International Adoption Clinic
Medical help and advice to prospective parents of internationally adopted children.

 

Mark Mendelsohn, M.D.
Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Co-director International Adoption Clinic		 Linda A Waggoner-Fountain, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Co-director International Adoption Clinic

 

 

The clinic is held at the Kluge Children's Rehabilitation Center, meeting the second Tuesday of every month.   
  • Reviews medical records, photos and videotapes before you adopt
  • Performs a complete medical evaluation of your adopted child
  • Initiates a vaccination schedule
  • Completes blood work profiles to screen for illnesses
  • Addresses growth and development issues
  • Schedules follow-up visits as needed for your child's situation

IAC Staff:

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

Debra Hildebrand, M.Ed. CCC-A
Audiologist / KCRC
 


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

Karen Johnson, RN, CRRN, RRT
Nurse coordinator / KCRC


To Schedule an Appointment:

Terry Bennett
tll2e@virginia.edu
434-924-9130

Other helpful links for those looking to adopt a child:
The Joint Council on International Children's Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Families with children from China
Families for Russian and Ukranian adoption 
Clearinghouse for adoption information with links to Federal agencies, adoption agencies, services and support groups.