Resources for Testing for Disability
Following is a list of individuals who will provide evaluations for Learning Disabilities (LD), Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), or Psychiatric Disabilities. Please note that a number of other individuals may be qualified to provide evaluations. We suggest that you consult with multiple providers. It is in your best interest to compare providers in order to obtain one that best fits your needs.
When comparing providers, obtain the following information:
1. Cost of evaluation
2. Insurance coverage available
3. Time required to obtain results of an evaluation
4. Willingness of provider to schedule an additional meeting after the assessment to explain the results of the testing and to answer questions.
RESOURCES FOR EVALUATION: (LD, ADHD, and Psychiatric Disabilities)
715 W. 1st St.
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone: 319.277.1020
Website: NA
Email: drpaul@cfu.net
Fax: 319.266.6490
Individuals qualified to complete evaluations:
Paul M. Conditt, Psy.D.
Kristine M. Conditt, Ph.D.
Joan Farstad, MA
Hourly fees: $150/initial session; $120/all following (2010)
Insurance plans accepted: Yes
ADHD Clinic of Eastern Iowa
3100 E. Ave. NW, Ste. 101
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
Phone: 319.396.1066
Website: NA
Email: NA
Fax: 319.396.8779
Individuals qualified to complete evaluations:
Dick Sowell, M.S., M.S.Ed.
Hourly fees: $110 (2010)
Sliding scale offered: No
Insurance plans accepted: Yes
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Will provide a copy of the report to clients only if requested.
Cedar Centre Psychiatric Group
1730 1st Ave. NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52046-1408
Phone: 319.365.3993
Website: NA
Email: NA
Fax: 319.364.0116
Individuals qualified to complete evaluations:
Michael C. March, Ph.D.
Paul Sundell, Ph.D.
Margaret Wong, Ph.D.
Hourly fees: $202 (2010)
Sliding scale offered: No
Insurance plans accepted: Yes
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Will provide a copy of the report to clients only if requested.
Family Psychological Associates, P.C.
1221 Center Point Rd. NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Phone: 319.378.1199
Website: www.familypsychologyassoc.com
Email: drdon@familypsychologyassoc.com
Fax: 319.378.7497
Individuals qualified to complete evaluations:
Barbara Lips, Ph.D.
Jessica Schmidt, Psy.D.
Don Damsteegt, Ph.D.
Jill Bryant, Ph.D.
Hourly fees: $135 (2010)
Sliding scale offered: No
Insurance plans accepted: Yes
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
No one does evaluation of learning disorders or neuropsychological evaluation.
Mercy Medical Center
701 10th St. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Phone: 319.398.6575
Website: www.mercycare.org
Email: NA
Fax: 319.369.4673
Individuals qualified to complete evaluations:
Ellie Snavely, Ph.D., neuropsychologist
Hourly fees: $150 (2010)
Sliding scale offered: No
Insurance plans accepted: Yes
Patricia McGuire, M.D.
2215 Westdale Dr. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Phone: 319.365.1006
Website: NA
Email: NA
Fax: 319.365.1038
Individuals qualified to complete evaluations:
Patricia McGuire, M.D.
Kathleen Wild, C.P.N.P.
Hourly fees: $1122 for complete evaluation (2010)
Sliding scale offered: No
Insurance plans accepted: Yes
Medical Associates Clinic, P.C.
1000 Langworthy
Dubuque, IA 52001
Phone: 563.584.3441
Website:
Email: mhuettner@mahealthcare.com
Fax: 563.584.3009
Individuals qualified to complete evaluations:
Marion I. S. Huettner, Ph.D.
Martha Gould, Ph.D.
Hourly fees: $163 (2010)
Sliding scale offered: No
Insurance plans accepted: Yes
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Both doctors have expertise in psycho-educational evaluations for diagnosing LD, ADHD, and psychiatric disorders.
Belin-Blank Center
600 Blank Honors Center
Iowa City, IA 52242-0454
Phone: 319.335.6148
Website: www.education.uiowa.edu/belinblank/
Email: megan-foley-nicpon@uiowa.edu
Fax: 319.335.5151
Individuals qualified to complete evaluations:
Megan Foley-Nicpon, Ph.D.
Claire Whiteman, Ph.D.
Hourly fees: $130 (2010)
Sliding scale offered: Yes
Insurance plans accepted: Yes
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Child/adolescent focus; gifted and talented; twice exceptional; LD and ADHD evaluations.
Gersh, Hartson, and Associates, P.C.
1027 Rochester Ave.
Iowa City, IA 52245
Phone: 319.338.9960
Website: www.ghapsych.com
Email: robynw@ghapsych.com
Fax: 319.338.9492
Individuals qualified to complete evaluations:
Frank Gersh, Ph.D., clinical psychologist
John Hartson, Ph.D., licensed psychologist
Brenda Payne, Ph.D., clinical psychologist
Cindy Anderson, Ph.D., clinical psychologist
Hourly fees: $160/diagnostic interview; $135/testing (2010)
Sliding scale offered: No
Insurance plans accepted: Yes (No Medicaid)
Center for Behavioral Health
36 West Park Lane
Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 319.234.7481
Website: NA
Email: NA
Fax: 319.234.5774
Individuals qualified to complete evaluations:
Carroll Roland, Ph.D.
Clinical Health Psychologists, PLC
3356 Kimball Ave., Ste. 500
Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone: 319.226.5301
Website: NA
Email: NA
Fax: 319.226.5303
Individuals qualified to complete evaluations:
Naomi B. McCormick, Ph.D.
Christopher Haymaker, Ph.D.
Hourly fees: $200 (2010)
Sliding scale offered: No
Insurance plans accepted: Yes
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Does not do evaluation for LD.
Psychiatric Associates of Northeast Iowa, P.C.
146 W. Dale St., Ste. 101
Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319.233.3351
Website: NA
Email: NA
Fax: 319.235.3132
Individuals qualified to complete evaluations:
R.M. Akbar, M.D., D.F.A.P.A.
A. Rahim, M.D., F.A.P.A.
D. Zdilar, M.D., Ph.D.
Patrick O'Conner, Ph.D.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Evaluation for psychiatric disorders only. Clients do not receive a copy of the report.