Medical Exams

Purpose of the Medical Exam

We offer specialized, child-centered, on-site, and no-cost medical evaluations to any child who has allegations or concerns of abuse. The main purpose of the medical exam is to reassure the child and family that their body is okay. Medical evaluations can also assist in the collection of evidence and document trauma if present. If appropriate, the exam is used to assess for and treat sexually transmitted infections, injuries, and pregnancy.

Newly Renovated Medical Suite

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Our Medical Team

  • Dr. Cory Schmidt, MD

    Dr. Cory Schmidt, MD

    Board Certified Pediatrician with specialized training in Child Abuse

  • Dr. Debra Sims, MD

    Dr. Debra Sims, MD

    Board Certified Child Abuse Pediatrician, CAC Medical Director

  • Heather Gurnee, RN

    Heather Gurnee, RN

    Nurse

  • Stacy VanderBent, RN

    Stacy VanderBent, RN

    Nurse

FAQs

  • The exam will include a medical history from the caregiver as well as from the child. The child will receive a thorough head to toe exam similar to a normal check­up at a Pediatrician’s office. This exam will also include an external inspection of the genitalia and anal area to make sure they appear normal. This evaluation is designed to be minimally invasive and there are no shots or needles.

  • No. In fact it should decrease anxiety about any possible medical concerns.

  • During the entire appointment our trained staff will keep your child’s individual needs in the forefront. Nothing will be done to their body that has not been explained and agreed upon. The doctor uses a colposcope to look at the outside of the child’s genital and anal areas. Nothing is inserted and we don’t even have any needles. When necessary we swab with a wet Q­-tip the outside of the private areas for cultures to test for STDs / STIs.

  • Our doctor completes a thorough head to toe exam. The appointment takes up to two hours. Leave other children, who are not scheduled for a check­up, at home if you’re able to. Completing our medical forms prior to your child’s appointment will save time on the day of the appointment.

    • Medical forms you were given to complete at home

    • Medical insurance card

    • Custody paperwork

    • Guardianship paperwork

Testimonials

  • “Having this exam was very positive and impactful to my healing journey.”

    — CAC Client

  • “The CAC does a great job with our medical evaluations. I am always confident that our patients will leave here feeling empowered and in good spirits because of the team and environment at the CAC.”

    — Dr. Cory Schmidt