Degree (Nursing) - Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore; Masters Degree (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner) - Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore
Clinical Specialties:Early Childhood Development, ADHD, Mental Health, Nutrition, and Obesity Prevention and Management
Personal:Erin Lytle practiced pediatric primary care for 8 years in Pasadena, Maryland prior to joining the Pediatric Group in 2017. She is board-certified through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board and is certified as aPediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist (PMHS).She and her husband are blessed with two lovely, and fierydaughters. Erin is also a certified yoga instructor; and certified in pre- and postnatal yoga,mindfulness and meditation.
Office:Davidsonville
Cassie Roberts, DNP, PNP-BC, IBCLC
Education:Bachelors Degree (Nursing)- The University of Texas, Arlington; Masters Degree (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner) - The University of Texas Medical Branch; Doctorate Degree (Nursing Practice) - University of Alabama
Clinical Specialties:Lactation Consulting, Early Childhood Feeding, Asthma and Eczema Care, Obesity Prevention
Personal:Cassie Roberts joined the Pediatric group in June 2013. She is board-certified as a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and as a Lactation Consultant. Cassies enjoys spending time with her husband, Brandon, and their daughter and son. She spends her free time running with her dogs, flying with her husband, and reading with her children.
Other:Speaks some Spanish and French
Office:Davidsonville
Krista Shanholtz, FNP-BC
Education:Bachelors of Science (Chemistry)- University of Maryland; Bachelors of Science(Nursing) -Rutgers University; Master's of Science in Nursing(Family Nurse Practitioner) - George Washington University
Personal:Krista joined the Pediatric Group in October 2022. She has experience in pediatrics as a nurse practitioner and spent several years as a RN in the operating room. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband, Spencer, and their young son, Hayes. She is also an avid marathon runner, loves the beach, and enjoys trying new restaurants with her husband.
Office:Davidsonville
Brigit VanGraafeiland DNP, CRNP, CNE, FAAN
Education:Bachelors Degree (Nursing)– The University of Rochester, Masters Degree (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner) - The University of Rochester; Doctorate Degree (Nursing Practice) - University of Maryland, Baltimore
Clinical Specialties:Pediatric Asthma, Care of vulnerable populations, children in foster care, screening for ACEs and child sex trafficking
Personal:Brigit VanGraafeiland joined the Pediatric group in January 2022. She is board-certified as a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Other:Brigit is an Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Office:Telehealth
