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Kids Count Pediatrics, PLLC
Elkin, NC
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Thursday: 8:00am - 7:00pm
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Founder of Kids Count Pediatrics, PLLC in Elkin, North Carolina.
Kids Count Pediatrics, PLLC is a primary care pediatric practice that strives to embody the ideals of the medical home model. We provide care for children from birth to 19. We currently have full time a pediatrician, a nurse practitioner, a physicians assistant, a behavioral therapist (LPC), two speech therapist, an occupational therapist and, one day a week, a neuropsychologist and a speech pathologist. We are part of the Pediatric Research in the Office Setting Program through the American Academy of Pediatrics. We have our Level III Medical Home Certification from NCQA. We also have nurse practitioner, physician assistant and medical students who rotate through our practice.
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Pediatrics
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United States: North Carolina
Doctor Q&A
36 Answers
2 Agrees
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Adrienne Classenanswered
Pediatrics 28 years experience
Increased risk >35: Down syndrome is hereditary in approximately 1% of all instances. In the other 99% of cases Down syndrome is completely random and the only known factor that increases the risk is the age of the mother (over 35). So, having children before 35 years of age would lessen your risk. Also, children with Down Syndrome are WONDERFUL loving children so I would not worry about being able to prevent it.
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Adrienne Classenanswered
Pediatrics 28 years experience
No: Down syndrome is hereditary in approximately 1% of all instances. In the other 99% of cases Down syndrome is completely random and the only known factor that increases the risk is the age of the mother (over 35).
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Adrienne Classenanswered
Pediatrics 28 years experience
60 years old: Life expectancy for people with Down syndrome has increased dramatically in recent decades - from 25 years old in 1983 to 60 years old today. See more at: http://www.ndss.org/Down-Syndrome/Down-Syndrome-Facts/#sthash.6KmBMQI6.dpuf
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Classen is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Classen is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! Such a relief to know that it might not be so serious!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Hope you have a great week
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of North Carolina School of Medicine, NC
Graduated 1993MD
Residency
Primary Care Program
Completed 1997
Awards
Level III Medical Home Certification National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
Affiliations
Brenner Children's Hospital, Wake Forest
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