Complex or Specialized Medical Care
Medical appointments can present unique challenges for individuals with autism due to sensory sensitivities, communication differences, anxiety with unfamiliar environments or routines, and difficulty understanding or tolerating medical procedures. Below are some local providers.
Complex Medical Care
Serves individuals with multiple co-occurring conditions.
Gastroenterologist
A gastroenterologist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the digestive system (gastrointestinal tract), including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
DR. ANN KESSEL (all ages)
804-628-7337
Gynecologist
A gynecologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the health of the female reproductive system.
Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS)
Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and PANDAS are conditions that are characterized by a sudden and severe onset of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or restrictive eating disorder in children before puberty. PANS and PANDAS are also often associated with noticeable changes in mood, behavior, and sensory and motor function in children. PANS may be triggered by various infections, immune system issues, or environmental factors. PANDAS is a subtype of PANS and is specifically associated with an infection from streptococcal (strep) bacteria—such as strep throat or scarlet fever.
PANDAS Physicians Network
Practitioner directory
Becky L. Andrews, RN, CORLN
- https://richmondent.com/
- Richmond, VA
Michael Armstrong, MD
- https://richmondent.com/
- Richmond, VA
Eboni Cornish, MD
- https://www.amenclinics.com/
- Reston, VA
Rebecca Fox, MD
- https://foxcareintegrativehealth.com/
- Charlottesville, VA
David Jaffe, MD
- https://www.chrichmond.org/
- Chesterfield, VA
Dianne McNeill, MD, FAAP
- https://cornerstonepediatricsva.com/
- Chesapeake, VA
Amy Meadors, FNP, CORLN
- https://richmondent.com/
- Richmond, VA
Kavian Milani, MD
- https://www.virginiafamilymed.com/
- Fairfax, VA
Parna Prajapati, MD, MPH
- https://www.vcuhealth.org/
- Richmond, VA
Parna Prajapati, MD, MPH
- https://www.vcuhealth.org/
- Richmond, VA
EmiLeigh Whitehouse, LPC, Doctoral Candidate (PhD)
- https://familyandchildtherapy.com/
- Vienna, VA
*Sensory Friendly Healthcare Certificate Recipient indicates the provider has completed the Autism Society of Central Virginia Sensory Friendly Healthcare provider certificate program.
**Autism Friendly Communities Designated Program indicates this practice has an ongoing partnership with ASCV and is committed to having an autism Friendly Community committed to providing a safe, welcoming environment for all autistic community members.
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