Beth Wells

Beth Wells, officially known as Elizabeth Molloy Wells, MD, is the Senior Vice President of the Neuroscience and Behavioral Medicine Center at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C. She has an extensive background in pediatric neurology, having completed her training in pediatrics and neurology at Children's National Hospital itself.

Education and Career

• Education: Dr. Wells graduated from Harvard University and earned her medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She also holds a master’s in Health Science from the NIH/Duke Clinical Research Training Program.
• Professional Experience:
  • She has been a pediatric neurologist at Children's National for over a decade, focusing on neuro-oncology and developing a multidisciplinary program in pediatric neuro-immunology.
  • Dr. Wells has served as the director of Inpatient Neurology and was elected president of the medical staff in July 2020.

Current Role

In her role as Senior Vice President, Dr. Wells emphasizes programmatic development within the center, concentrating on quality and safety, medical informatics, diversity and inclusion, and enhancing patient experience. She is also involved in numerous national committees and engages in translational research studies, contributing to advancements in pediatric neuro-inflammatory disorders.123