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PANDAS Doctor in Ohio: Specialist PANS/PANDAS Treatment
If your once happy, settled child changed almost overnight, with sudden anxiety, obsessive thoughts, tics, or rage, you are not imagining it, and you are not alone. Many Ohio families search for a clinician who truly understands PANS and PANDAS. We do.
At the PANS/PANDAS Clinic at Culver Pediatrics Center, board-certified pediatrician Dr. Noemi Adame, licensed in Ohio and Indiana, provides specialized, PPN-aligned PANS/PANDAS treatment for Ohio families, in person and through virtual consultation.
What are PANS and PANDAS?
Understanding the diagnosis is the first step toward getting your child the right help.
PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and its strep-linked subtype PANDAS describe a sudden, dramatic onset of obsessive-compulsive behaviors, tics, anxiety, restricted eating, irritability, or trouble with schoolwork, often following an infection. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, symptoms can appear within days and tend to follow a relapsing and remitting course. The leading explanation is a neuroimmune one: in susceptible children, the immune response after an infection appears to contribute to inflammation that affects the brain.
There is no single blood test that confirms PANS or PANDAS. As the PANDAS Physicians Network describes, diagnosis is clinical, built from the full picture of how and when symptoms began. That is why an experienced clinician matters.
PANS/PANDAS treatment for Ohio families
Two ways to get care, both led by Dr. Adame.
In person and virtual care
Dr. Adame is licensed in Ohio as well as Indiana. Ohio families can be seen for evaluation and follow-up, with the convenience of virtual visits for much of the journey. Your child does not need to be present for the first intake appointment.
A doctor who listens
Our membership model gives us longer appointments and the time to think deeply about your child's case. You are not rushed, and you are not dismissed. Families travel from as far as California to work with our team.
Our treatment approach
Personalized, evidence-informed, and aligned with PANDAS Physicians Network guidance.
Comprehensive evaluation
- Thorough review of prior records, testing, and lab work
- Detailed PANS/PANDAS intake questionnaire
- Personalized diagnostic work-up for infectious, immune, and other contributing factors
Individualized treatment
- Medical options may include antibiotics, IVIG, anti-inflammatories, LDN, leucovorin, and supplement guidance, decided case by case
- Holistic, non-pharmaceutical support
- Frequent follow-ups and goal setting, with a focus on long-term healing
Treatment is always individualized. The therapies listed describe options a clinician may consider, not a promise of any specific treatment or outcome.
Why Ohio families choose Dr. Adame
Specialized expertise
Dr. Noemi Adame is a board-certified pediatrician with more than 20 years of experience who leads a dedicated PANS/PANDAS clinic. Her approach blends evidence-based Western medicine with whole-child, holistic care, a philosophy the practice calls "Veggies Over Pills."
Concierge, membership-based care
As a Direct Primary Care practice, we do not bill insurance. Instead, a flat membership lets us offer comprehensive PANS/PANDAS services, longer visits, and direct access to the care team, accountable to your family rather than an insurance company.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a PANDAS doctor in Ohio?
Yes. Dr. Noemi Adame is a board-certified pediatrician licensed in Ohio and Indiana who runs a dedicated PANS/PANDAS clinic. Ohio families can be seen in person or through virtual consultation.
How do Ohio families start PANS/PANDAS treatment?
You enroll in the membership-based clinic, complete a detailed intake, and meet with Dr. Adame to build a personalized plan. The first intake visit can be virtual, and your child does not need to attend it.
What does PANS/PANDAS treatment involve?
Care is individualized. Aligned with PANDAS Physicians Network guidance, it may combine addressing infection, calming the immune and inflammatory response when appropriate, and supporting symptoms, alongside holistic support. Specific therapies are chosen case by case.
Do you accept insurance?
The practice uses a Direct Primary Care membership model rather than billing insurance. This allows longer appointments and more time to focus on your child's case. Pricing is reviewed during the info session.
How soon can we be seen?
The first intake appointment is typically scheduled about four weeks after enrollment, which gives our team time to gather records, review your questionnaire, and prepare a thoughtful plan.
Take the first step for your child
Join an upcoming Virtual Group Info Session with Dr. Adame to learn how the PANS/PANDAS Clinic works and whether it is the right fit for your Ohio family.
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