Developmental Disabilities

Overview

Developmental disabilities are a broad category of physical and mental ailments that negatively impact a patient's capacity for learning, self-help, and independent living. They are typically diagnosed in childhood and will be present throughout a patient's life. Proper treatment can mitigate their effect.

Our providers

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Pamela Campbell, MD

Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry

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Mary Dobbins, MD

Professor, Director of Integrated Care

Family and Community Medicine

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Julie Fleischer, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics - Genetics and Metabolism

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Anna Hickey, PhD

Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics - Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics

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Lauri Lopp, MD

Associate Professor, Assistant Director of SIU Family Medicine Residency Program – Springfield

Family and Community Medicine

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Janet Patterson, MD

Associate Professor of Clinic Pediatrics – Developmental/Behavioral Medicine, Chief, Division of Pediatric Developmental/ Behavioral Medicine, Associate Program Director, Pediatric Graduate Medical Education

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Seleena Shrestha, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Child Division Chief

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Cynthia Thomas, MD

Associate Professor

Family and Community Medicine

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