About Dr. Karen Harum, MD, FAAP
The Clinic for Special Children was founded by Dr. Karen Harum, MD, FAAP, to provide accurate diagnosis, whole child treatments, specialty care, and consultation for children with developmental disabilities and behavioral problems, including special expertise in the neuroscience of learning and autism.
Our vision at the Clinic for Special Children is to improve the quality of your child's life by providing the resources for accurate diagnosis, comprehensive treatments, and therapeutic interventions for general pediatrics and various developmental and behavioral disorders.
TEAM
Margaret Pietruczuk, APN
Margaret cares for primary care patients at the Clinic.
Elizabeth Darlington, RN
Liz is the Director of the Brain Restoration and Therapeutics Program at the Clinic, including intravenous therapies and HBOT.
Services Available at the Clinic
Primary Care
Health strategies using nutritional, lactation, nutraceutical, sleep, and behavioral coaching.
Biomedical Testing & Treaments
Testing useful in identifying problems, and in determining what course of action will restore health.
Special Needs Primary Care
Health strategies using nutritional, lactation, nutraceutical, sleep, and behavioral coaching.
PANS/PANDAS Evaluation & Diagnosis
Evaluation and diagnosis of suspected autoimmune issues/immune system dysfunction.
Health and Wellness
Health strategies using nutritional, lactation, nutraceutical, sleep, and behavioral coaching.
ADHD Testing & Treatment
Individualized treatment plans will lessen your child's symptoms and improve quality of life.
Lab Testing
Lab Panels and In-House Blood Draws
Autism Evaluation & Diagnosis
Treated with gentle care gained through a strong understanding of factors behind the brain disorder.
Payment Options
Insurance Options
Medicaid Direct, Medicare, UHC Medicaid, AMH-Caritas Medicaid, WellCare Medicaid, Health Blue Medicaid, and Carolina Complete Health Medicaid. All Tailored Plans, including Trillium, Eastpointe, Sandhills, Alliance, Vaya, and Partners.
Although The Clinic is credentialled with Medicaid and Medicare, we are currently at capacity, with a waitlist, for new patients with these plans.
The Clinic offers a unique Membership Program that puts families in control of their Health and Wellness.
Cash Payments and Care Credit options are available.
Interested in becoming a patient or seeking one of the Clinic's Services? Please fill out the New Patient Information Form and our front desk will be in touch as quickly as possible.
Hours
Monday-Friday: 8am to 5pm
Saturday: 10am to 2pm
Sunday: Closed
432 Eastwood Road, Ste 200, Wilmington NC, 28403
Phone: 910-319-7744
Fax: 910-319-7754
