Pediatric Specialty Clinic

Saint Sophie's Psychiatric Center

Fargo, North Dakota

Pediatric Specialty Clinic

Director – Emmet M. Kenney Jr., M.D.

The Health of Children and Adolescents

At Saint Sophie’s, children and adolescents are valued. We focus special interest on ensuring the best possible treatment for them as they change through growth and maturation. Our group of providers has a passion for treating pediatric patients, even going back to previous medical positions. We tailor their treatment plan with consideration of their diagnoses, general health, stage of life and physical development, and available resources.

Saint Sophie’s LLC

3201 33rd Street South
Fargo, ND 58104
Phone: (701) 365-4488

Maps & Directions

Saint Sophie’s LLC
3201 33rd Street South
Fargo, ND 58104
Phone: (701) 365-4488

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Pediatric Specialty Clinic Providers

The health and well-being of your child are not only of the utmost importance to you, but also to us as your child’s medical provider.

Jordan Wiedmann, PA-C

Jordan has her master’s degree from The University of North Dakota in Physician Assistant Studies.

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Emmet M. Kenney, Jr., M.D.

Dr. Kenney has practiced in North Dakota for over 20 years.

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Payton Piatz, DNP, FNP-C

Payton brings a wide range of experience from her work on the Children’s Resource Team and Pediatric Department and with Women’s Health.

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Care and Treatment of Children and Adolescents

Overview
Treatments
Conditions Treated

Overview

The Pediatric Specialty Clinic is developed for the specific needs of Children and Adolescents as they grow. Diagnosis is often difficult early in life and can be heart-wrenching for parents. However, it is a starting point of assisting children who have psychiatric illness in their journey to achieving fuller health. This Pediatric Specialty Clinic focuses on collaboration with parents in finding the best treatment available for their children.

Treatments

A Diagnostic Evaluation gets things started. At the first appointment, your provider will discuss options for your child’s treatment, which may include medications to treat their specific illness. There may be further evaluation, such as a free CPT (a neuropsychological test that screens for the presence of ADHD). Common medication classes are anti-depressants, mood stabilizers, anxiolytics (anti-anxiety meds), antihistamines, and stimulant medications for ADHD.

Conditions Treated

Panic Disorder
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Eating Disorders
Eating and Body Self-Perception Issues
Enuresis
Encopresis
Psychotic Disorders

For Healthcare Professionals Referrals

Prior to your Son's or Daughter’s Appointment

Prior to your appointment, fill out the following:

Fax to (701) 365-0727

Call us to make an appointment
(701) 365-4488

RESOURCES

Patient Intake Paperwork

The Benefits of L-Methylfolate for Treatment-Resistant Depression

7/19/2023

Recent, Depression

In patients with treatment-resistant depression, consider addition of L-methylfolate, which is the reduced metabolite of folate (B9). L-methylfolate promotes the synthesis of key monoamine neurotransm...

The American Psychological Association’s Advisory on Social Media for Children and Teens

7/6/2023

Recent, Mental Health, Depression, Teens, Children

Similar to the US Surgeon General’s advisory on pediatric mental health, the American Psychological Association has issued an advisory specific to social media use in children and teens. The potentia...

The Surgeon General Releases New Mental Health Advisory for Children – Saint Sophie’s is Ready to Help

6/6/2023

Mental Health, Depression, Children, Recent, Teens

The US Surgeon General recently published an advisory regarding the mental health of children and young people in the United States. This was in response to a steady increase in rates of depression, a...

Long-term Mental Health Effects in COVID-19 Patients

9/20/2021

Recent, Mental Health, Depression

COVID-19 has left its mark on all of us. The pandemic altered our entire way of life, and it's taken its toll on people's mental health. For those who contracted the virus, however, there could be a s...

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Parents’ Medication Guide

6/18/2020

Recent, Teens, Autism, Mental Health, Children

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry posted a great resource, Autism Spectrum Disorder: Parents’ Medication Guide.

The Surgeon General’s Call to End the Opiod Crisis November 2016

6/18/2020

Recent, Mental Health

Today, U.S. Surgeon Vivek H. Murthy published a landmark report on a health crisis affecting every community in our country. Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drug...

Mentally Challenging Activities are Key to a Healthy Aging Mind

6/17/2020

Recent, Mental Health

One of the greatest challenges associated with the growing numbers of aged adults is how to maintain a healthy aging mind.

Depression Increasing Among U.S. Teenagers, Especially Girls

6/16/2020

Recent, Depression, Teens

Reports from APA recently published found the number of U.S. teenagers and young adults with untreated depression is increasing.

What You Should Know About ADHD

6/16/2020

Recent, Mental Health, ADHD, Symptoms

At St. Sophie’s we have special expertise in diagnosing and treating ADHD. It is normal for children to have trouble focusing and behaving at one time or another. However, children with ADHD do not j...