Medical & Healthcare Services
Accessing healthcare providers who understand autism and sensory needs is crucial for quality care. This section lists autism-friendly pediatricians, dentists, specialists, and primary care providers, as well as insurance guidance, Medicaid waiver resources, and referrals to specialists
Pediatric Medical Services
Lighthouse Pediatrics
(239) 449-9882
https://www.lighthousepedsnaples.com/
Dr. Ramzy Medaa, MD – KIDZ Medical Services
(239) 213-0690
https://www.kidzmedical.com/provider/ramzy-medaa-md/
Golisano Children's Health Center – Autism Navigator
(239) 254-4270
https://www.leehealth.org/our-services/developmental-behavioral-pediatrics/autism-navigator
Prime MD of Naples
(239) 325-6955
https://primemdofnaples.com/pediatrics-naples-fl/
Thornburg Pediatrics
(239) 348-7337
https://thornburgpediatrics.com/
Golisano Pediatric Developmental
(239) 343-6050
https://www.leehealth.org/our-services/developmental-pediatrics
Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care
(239) 931-5700
https://www.hopkinsallchildrens.org/Services/Outpatient-Care/Outpatient-Care-Fort-Myers
Neurology Office of Joseph Kandel, M.D. & Associates
(239) 231-1414
Pediatric Dental Services
Hakuna Matata Pediatric Dentistry
(239) 232-4000
https://www.hakunakidsdentistry.com/services-specialneeds.php
Morning Star Children's Dentistry
(239) 920-7827
https://www.morningstarchildrensdentistry.com/services/special-needs-dentistry/
Naples Pediatric Dentistry
(239) 592-0800
https://www.drmarilynsandor.com/
Children's Dentistry of Naples
(239) 262-3898
https://childrensdentistryofnaples.com/services/special-needs/
NCEF Pediatric Dental Center
(239) 920-4523
https://dental.ufl.edu/patient-care/locations/naples-southwest-florida/
Special Day Foundation
(941) 225-3103
https://specialdayfoundation.com/programs/dental/
Adult Dental
Gateway of Naples Dental
239-309-2096
https://www.gatewayofnaplesdental.com/
Grand Lely Dental Care
855-553-8237
https://www.grandlelydentalcare.com/
Palm Royal Dental Care
(239) 350-5540
http://palmroyaldentalcare.com
Dr. Bradley Piotrowski, DDS, MSD, LLC
(239) 263-6003
http://www.periodonticsnaples.com/
Total Dental Solutions
(239) 594-8817
https://wemakeyousmilenaples.com/
Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida
(239) 658-3000.
https://healthcareswfl.org/locations/hcn-dental-care-east/
Adult Medical
Dr. Kirk Demartino – Island Doctors
(877) 434-4676
Dr. James L. Schaller, MD, MAR
(239) 494-6686
https://www.personalconsult.com/
Dr. Paul S. Richard, MD
239) 766-4661
Shelley Butler, APRN, PMHNP, FNP
(239) 880-2901
Premier Family Care of Naples
(239) 241-2431
https://www.premierfamilycareofnaples.com/
Kathy V. Verdes, APRN, A-GNP-C
(239) 932-4327
https://www.naplesfamilyurgentcare.com/
Dr. Sherry Farag, MD
(866) 300-3899
https://www.mdvip.com/doctors/sherryfaragmd
Sleep Disorder Specialists
Dr. Jose Colon, MD
(239) 343-0762
https://www.leehealth.org/our-services/pediatric-sleep-medicine-1
Meliora Healthcare
(239) 212-0824
https://www.meliorahealthcare.com/pulmonary-disease-and-sleep-medicine/sleep-therapy/
Sleep Disorders Center of Southwest Florida
(239) 254-1233
https://sleepcenternaples.com/
Insurance Guidance
Florida Autism Insurance Mandate
https://www.autismspeaks.org/florida-state-regulated-insurance-coverage
Florida Medicaid – Department of Children and Families (DCF)
(866) 762-2237
https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/access/medicaid.shtml
Florida Healthy Kids
(888) 540-5437
Interpreting & Application Services, LLC
(239) 206-5477
Medicaid iBudget Waiver (APD – Agency for Persons with Disabilities)
(866) 273-2273
http://apd.myflorida.com/ibudget/
Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD)
1 (866) 273-2273
Hope Florida
(833) 438-4673
https://hopeflorida.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
(239) 335-1315
Florida Department of Health – Children's Medical Services (CMS)
http://www.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/childrens-health/cms-plan/
Autism Legal Resource Center
https://www.autismlegalresourcecenter.com/resources/autism-healthcare-info/florida/
Florida Department of Financial Services
https://myfloridacfo.com/division/consumers/consumerprotections/autism-spectrum-disorder