MUSC Children's Hospital - International Adoption Clinic

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International Adoption Clinic

Our clinic specializes in comprehensive medical and developmental evaluations for internationally adopted children.

Adopting a child from another country is an exciting process. While most internationally adopted children do very well, they may initially face unique medical, developmental and behavioral issues not typically seen in children in the United States. The recognition and early intervention of these issues may improve your child’s transition into his or her new home.

Through the International Adoption Clinic at MUSC we will work with you to promote the health and development of your newly adopted child as he or she adjusts to a new environment.

Our clinic offers a multi-disciplinary team of specialists including a pediatrician with expertise in international medicine and a developmental pediatrician. As part of the MUSC Children’s Hospital, experts in every pediatric subspeciality including gastroenterology, neurology, infectious diseases, psychology, occupational and physical therapy are readily available. Our goal is to identify and treat nutritional, infectious, developmental, and behavioral conditions so that your newly adopted child can reach his or her full potential.

Our services include:

Pre-adoption consultation of medical records, videotapes, and/or photographs
Post-adoption comprehensive medical, developmental, and behavioral evaluation
The referral and coordination of care for specialized services when needed
Long-term follow-up and tracking of health and behavioral issues
Education and support for families addressing the complex medical and behavioral issues often encountered in children adopted internationally

For more information, please contact Andrea Summer, MD or Angela LaRosa, MD at (843) 876-8512.

International Adoption Clinic at MUSC Children's Hospital
135 Rutledge Ave.
P.O. Box 250561
Charleston, SC 29425