5.0About Chelsi Flippo, MD
Dr. Chelsi Flippo is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, and Co-Director of the Children’s National Pituitary and Skull Base Program in Washington, DC. She earned her MD from St. George’s University School of Medicine, completed her pediatric residency and served as Chief Resident at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, and then pursued fellowship training at a joint program between the NIH and Children’s National Hospital, where she specialized in pituitary disorders.
Teaching is central to Dr. Flippo’s work. She engages students and residents through lectures, case-based presentations, board prep sessions, and clinical mentorship. Her approach is to build a strong foundation first, then layer in high-yield concepts, clinical vignettes, and targeted practice questions, so students can apply knowledge under exam conditions and beyond.
Born and raised on a farm in Tennessee, Dr. Flippo now lives in Washington, DC with her husband, children, and dog. She loves to travel—Fez, Morocco stands out as a favorite destination—and is an avid sourdough baker.