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

Find the Top Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 11 doctor with experience in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections near Charleston, SC. Of these, 11 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections
    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Lindhorst is an Oncologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Lindhorst is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Brain Tumor, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections
    Rheumatology

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edwin Smith is a Rheumatologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections. His top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Polymyositis.

    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections
    Hematology | Oncology

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Stuart is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Stuart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections
    Rheumatology

    Rheumatology Associates P.A.

    14 Farmfield Ave Ste E, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Nussbaum is a Rheumatologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Nussbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Fibromyalgia.

    Melissa A. Cunningham
    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections
    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections

    MUSC Health Rheumatology At West Ashley Medical Pavilion

    2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, 2nd Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Melissa Cunningham was raised in Hershey, Pennsylvania. She received her undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College and a Masters degree in molecular medicine from Boston University. After receiving her M.D. and Ph.D. degrees at Pennsylvania State University, she entered the ABIM's clinician-scientist track at the Medical University of South Carolina, where she completed her residency and fellowship training in June 2012, and subsequently joined the faculty as an assistant professor in the division of rheumatology and immunology.Dr. Cunningham's group has a particular interest in inflammation, autoimmunity, and sex bias. Her research is focused on systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and the role of estrogen receptor alpha (ERa) in modulating the inflammatory response in this disease, which is predominately diagnosed in females (9:1 vs. males). Her work has been supported by MUSC's specialized center of research on sex and gender factors affecting women's health, a grant from MUSC's center for genomic medicine and a three-year CTSA KL2 award. She is currently funded on a five-year NIH career development award (K08). Dr. Cunningham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections. Her top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Palindromic Rheumatism, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and MASS Phenotype.

    Faye N. Hant
    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections
    Rheumatology

    MUSC Health Rheumatology At West Ashley Medical Pavilion

    2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, 2nd Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Faye Hant, DO, MSCR, specializes in Rheumatology and is located in Charleston, SC. Dr. Hant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections. Her top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Scleroma.

    Gary S. Gilkeson
    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections
    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections

    MUSC Health Rheumatology At West Ashley Medical Pavilion

    2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, 2nd Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Gilkeson is a Rheumatologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Gilkeson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Islet Cell Transplantation.

    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections
    Hematology | Oncology

    Charleston Hematology Oncology Associates PA

    2085 Henry Tecklenburg Dr Fl 2, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Lingerfelt is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Lingerfelt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections. His top areas of expertise are Hodgkin Lymphoma, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections
    Hematology | Oncology

    Charleston Hematology Oncology Associates PA

    2085 Henry Tecklenburg Dr Fl 2, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Geils is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Geils is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections. His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections
    Family Medicine

    Office

    9313 Medical Plaza Dr Ste 202, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brantley Arnau is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Arnau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections
    Hematology | Oncology

    Lowcountry Hematology & Oncology PA

    8950 University Blvd Ste 100, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Margaret Brady is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Brady is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections. Her top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Lung Cancer.

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    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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.  

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

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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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