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Melmed Center is now a part of Cortica!

Located in Northern Scottsdale, our Scottsdale center, formerly Melmed Center, serves patients and their families from the greater Phoenix area and beyond. We offer evidence-based treatment, experienced therapists, and technology-enabled interdisciplinary clinics led by a dedicated team passionate about helping children grow and develop.


If you are interested in receiving services at our Scottsdale location, please call (480) 443-0050 to speak with one of our compassionate enrollment specialists.

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4848 E Cactus Rd #940, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

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(480) 443-4018

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Center Hours

M-Th: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Friday: 7:30 am - 3:00 pm

Sat-Sun: Closed

The Scottsdale Team

Raun Melmed, MD

Raun Melmed, MD

Developmental Pediatrician and Clinical Director

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Michel Ann Wilds

Michel Ann Wilds

Executive Director


Charissa Pe Benito, MD

Charissa Pe Benito, MD

Developmental Pediatrician

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Agnes Bilog, MD

Agnes Bilog, MD

Developmental Pediatrician

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Anna De Ocampo, MD

Anna De Ocampo, MD

Developmental Pediatrician

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Kathleen Shefner, MD, FAAP

Kathleen Shefner, MD, FAAP

Pediatrician

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Jane Privateer, RN, MSN, PsyNP

Jane Privateer, RN, MSN, PsyNP

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

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Chris Peluso, DNP, MHNP-BC

Chris Peluso, DNP, MHNP-BC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

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Chyllia Dixon, PsyNP

Chyllia Dixon, PsyNP

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

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 Craig Ciuk, OTR/L

Craig Ciuk, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

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Julie Weston, PhD

Julie Weston, PhD

Psychologist

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Molly Gregan, PsyD, NCSP

Molly Gregan, PsyD, NCSP

Psychologist

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Ricki Light, MEd

Ricki Light, MEd

Educational Advocate

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Jan Katzen, AMI, CFP, CN

Jan Katzen, AMI, CFP, CN

Nutritional Therapist & Educator

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does my child need a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for insurance to cover treatment, including ABA?

Does my child need a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for insurance to cover treatment, including ABA?

Yes - in almost all cases, a diagnosis of ASD is required to cover treatment. Unlike other providers, our full-time pediatricians, pediatric neurologists, and nurse practitioners provide a diagnosis in-house, often virtually, during your Telehealth Welcome Visit. There's no need to pursue an Autism diagnosis from another provider.   

Do you have a waitlist?

Do you have a waitlist?

We typically do not have a waitlist for welcome visits, medical visits, developmental therapy evaluations, and ABA assessments. As these evaluations and assessments are complete, we prescribe weekly developmental therapy and ABA sessions as needed. Depending on your availability, we can quickly start these services. We are constantly hiring and training new DT and ABA therapists. We know that progress comes from access to services, and we will contact you any time we have an opening.

Do you only treat Autism?

Do you only treat Autism?

We specialize in Autism care, but we also serve a broad range of neurodiverse patients, including those with developmental delay, ADHD, epilepsy, genetic syndromes, sensory processing disorder, and more. Our team has expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide spectrum of developmental challenges.