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immune system, vitamin/mineral deficiency and toxicity. Some of these tests can be run by regular labs, but other tests require more specialized labs. Most mainstream doctors do not do these tests. Getting to the cause and correcting the problem is the goal. The individualized approach helps us do that. Treatments often include dietary changes, nutritional supplements and medications. MAPS will ensure that physicians meet a certain standard so parents can be assured they are receiving evidence-based information for their child.” Dr. Berger is a Board Certified Pediatrician who specializes in holistic primary care, nutritional and detoxification therapies for autism, ADHD and related disorders, and immune dysregulation such as allergies, asthma and autoimmune disorders. He sees children and adults with these medical conditions. In addition, Dr. Berger works with women and men who wish to do preconception and prenatal counseling, testing and treatments to try and optimize the health of the pregnancy and baby. He graduated from The Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1994 and did his Pediatric Residency at the University of South Florida. He started using holistic therapies at the Tampa General Hospital/USF Pediatric Clinic during his residency. He has served as the team doctor for Tampa Catholic High School, the Medical Director for a summer camp run by the Tampa AIDS Network, and the Medical Liaison for the Palm Beach County Breast Feeding Task Force. He has been in private practice since 1997, and in 2005 he opened Wholistic Pediatrics in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Berger has been an advanced practitioner of biomedical therapies, advocating the Autism Research Institute philosophy, since 1999. In 2010, Dr. Berger was appointed the position of Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida College of Nursing, and in 2011 he became Vice President of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs. Wholistic Pediatrics and Family Care 3341 W. Bearss Avenue, Tampa, FL 33618 Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] Website: www.wholisticfamilycare.com MAPS – Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs www.medmaps.org Locate a MAPS Practitioner at www.medmaps.org/clinician-directory Parents seek out MAPS professionals because…. They know their child is being well ca red for by well versed and educated medical professionals at the top in their field. MAPS Trained Medical Professionals have undergone intensive CME coursework, based on scientific research to address and treat the medical issues related to Autism and other related disorders. MAPS welcomes MD, DO, ND, PA, NP, RN, & LPN Refer your medical professionals to a MAPS Clinician’s Training Course For more information: The Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs 16251 Laguna Canyon Rd, Ste 175 Irvine, CA 92618 Toll Free: 855.447.4200 Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected]