Pediatric Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinic
Patients diagnosed with neuromuscular disorders who need team-based care from physicians across Health, can be seen in our Pediatric Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) clinic.
In this clinic patients will be cared for by a team of treatment providers that will help patients get stronger with exercises, find equipment to help them move and do daily tasks, get help with school and family issues, get medicine if needed, and see other doctors if they need extra care. This team includes:
- Pediatric Neurologist
- Pediatric Physiatrist
- Physical Therapist
- Occupational Therapist
- Orthotist (a medical professional that deals with braces, splints, and other external supports for the body)
- Mobility Equipment representative
- Social Worker
Pediatric Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinic Team
Pediatric Neurology & Neuromuscular Medicine
Nathaniel Wooten, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology
Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Theodore Yip, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Physical
Medicine & Rehabilitation
Orthotics
Clinician, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy
Shelley Rhudy, PT, MPT
Pediatric Physical Therapist, Rehabilitation Therapies, Hospital
Clinical Social Worker & Care Management
Ayat Soufan, LCSW, CCM
Clinical Social Worker, Department of Neurology
Occupational Therapy
Clinician, Pediatric Rehabilitation and Therapy
Pediatric MDA Extended Care Team
Pediatric Orthopaedics
Pediatric Cardiology
Pediatric Surgery
Specialist in minimally invasive thymectomy for patients with Myasthenia Gravis
Patient Referral
For undiagnosed patients, referring providers should request the Pediatric Neuromuscular Clinic.
- Providers who have access to can submit a referral online. If you would like to enroll, click on the link and select “Request an Account.” You may wish to of the referral portal or view a on how to sign up.
- If you don’t have a CareLink account, please fax a completed referral form,including a specific referral question and records to (984) 974-5473.Please call (984) 974-7337 if you have any questions.
For more information on the referral process, please visit the Referring Provider Resources page – Child Neurology Referral Information.
Referring Provider Resources for Child Neurology Referrals