Certification(s):
American Board of Pediatrics
Board of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Education:
School of Medicine at the University of Virginia
School of Medicine at the University of Virginia
School of Medicine at the University of Virginia
Bio:
Dr. Blackard is a developmental and behavioral pediatrics doctor with a particular interest in genetic disorders, autism, and neurodevelopment of high risk infants.
She grew up in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, and received her bachelor’s degree at the University of Virginia. She attended medical school at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, and completed her pediatrics residency and a fellowship in developmental and behavioral pediatrics there as well.
She was drawn to the field of developmental and behavioral pediatrics because she loves caring for children with physical and neurodevelopmental differences.
Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and trying new restaurants.
Clinical Interests:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Developmental Delay
- Down Syndrome
- Intellectual Disability
Research:
- Neonatal vital sign analytics
- Autism
Honors and Awards:
- Coastal Virginia Magazine “Top Doc” – 2023
Contact Info:
Location(s):
Harbour View North Office
5832 Harbour View Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23435
Medical Tower Office
400 Gresham Drive
Norfolk, VA 23507
Oyster Point Office
11783 Rock Landing Drive
Newport News, VA 23606
Princess Anne Office
2021 Concert Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
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