Services

The Pediatric Integrative Neurodevelopmental Clinic
at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine

In March of 2011, Dr. Newmark had the great good fortune to join the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of California San Francisco. The Osher Center is one of the top clinical, teaching, and research centers for Integrative Medicine in the United States, and UCSF is likewise a leading medical institution.

In our Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Clinic, we focus on children (and young adults) with Autism and ADHD. Our integrative approach involves a two hour initial evaluation usually divided into two 1 hour sessions. During the first visit, we obtain a complete history, focusing on all aspects of the child and familyÕs situation. Diet and nutrition play an essential role in our approach. Frequently, labs are obtained, and at the second visit, a complete assessment and treatment plan are presented.

Using an integrative approach combines the best of both conventional and alternative medical and behavioral treatment. Dr. Newmark emphasizes beginning with more natural, safe, and healing interventions.

In the case of ADHD, medications can be prescribed, but non-pharmaceutical interventions are emphasized. For autism, we use a biomedical approach, treating the many gastrointestinal, allergic, and immune issues associated with autism along with effective behavioral treatment.

Dr. Newmark is also happy to see children with other chronic conditions such as gastrointestinal, allergic, and autoimmune issues.

Finally, Integrative Well Baby consults are also available. These are intended for mothers who want to ensure the best health for their baby, and have questions about nutrition, immunizations, vitamins and supplements, food allergies, environmental toxins and other issues. These can be done during pregnancy or after birth. Integrative Well Baby Consults are usually one-time consults, and in no way substitute for the primary care physician.

The clinic accepts most types of medical insurance as well as MediCal. Unfortunately we are not able to do telephone consults for initial visits at this time, but we hope to do so in the future.