We provide medical help and advice to prospective parents of internationally adopted children.

Our Services include:

• Review medical records, photos and videotapes before you adopt
• Perform a complete medical evaluation of your adopted child
• Initiate a vaccination schedule
• Complete blood work profiles to screen for illnesses
• Address growth and development issues
• Schedule follow-up visits as needed for your child's situation

Clinical Services

Clinic Hours:  2nd Tuesday every month

Location: Kluge Children's Rehabilitation Center
Directions & Map

Appointments: Mindi Shifflett
msc5s@virginia.edu
434-924-9130

Faculty & Staff

Mark J. Mendelsohn, M.D.
Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics

Ruth Goldeen, OTR/L, M.Ed.
Occupational Therapist with Masters in Early Childhood Education

Helpful Links

• Joint Council on International Children's Services
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Families with Children from China
• Families for Russian and Ukrainian adoption
• Clearinghouse for Adoption - federal agencies, adoption agencies, services and support groups
• International Adoption Clinic - resource for adoptive children, families, medical practitioners and adoption professionals