Dr. Maura Eriksson

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Get to know Pediatrician Dr. Maura Eriksson, who serves patients in Centreville, Virginia.

Dr. Eriksson is a board-certified pediatrician who has a special interest in behavioral pediatrics. In addition to her affiliation with Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, she can be found on staff at Union Mill Pediatrics in Centreville, Virginia, where she practices alongside her husband, Dr. Wayne Eriksson. 

Lifelong learners, the skilled team of pediatrics at Union Mill Pediatrics offer comprehensive medical care for infants, children and adolescents. “Whether it’s your child’s first visit to our Centreville office just south of Fairfax or just a routine well–child checkup, we strive to make sure you and your child are always comfortable and informed. We take the time to talk with parents to help you understand your child’s needs, and we equip you with the knowledge necessary for promoting a lifetime of optimal health and wellness” as stated on their website. 

The doctor’s acclaimed career in medicine began in 1991 after she earned her medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond. She then went on to complete her residency in pediatrics at the same educational venue. 

Continually staying up to date in the latest in child health care, Dr. Eriksson holds the coveted title of Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Moreover, she is board-certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP), which is one of the 24 certifying boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties. Founded in 1933, the ABP is an independent, nonprofit organization whose certificate is recognized throughout the world as a credential signifying a high level of physician competence. Certification by the ABP has one objective, to promote excellence in medical care for children and adolescents. 

Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends people be under pediatric care up to the age of 21. As a pediatrician, Dr. Eriksson provides medical care to people ranging in age from newborns to young adults. She is trained to examine, diagnose, and treat children with a wide variety of injuries and illnesses through all of their developmental stages, as they grow and mature. 

Having grown up in Vienna, Dr. Eriksson now lives in Fairfax. She enjoys being outside taking the family dog for a walk or just being active. 

With a love for sports, she is an avid Redskins fan. If she is not cheering for her children, one can find her cheering for the Burgundy and Gold alongside her husband.

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