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.
The Scottsdale Team

Raun Melmed, MD
Developmental Pediatrician and Clinical Director

Michel Ann Wilds
Executive Director

Charissa Pe Benito, MD
Developmental Pediatrician

Agnes Bilog, MD
Developmental Pediatrician

Anna De Ocampo, MD
Developmental Pediatrician

Kathleen Shefner, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician

Jane Privateer, RN, MSN, PsyNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Chris Peluso, DNP, MHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Chyllia Dixon, PsyNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Craig Ciuk, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist

Julie Weston, PhD
Psychologist

Molly Gregan, PsyD, NCSP
Psychologist

Ricki Light, MEd
Educational Advocate

Jan Katzen, AMI, CFP, CN
Nutritional Therapist & Educator
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
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?
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.