Annette K. Ansong, MD, FACC, is a pediatric cardiologist and Associate Chief of Outpatient Cardiology at Children’s National Hospital. Prior, she served as Interim Chief of the Division of Cardiology from 2023-2026. Dr. Ansong is the proud daughter of immigrants from Ghana and was born and raised in the Washington, D.C. area. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia, followed by medical school at Howard University College of Medicine. She completed her Pediatrics residency and Pediatric Cardiology fellowship at Duke University Medical Center, while also obtaining a Master of Health Science in Clinical Research. Prior to joining Children’s, Dr. Ansong was in private practice in northern Virginia for 12 years.

Dr. Ansong is involved regionally and nationally on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion. She also has an interest in global health and has performed mission work in Ghana and Haiti. Dr. Ansong currently co-chairs the Women and Children Committee of the Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc., and served on the Adult Congenital & Pediatric Cardiology Leadership Council of the American College of Cardiology (ACC). She was also a member of the inaugural cohort of the ACC’s Sandra J. Lewis Mid-Career Women’s Leadership Institute. Locally, she served as President of the Northern Virginia Pediatric Society (NVPS).  Her work and passion have led to multiple Top Doctor awards.