Awards
Dr. Herbert’s Professional Accolades
- Congratulations to Dr. Courtney Herbert, recognized by her peers as one of Washingtonian Magazine’s Top Doctors in the February 2026 issue and the November 2025 issue.
- Selected as one of Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors for 2025 & 2026! This recognition places Dr. Herbert among the top 7% of doctors nationwide, highlighting not only her expertise and dedication to patient care but also the trust and admiration of peers who nominated her.
- Voted “Top Doctor” in Washingtonian magazine 11 years in a row by her fellow physicians (2010, 2012, 2015 to 2017, 2019 to 2026)
- Recognized as a “Top Doctor” by Northern Virginia Magazine (2011, 2012, 2017, 2020, 2023 to 2026)
- Selected as one of Castle Connolly’s Exceptional Women in Medicine for 2024, 2025, and 2026 As a Castle Connolly Exceptional Woman in Medicine, Dr. Herbert is among the top 2% of female physicians nationwide. This selection, in addition to meeting the Castle Connolly Top Doctor standard, is based on additional qualifications including research and academic contributions, healthcare volunteering, and completion of training at top institutions.
- Voted “Best Dermatologist” in Arlington Magazine by readers (2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2023)
- Winner of the 2022, 2023, and 2024 Castle Connolly Exceptional Women in Medicine
- Voted “Neighborhood Favorite” on NextDoor in 2020
- Selected to be in the “ 2018 Who’s Who Top Doctors Honors Edition” in recognition of her professional accomplishments



Recognition & Accolades
Dr. Herbert has been consistently recognized among the region’s top physicians, earning “Best of Arlington” honors and repeated recognition by Washingtonian, Arlington Magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine, Castle Connolly, and other publications.
FDL Dermatology Consulting
Helping Dermatologists Build Sustainable, Direct-Pay Practices
Physician-led consulting for dermatologists transitioning away from insurance or launching new practices designed to thrive without it.


























