NC Diagnostic Resources
DIAGNOSTIC RESOURCES IN NORTH CAROLINA
While there may be some developmental pediatricians, psychiatrists, or psychologists willing to diagnose an individual with an FASD, those are few in number. NCFASD Informed has obtained the following information about practitioners/sites in the state with the ability to diagnose. The list will be expanded as other locations are confirmed. We have found that resources change quickly. If you discover that one of the providers on this page is no longer available or has changed, or if you know of a new diagnostic option, please let us know by emailing info@ncfasdinformed.org
western north carolina
Fullerton Genetics Center
9 Vanderbilt Park Drive
Asheville, NC 28803 828-213-0022 Serving Children, Adolescents and Adults. Fullerton Genetics offers diagnostic appointments for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (children and adults). The team consists of a genetic counselor and medical geneticist.
charlotte
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics of the Carolinas
Yasmin Senturias, MD
2608 E. Seventh Street Charlotte, NC 28204 704-403-2626 Office 704-403-2699 Fax Serving Children and Adolescents. FASD Clinic of the Carolinas (Brochure – PDF)
central north carolina
Center for Child and Family Health Kate Murray, PhD 1121 W. Chapel Hill St., Suite 100 Durham, NC 27701 919-419-3474 kate.murray@duke.edu Serving Children and Adolescents. We are a trauma-focused clinic and prevention/training center that serves children and their families. We provide mental health treatment but do not do full cognitive assessments. We have a post-adoption program that serves 20 NC counties.
Contentnea Health – Bernstein Gina DeMilt, PA-C 261 Belvoir Hwy Greenville, NC 27834 252-695-6352 Serving Adults, Adolescents and Children.
Duke Children’s Evaluation Center Courtney McMickens, MD MPH 2608 Erwin Rd #300 Durham, NC 27705 (919) 385-3232 LSE.dcec@win.duke.edu Serving Children and Adolescents.
Duke University Medical Center Purnima Valdez, MD Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician 3000 Erwin Rd Durham, NC 27705 919-668-4468 Serving Children and Adolescents.
Precious Haven, Inc. Freida Green, MA,LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS, TF-CBTI 315 Dick Street Fayetteville, NC 28301 referrals.phi@gmail.com Serving Children and Adolescents. While we help children from birth to age 18, the majority of the children who receive services from Precious Haven are between 12 and 17. Children are placed in Residential services with us because of emotional and behavioral disorders, physical or sexual abuse, substance abuse or suicidal ideation or attempt. Precious Haven is also an outpatient therapy provider. Our clinical team can provide DWI assessments, comprehensive clinical assessments and individual/group or family therapy. Our clinical team is well trained in various treatment modalities to reach the diverse populations we work with. Eighty percent of Precious Haven’s children have multiple problems, which may include developmental or learning disabilities. Although admission requirements vary based on the individual program.
Carolina Brain Wellness Center Jennifer Richards, PhD
217 S. Steele Street, Suite C
Sanford, NC 27330
919-205-8325 Office
919-629-0176 Fax
DrRichards@carolinabrainwellnesscenter.com
Serving older adolescents and adults ages 17+.
Carolina Brain Wellness Center provides comprehensive neuropsychological assessment services for individuals with cognitive, attentional, executive functioning, learning, memory, emotional, behavioral, and functional concerns. Evaluations may be helpful for individuals with known or suspected prenatal alcohol exposure or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder by documenting neurocognitive strengths and weaknesses and providing recommendations for treatment planning, accommodations, and supports. Carolina Brain Wellness Center uses a fee-for-service model. Services are paid out of pocket, but the practice provides superbills and assists patients with information needed to seek out-of-network reimbursement when applicable.
UNC Health – Special Infant Care Clinic Amy Scofield, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC Christian James, CPNP-PC UNC Children’s Specialty Clinics Raleigh and Chapel Hill referrals.phi@gmail.com Serving Children. UNC Special Infant Care Clinic provides developmental follow-up care for infants at increased risk of developmental delay.
eastern north carolina
Ahoskie Comprehensive Health Brooke Hunter, DO 120 Health Center Drive Ahoskie, NC 27910 252-332-3548 Serving Children, Adolescents, and Adults. ACC strives to serve the community’s health needs and reduce health disparities in the region. Our services are abundant. We offer primary care, pediatrics, an in-house pharmacy, dental services (provided by the ECU School of Dental Medicine) on our campus, and offer our services to Roanoke-Chowan residents regardless if they are insured or uninsured.
Contentnea Health – Kate B. Reynolds Medical Center Richard Hu, MD 205 M.L.K. Jr Pkwy Snow Hill, NC 28580 252-747-4199 Serving Children and Adolescents. Pediatric/adolescent FASD-related developmental and behavioral assessment may be available within Contentnea’s integrated pediatric care setting. Families and outside providers are encouraged to discuss FASD-related developmental concerns with the child’s PCP or medical home, who can help determine whether an integrated pediatric assessment at Contentnea may be appropriate.
Dare County Health Department Brandy Tatterson, CPNP-PC 109 Exeter Street Manteo, NC 27954 252-475-5003 brandy.tatterson@darenc.gov Serving Children and Adolescents.
OIC Family Medical Center Tisa Roberts, MD 300 N. Grace Street Rocky Mount, NC 27804 troberts@oicone.org Serving Children, Adolescents and Adults