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Jennifer Heithaus, M.D.

Director, Division of Developmental Pediatrics; Assistant professor; Director, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship Program
Department of Pediatrics

Education

Fellowship
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Residency
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Medical School
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Practice Areas

Jennifer Heithaus, M.D., specializes in developmental pediatrics, treating conditions that include: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); developmental delay; developmental disorders in children with medical complexity; genetic syndromes in autism spectrum disorders; and developmental issues in children with Down syndrome. Heithaus provides neurodevelopmental evaluations and medical management of behavioral and developmental conditions. She also offers early intervention programming and social skills training.

Research Interests

  • Social skills knowledge
  • Bullying
  • Children undergoing painful medical procedures
  • Novel genetic mutations associated with autism spectrum disorders

Professional Organizations and Associations

  • American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Society for Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics