Cleveland Clinic

Elaine Schulte, MD is a board-certified pediatrician who has been in practice for over 20 years. She serves on the Executive Committee of the Section on Adoption and Foster Care for the American Academy of Pediatrics and is also a member of the Joint Council on International Children’s Services. As a pediatrician with expertise and a special interest in international adoption, Dr. Schulte has cared for hundreds of children from China, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Korea, Guatemala, Ethiopia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Romania, Bolivia, Columbia and India.

The goal of the International Adoption Program (IAP) of the Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital is to provide comprehensive care to internationally adopted children. Based in the Department of General Pediatrics, the IAP offers a wide range of specialized services, including:
•Pre- and post-adoption evaluations
•Ongoing primary care
•Multidisciplinary team evaluations of physical, developmental, behavioral and educational needs
•Referrals to medical subspecialists, as needed

The overwhelming majority of internationally adopted children makes the transition from orphanage or foster care to home life without difficulty when parents are well-prepared. Dr. Schulte has been fortunate to witness the unimaginable joy that these children bring to their adoptive families and she welcomes the opportunity to help you and your family.

Whether you live within or outside Northeast Ohio, our team of specialists is available for evaluation and consultation.