Geisinger Department of Developmental Medicine
Bringing together behavioral health, medical care and research to better support children with special developmental needs.
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Geisinger Department of Developmental Medicine
120 Hamm Drive, 2nd floor
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Geisinger Precision Health Center
190 Welles Street, Suite 128
Forty Fort, PA 18704
Get started with DevMed
To make an appointment, you’ll need a referral from a pediatrician or primary care provider.
Why the Geisinger Department of Developmental Medicine?
The Department of Developmental Medicine (DevMed) brings together clinical and research efforts to improve outcomes for children with special developmental needs. Our vision is to expand and seamlessly integrate clinical services, innovation and research, education, and family support through a multidisciplinary team of providers and researchers in the fields of neurodevelopmental pediatrics, genetics and genomics, psychology, speech-language pathology and behavioral health.
DevMed helps families connect the dots by bringing together unique expertise under one roof:
- Neurodevelopmental pediatrics
- Developmental psychology
- Neuroimaging
- Medical genetics
- Behavior analysis
- Speech/language assessments
- Comprehensive evaluations
- Advanced research
- Medication management
- Family support
- Specialty clinics
- Consultations and trainings
DevMed's multidisciplinary approach to care
The DevMed difference
Our multifaceted approach, led by caring and reputable staff, can help families adapt to raising a child with special developmental needs.
- Multidisciplinary expertise in one place
We have a team of specialists across many different disciplines under one roof. They treat the whole patient and bring together all aspects of patient care. - Personalized care, tailored recommendations
We approach neurodevelopmental disorders from the perspective of the individual patient, and we consider both behavioral and medical diagnoses to tailor individual treatment plans. - Innovative treatments, revolutionary research
We believe that clinical care, innovation and education are all part of the same process. We conduct research studies to investigate the underlying causes of developmental disorders and use the latest in proven therapies to treat our patients' special developmental needs. - Education and family support
We consider our families an integral part of our team. DevMed supports its community by providing community events, support activities and trainings for families and educators.
Specialty clinics at DevMed
Dup15q/Angelman Syndrome Clinic
Fragile X Clinic
Smith-Magenis Clinic
Research at DevMed
We have a series of research initiatives designed to improve and expedite the diagnosis, treatment and care of people with developmental disorders.
Donate to DevMed
Each month, DevMed receives dozens of questions from families and professionals seeking information, services, suggestions, and support. Often, the call is from a parent who has just learned of a genetic diagnosis in his or her child. Other times, the inquiry is from a teacher or therapist looking for syndrome-specific suggestions on how to address behavioral challenges in the classroom. Whatever the need, DevMed is there to guide, support, encourage, and empower. We are unique in our ability to bridge the gap between the complex science of medical genetics and the practical, real life needs of our patients and their families. Will you help? Your secure online gift will support our commitment improving outcomes for those with special developmental needs.