International Adoption Clinic

Medical help and advice to prospective parents
of internationally adopted children


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

The clinic is held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Kluge Children's Rehabilitation Center. Services include:

  • 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

Staff

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

To Schedule an Appointment: Terry Bennett, 434-924-9130

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