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Dr. Rankin has an Integrative Medical practice that provides care to patients of all ages with a special focus on providing care for children and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders including autism and ADHD. This includes evaluation and diagnosis, implementation of a biomedical plan as well as providing a therapy plan that is unique to each patient.
She also incorporates these principles when working with patients with endocrine, autoimmune and rheumatologic conditions. Her undergraduate degree in nutrition is utilized daily as nutritional interventions play an important role in any comprehensive plan.
She also works with patients who are struggling to lose weight as well as women looking to ulitilze bioidentical hormones to maintain optimum health.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
ADHD and Autism
Anti-Aging Medicine
Bariatrics
Family Medicine
Integrative Medicine
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United States: Florida
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431 Answers
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A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Possibly : Those combinations of symptoms may be potentially be related to an imbalance of electrolytes or minerals in the body. These are very tightly controlle... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Primary: Start with your primary. A good history, physical exam, lab work and possibly imaging should be done by your primary. This may provide enough informa... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Unlikely: Patients wth down's have farily classic features that would not likely be missed if they had been seen by a medical provider. Screening for down's i... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
It depends: If the original diagnosis was being used interchangeably with asperger's then the skill set must have changed enough to feel there was not enough spe... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Possible infection: Taking antibiotics can alter the bacteria in your gastrointestinal tract and allow bad bacteria to multiply and produce infections which can be seriou... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Go to your primary: If by normal you mean the ekg does not show any abnormalities then you may benefit from wearing a holter monitor. This provides continuous monitoring ... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
I have pain in the back of my neck, vomiting, feeling ill, pins and needles feeling in upper arms. ?
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Go to the ER: If these symptoms are recent in onset, especially if there is any fever, you need to go to the emergency room now. If there is no fever and the sympt... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Possible pregnancy: If your cycles are very regular then being four days late may mean you are pregnant. Pregnancy tests are very reliable even if you are just a few day... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
May be difficult: Is there a reason you are trying to avoid speech therapy? A speech therapist can be very helpful in helping you to change your speech patterns. It wi... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
More in than out : Unless there is a diagnosed medical condition obesity is caused by consuming more calories than are being burned off. Our diets have become very high ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Maybe none: Compulsive lying can be a form of obsessive compulsive disorder and not caused by a childhood experience. It can be very difficult to treat and may r... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
More info needed: If this is very recent behavior she may just be attention seeking. In children, and some adults, bad attention is better than no attention. If this ha... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Yes it can: Gallbladder disease, which usually means stones or sludge can make you nauseous and is often associated with pain on the right upper abdomen. The disc... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Musculoskeletal: Based on the types of movements in golf you may have dislocated a rib posteriorly or anterior where it attaches to the sternum. The other possibility ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Several : Some classic symptoms of overactive thyroid would be weight loss despite no change in activity or intake, feeling warmer than others, an elevated and/... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Not Likely : It would be unlikely to make it to adulthood without having been diagnosed with autism. An exception could be aspergers. The majority of those who st... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Might not be needed: The only reason i can imagine they would not work with a patient on the autism spectrum is that they may feel they do not need any help or that it may... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Increasing quickly: The number of those diagnosed with autism is now under 1/100 with the majority of those being male and in the category of high functioning. The signif... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Eustacian tube : You may have an issue with your eustacian tubes not equalizing pressure in your ears. This will cause a build up of pressure that can be painful. At t... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
You can : Elevated prolactin levels can be associated with pituitary adenomas which are benign brain tumors. They cause elevated prolactin and are often associa... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Vague symptoms : Those symptoms are vague and without more information not able to say. If pain was on side or around to the back it may be a kidney stone. A contusion... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Maybe: Depending on which antibody for anticardiolipin and which lab that value may fall into the indeterminate range and not really be an issue. The c- reac... Read More
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A 77-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Need to be seen: Without a visual and more information it is hard to say. If they have been there for long time with no change and no other symptoms then less likely s... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Possibly: If the pain developed one week prior to your menstrual cycle this is fairly normal and related to hormone effect on breast tissue. It tends to improve... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Whole foods : Most people eat too many processed sugary foods that are high in calories and low in nutritional value. To start cut out all soda and fruit juice and... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
May need to stop: It sounds like your elevated blood pressure is related to your medication use and may need to be further evaluated. That higher number is not an accep... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Speak with provider : The stools may be related to diet or to formula but could be related to a problem with the gastrointestinal tract. Since she likely does not have a w... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Not sure: When this question was asked and how many hours with only one wet diaper also not clear. I am also not sure what you mean by enzyme as their are many ... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Probably not: In the first few days and sometimes week or two of breastfeeding it can be painful. This is especially true if first child. There are many things you... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Not too long : Generally most stimulant medications have been metabolized and are not producing much beneficial effect by 8 to 10 hours after they are taken. Metabol... Read More
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A 40-year-old male asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Continue to observe: Most causes for vomiting in children are not serious and often due to viral infections. Coexisting factors need to be considered. High fevers, bad hea... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
At times: Almost all children on the autism spectrum have some sensory processing difficulties but it can also be a stand alone problem. In either case the in... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Likely no different: What will likely happen is that most with asperger's syndrome will be reclassified as autism spectrum disorder and hopefully most services will remain... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
See her provider : If your daughter has history of recurrent tonsil infections you want to be able to document if these are caused by streptococcus. This can only be con... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Not much : A healthy 22 year old female does not necessarily need any labs or diagnostic tests. Pap smears are part of routine screening in this age group but d... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Yes : Babies pass gas from both ends frequently and it is usually no cause for alarm. If they are air gulping while feeding this will increase gas and if y... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Need more info: Do not have enough information to answer. Would need to know where on sides, chest, back, how long, description of pain and if it is constant or inter... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Probably not: If the red area is warm and or painful it may represent an infection. He could have an infected cyst which would not be uncommon in that area. Some cy... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Avoid contact : Viral gastrointestinal infections can be very contagious. They usually resolve on own without any intervention but can cause significant fluid loss. I... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Possibly: It sounds like you are describing stimming behavior or stereotypic movements or even a tic. They can be sensory seeking in nature, related to ocd or s... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Not much : Most cold medications are not appropriate for young children and cough meds should definitely not be used in children this young. Most infections chil... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
None: If an infant is not gaining weight appropriately this needs to be addressed with their medical provider to make sure there is not an underlying medica... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Possibly : If all of those drugs are being used together there is a possibility of a negative drug interaction. Two of the drugs in particular could have a serio... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Possibly: Cervical spine issues can be the trigger for migraines due to pain, pinched nerves as well as muscle spasm. You can also develop trigger points where ... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Ignore: Never give up trying to improve your life or the life of your child. Be persistent and accept help.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Speak with Cards.: The beta blockers slow the resting heart and help prevent the sudden increased rates that are seen in pots in additon to the synocopal episodes. Adder... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Baker's cyst: You may have a baker's cyst which is a benign cyst that develops in that area. Depending on the size it can cause pain. At times they will rupture and... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Dries up fluid : That combo is good to use after there has been fluid in the ear like with bathing or swimming. The alcohol evaporates and helps dry the canal and vine... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Depends: Sleep issues are very common and can have many different reasons. If someone snores sleep apnea has to be considered in the diagnosis. A sleep study c... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Lisa Rankinanswered
ADHD and Autism 27 years experience
Yes: Difficulties with social interactions/relationships is common across all levels of functioning. It ranges from the obvious in those who are non verb... Read More
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May 11, 2013
Dr. Rankin is such a rich source of information about ADHD and Autism. It is clear that this is not only her expertise but also her passion. I most strongly recommend Dr. Rankin.
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Feb 12, 2013
I have never met a more passionate, caring or educated Dr. My children and I are more than a number when we are at her office. She spends time with each of us and makes sure we understand the issues w...Read More
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Sep 13, 2013
Dr. Rankin is extremely knowledgeable and has excellent bedside manner. Her staff is courteous and caring and truly cares about each and every patient. Highly recommend.
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Thank u I have been taking the b6 & folinic w/ no issues. My question is right now Im going through a stressful time.My grandfather is passing my family is creating a ton of issues & problems.I handle...Read More
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Got the Sticker, Thnx. Helped allot since I had 2 episodes before I ever got out of bldg. They didn't say when they would do that test. Guess I have to do a consult with the Neuro first?? Don't kn...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! This is excellent info that dieticians would never be able to supply. All THEY do is download templates that I can do myself. What happened to a case-by-case basis. Than...Read More
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, FL
Graduated 1996MD
Residency
Univerity of Florida Shands
Awards
Thought Leader, Second Place, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Winter
2013
Top ADHD and Autism Specialist, First Place, National - Winter
2013
Top ADHD and Autism Specialist, First Place, National - Summer
2013
Affiliations
Treasure Coast Autism Project
Suncoast Mental Health
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