Dr. Wells provides enterprisewide leadership for clinical strategy, quality and safety and care delivery at Children’s National, guiding multidisciplinary teams across five centers of excellence, general pediatrics and multiple institutes representing approximately 3,000 employees. She integrates clinical operations with research and education to translate discovery into practice and improve outcomes for highly complex pediatric populations. Previously, as senior vice president of the hospital’s neuroscience and behavioral medicine center, Dr. Wells expanded programmatic reach and research impact across destination programs in brain injury, neurologic disorders, mental and behavioral health, and neurodevelopmental conditions. She has held key physician governance roles, including president of the medical staff and chair of the credentials committee, strengthening professional standards and accountability. A professor in pediatrics, neurology and rehabilitation medicine with advanced clinical research training, she is recognized for breaking down silos and building integrated, high-reliability services. Dr. Wells also serves on the board of Pediatric Specialists of Virginia and brings additional community leadership through regional and specialty society roles.
