Mark Mendelsohn, M.D.
Linda Waggoner-Fountain, M.D.
Clinic Co-Directors

We provide medical help and advice to prospective parents of internationally adopted children. Our Services include:

• Review medical records, photos and videotapes before you adopt
• Perform a complete medical evaluation of your adopted child
• Initiate a vaccination schedule
• Complete blood work profiles to screen for illnesses
• Address growth and development issues
• Schedule follow-up visits as needed for your child's situation

Clinical Services

Clinic Hours:  2nd Tuesday every month

Location: Kluge Children's Rehabilitation Center

Appointments: Terry Bennett 434-924-9130

Faculty & Staff

Mark J. Mendelsohn, M.D.
Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics

Linda A. Waggoner-Fountain, M.D.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics

Alan Donaldson, OTR/L, OT2
Occupational Therapist specializing in
pediatrics with a special interest in early childhood development

Ruth Goldeen, OTR/L, M.Ed.
Occupational Therapist with Masters in Early Childhood Education

Debra Hildebrand, M.Ed. CCC-A
Audiologist

Karen Johnson, RN, CRRN, RRT
Nurse Coordinator

Helpful Links

• Joint Council on International Children's Services

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Families with Children from China

• Families for Russian and Ukrainian adoption

• Clearinghouse for Adoption - federal agencies, adoption agencies, services and support groups

• International Adoption Clinic - resource for adoptive children, families, medical practitioners and adoption professionals