Tahira Adelekan, MD, Division Chief

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developmental pediatrics

expertise

global developmental delay, autism spectrum disorder, genetic syndromes, academic success

bio

Tahira Adelekan is chief, division of development - behavioral pediatrics at Dayton Children's.

education and training

medical school: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
internship: The State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn
residency: The State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn
fellowship: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
board certification: General pediatrics, developmental and behavioral pediatrics

publications and presentations

Lipid Profiles of Children With Down Syndrome Compared With Their Siblings. Pediatrics. 2012 June; 129 (6).

awards, honors and organizations

American Academy of Pediatrics Society of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics member

get to know me

I chose my specialty because...

I am passionate about children with developmental disabilities.

I like working with kids because...

they are extremely resilient.

I chose to work at Dayton Children's because...

of the hospital's commitment to children and families.

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03/16/23

My in person visits are always amazing. I had my first video visit. Tech problems were occurring on Children's end so they called me via phone. I felt dismissed and unheard.

01/26/23

The provider help me understand more of my daughter diagnosis. She was patient, she was thourogh. She showed me and gave me options for better care for my daughter. She was thoughtful and she was appreciated.

01/13/23

Great care and patience with my daughter

12/15/22

The doctor and nurse we very helpful and cared about my concerns when it came to me and my son. Gave me information about what's my son qualify for because of his autism spectrum disorder.

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