The 20 Best Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections Doctors Near Me in Worcester, MA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 10 doctor with experience in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections near Worcester, MA. Of these, 10 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections

    Dr. Elizabeth A. Murphy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections

    Dr. Elizabeth A. Murphy
    Internal Medicine

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus

    55 Lake Avenue North, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    508-334-2731
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Murphy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. She has been practicing medicine for over 31 years. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, and Pulmonary Edema. Dr. Murphy is board certified in Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections

    Dr. Roberto Caricchio
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections

    Dr. Roberto Caricchio
    Rheumatology

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

    119 Belmont Street, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    508-334-5224
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian
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    Roberto Caricchio is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Caricchio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Dr. Caricchio is board certified in Rheumatology.

    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections

    Dr. Jonathan Kay
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections

    Dr. Jonathan Kay
    Rheumatology

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

    119 Belmont Street, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    508-334-5224
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
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    Jonathan Kay is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 43 years. Dr. Kay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Dermatomyositis, Arthritis, Tissue Biopsy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Kay is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

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    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections

    Dr. Jonathan T. Cheah
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections

    Dr. Jonathan T. Cheah
    Rheumatology

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

    119 Belmont Street, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    508-334-5224
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Cheah is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Cheah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Polychondritis, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Cheah is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections

    Dr. Kala Seetharaman
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections

    Dr. Kala Seetharaman
    Hematology | Oncology

    Saint Vincent Medical Group-Eaton Place Oncology

    1 Eaton Pl Ste 23, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    508-363-6515
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kala Seetharaman is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Seetharaman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections. She is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Thrombocytopenia, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections

    Dr. Nancy Liu
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections

    Dr. Nancy Liu
    Rheumatology

    UMass Memorial Medical Center

    119 Belmont St, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    508-334-5224
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nancy Liu is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Psoriatic Arthritis.

    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections

    Dr. Doralice Ferreira
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections

    Dr. Doralice Ferreira
    Internal Medicine

    UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center

    55 Lake Ave N, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    508-334-1000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Doralice Ferreira is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Ferreira is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections, IgG4-Related Disease, Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD), and MAGIC Syndrome.

    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections

    Dr. William Walsh
    Oncology
    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections

    Dr. William Walsh
    Oncology

    Umass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus

    55 Lake Ave N, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    508-334-3850
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    William Walsh is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Walsh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Throat Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections

    Dr. William Zawatski
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections

    Dr. William Zawatski
    Pediatrics

    Child Health Associates At Shrewsbury

    604 Main St Ste 2, 
    Shrewsbury, MA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    508-842-1500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    William Zawatski is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Dr. Zawatski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections. His clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Croup, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Familial Short Stature (FSS).

    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections

    Dr. Irfan Rahim
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections

    Dr. Irfan Rahim
    Pediatrics

    Start Line Pediatrics LLC

    77 W Main St Ste 201, 
    Hopkinton, MA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    508-435-7100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Irfan Rahim is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. Dr. Rahim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Croup, Vascular Birthmark, and Stork Bite.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections?

    Pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with Streptococcus infections (PANDAS) is a neurological and psychiatric condition in which symptoms are brought on or worsened by a Streptococcal (strep) infection. PANDAS is a subtype of pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS). The main neuropsyciatric symptoms are the presence of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and/or tics (uncontrolled, sudden, repetitive movements or sounds), which are severe enough to interfere the ability to function. After the initial strep infection, subsequent flares can be associated with other infectious or environmental triggers. The underlying cause of PANDAS is unclear, but studies suggest that a strep infection causes an abnormal immune response resulting in neuropsychiatric symptoms.

    When should I see a Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections doctor near Worcester, MA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections doctor near Worcester, MA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

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    How does MediFind rank Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections doctors near Worcester, MA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections doctors near Worcester, MA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections doctor near Worcester, MA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections doctor near Worcester, MA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections doctors near Worcester, MA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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