Wendell McKay, M.D., received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Maryland at College Park in 1988. He then graduated from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore in 1992. After completing his pediatric residency at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Dr. McKay was chosen to spend an extra year as Pediatric Chief Resident.
Wendell McKay, M.D., received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Maryland at College Park in 1988. He then graduated from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore in 1992. After completing his pediatric residency at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Dr. McKay was chosen to spend an extra year as Pediatric Chief Resident.
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Dr. McKay is always so thorough and really makes us feel like he is taking his time with us. He is great with kids and teens!
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Dr. McKay is always friendly and does extremely well with my twin boys. Always courteous, thorough, respectful, and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended!!
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Always positive and professional.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Love him! He’s very thorough, knowledgeable, and patient , even with me! (New mom)
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Dr. McKay has provided great clinical and family social insights. Our child receives great guidance on every well visit.
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
The Best!!!
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Dr. McKay is brilliant, super talented and an outstanding human. His care for our children has been an absolute gift and blessing.
(2 months ago)
Apr-2026
Very friendly and engaging
(2 months ago)
Mar-2026
dr. McKay was excellent… Very knowledgeable… Very friendly… left feeling much better afterwards
(2 months ago)
Mar-2026
He is the absolute best!
(3 months ago)
Feb-2026
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Howard County Pediatrics
11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy Suite 103 Columbia, MD 21044
Wendell McKay, M.D., received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Maryland at College Park in 1988. He then graduated from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore in 1992. After completing his pediatric residency at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Dr. McKay was chosen to spend an extra year as Pediatric Chief Resident. Upon returning to his home state of Maryland, he was appointed Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland Medical Systems, where he worked before joining our practice in 1997. Dr. McKay is board certified in pediatrics and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He is a member of the department of pediatrics at Howard County General Hospital.
Dr. McKay remains remains committed to being active in the community. His past involvements included serving on the Maryland State Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC) (2004-2013) and the Maryland Commission on Autism (2010-2012). He has also been a professional mentor for the Howard County Gifted and Talented High School Student/Mentor Program.
Since 2013, Dr. McKay has served as a member of Howard County’s Interscholastic Athletic Advisory Committee, the Medical Advisory Board of the MD Public School Athletic Assoc (MPSSAA), and the Medical Advisory Board of the Columbia Association, where he helped to develop the YouthFit program to help address childhood obesity in Howard County. In 2020, Dr. McKay began serving on the Local Children's Board of Howard County.
Dr. McKay lives with his wife in Ellicott City and has two adult children. He enjoys playing tennis and is an avid fan of the Baltimore Ravens, the Baltimore Orioles, and the University of Maryland sports teams.
Dr. McKay is always so thorough and really makes us feel like he is taking his time with us. He is great with kids and teens!
Dr. McKay is always friendly and does extremely well with my twin boys. Always courteous, thorough, respectful, and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended!!
Always positive and professional.
Love him! He’s very thorough, knowledgeable, and patient , even with me! (New mom)
Dr. McKay has provided great clinical and family social insights. Our child receives great guidance on every well visit.
The Best!!!
Dr. McKay is brilliant, super talented and an outstanding human. His care for our children has been an absolute gift and blessing.
Very friendly and engaging
dr. McKay was excellent… Very knowledgeable… Very friendly… left feeling much better afterwards
He is the absolute best!