Tahira Nadine Gittens Adelekan, MD
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-2
- Child 2-12
- Adolescent 12-21
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Tahira Nadine Gittens Adelekan
Professional Statement
organizations:
American Academy of Pediatrics Society of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics member
publications and presentations:
Use of an adaptive sensory environment in patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the perioperative environment: a parallel, randomized controlled trial; Sean Antosh, Chelsea Drenna, Adrienne Stolfi, Robin Lawson, Elise Huntley, Reaundra McCullough-Roach, Madelyn Hill, Tahira Adelekan, Shobhan Vachhrajani
Lipid Profiles of Children With Down Syndrome Compared With Their Siblings. Pediatrics. 2012 June; 129 (6).
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, 2006
- Residency: SUNY Upstate University Hospital, Pediatrics, 2003
- Medical School: The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 1999
Board Certifications
- Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics, 2011
- Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics, 2003
Insurance
- Aetna
- Amerihealth Caritas
- AmeriHealth Caritas - PFK
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Buckeye Health Plan
- BWC
- CareSource
- CareSource - PFK
- Cigna
- CMH (BCMH)
- Humana
- Humana Healthy Horizons
- Humana Healthy Horizons - PFK
- Medicaid Indiana
- Medicaid Ohio
- Medicaid TennCare
- Medical Mutual of Ohio
- Medicare Ohio
- Molina Healthcare of Ohio
- ODM - PFK
- Ohio Health Choice
- Paramount Healthcare
- Premier Health Plan
- TRICARE for Life
- TRICARE Prime
- United Healthcare
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
34 ratings, 8 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2026
Very happy with our experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2026
Such wonderful advice on top of giving me the relief of knowing that I wasn't crazy when it came to my daughter having autism. Kindness, compassion, actually listening to my concerns, and genuine understanding. I could not have asked for better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2026
I really like how child centered they are. My child is easily distracted and super determined at the same time so it's hard to get her to switch task and they didn't force her or make her cry to move on when we needed to they worked with her at her pace and we got there .!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
This provider was upstanding and most respectful, and attentive to our concerns and to our son. She explained things with careful consideration and preciseness. We will definitely recommend this provider other families who may be in need of services.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2026
The doctor listened to me and actually spent time studying my daughter . I was more than comfortable with the condition my daughter was diagnosed after the doctor explained her findings . This was THEE best experience I've had during a regular doctor's visit (non emergency/surgery)
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
The Doctor was absolutely amazing. She asked me my concerns and asked me what I wanted out of the appointment and not only did she do that but she also went beyond that.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
I would like to say that the provider was helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
The providers were very professional as well as personable, took their time to answer any questions and make sure I understood what they were talking about. They were also very sweet with my daughter.