Bethany Ziss, MD, is a specialist in developmental-behavioral pediatrics, with a focus on autism, ADHD, and incorporating the neurodiversity paradigm into clinical care. Dr. Ziss is passionate about providing care that affirms and supports neurodiversity, drawing on her strong background in disability advocacy. Dr. Ziss completed her fellowship in developmental and behavioral pediatrics at Greenville Health System in Greenville, Pennsylvania, following her pediatrics residency at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia. She went to medical school at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is board certified in both general pediatrics and developmental-behavioral pediatrics. Dr. Ziss is an active member of the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, where she co-chairs the neurodiversity workgroup, and she is also affiliated with the Alliance for Disability in Health Care Education. Dr. Ziss welcomes patients ages birth to 21, with a focus on new patients from ages birth to 16.
Age Groups Seen
Infant, Child
Languages Spoken*
English
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Expertise
neurodivergent
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
prenatal substance exposure
social communication disorder
speech disorder
speech delay
anxiety
disruptive behavior
behavior concern
behavior disorders in children
disturbance of attention
developmental disabilities
developmental delay
autism
apraxia
affirmative psychotherapy
psychosexual education
intersectionality
self-acceptance
social transition
coming out
gender hand surgery
androgen therapy
youth suicide prevention
Credentials
Fellowship
University of South Carolina Upstate
Residency
West Virginia University School of Medicine
Medical School
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics - Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics
LGBTQIA+ Affiliate
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Publications
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