Susan L. Hyman, M.D.

Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Appointment: (585) 275-2986

Fax: (585) 742-4217

A member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group

An Accountable Health Partner

Accepting New Patients

Locations

University of Rochester Medical Center
School of Medicine and Dentistry
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 671
Rochester, NY 14642

Faculty Appointments

Professor (Part-Time) - Department of Pediatrics , Neonatology (SMD)

Patient Care Setting

Pediatrics

Biography

Autism Spectrum Disorders
Developmental Disabilities

Research

Dr. Hyman's research interests are:

1) Autism Spectrum Disorders and how they are similar and different to other developmental conditions;

2) Diet and Nutrition in Autism;

3) Medical Management of Children and Adolescents with Autism

Autism is a developmental disability with no known etiology or cure; most evidence suggests a genetic etiology. Little research to date has addressed diagnosis and management of medical disorders seen in children and youth with autism. In collaboration with the Autism Treatment Network (ATN), we are examining sleep, GI, and other medical comorbidities such as Down Syndrome. In addition, diet and nutrition related to wellness and treatment in autism. This extends to evaluation of taste and smell.

Credentials

Education

1979
MD | Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University

Post-doctoral Training & Residency

07/01/1982 - 06/30/1985
Fellowship in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins Hospital

07/01/1980 - 06/30/1982
Residency in Pediatrics at University of North Carolina Healthcare-CRNA verifs

07/01/1979 - 06/30/1980
Internship in Pediatrics at University of North Carolina Healthcare-CRNA verifs

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Awards

2010
Mass Mutual Exceptional Parent

2009
EP Maxwell J Schleifer Distinguished Service Award
Sponsor: EP Global Communications Inc.

2006
Professional Service Award
Sponsor: Autism Speaks/National Alliance for Autism Research

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Patents

Patent Title: Genetic Polymorphisms Which are Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Patent #: 6,228,582
Issue Date: May 08, 2001
Country: United States
Invented By: Denise A Figlewicz, Susan L Hyman, Jennifer L Ingram-Ross, Patricia M Rodier, Christopher J Stodgell

Publications

Journal Articles

8/2015
Stewart PA, Hyman SL, Schmidt BL, Macklin EA, Reynolds A, Johnson CR, James SJ, Manning-Courtney P. "Dietary Supplementation in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Common, Insufficient, and Excessive." Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.. 2015 Aug; 115(8):1237-48. Epub 2015 Jun 04.

9/2014
Johnson CR, Turner K, Stewart PA, Schmidt B, Shui A, Macklin E, Reynolds A, James J, Johnson SL, Manning Courtney P, Hyman SL. "Relationships between feeding problems, behavioral characteristics and nutritional quality in children with ASD." Journal of autism and developmental disorders.. 2014 Sep; 44(9):2175-84.

6/2014
Aman MG, Smith T, Arnold LE, Corbett-Dick P, Tumuluru R, Hollway JA, Hyman SL, Mendoza-Burcham M, Pan X, Mruzek DW, Lecavalier L, Levato L, Silverman LB, Handen B. "A review of atomoxetine effects in young people with developmental disabilities." Research in developmental disabilities.. 2014 Jun; 35(6):1412-24. Epub 2014 Apr 16.

Books & Chapters

2011
Chapter Title: Feingold Diet. In B. Reichow & F. Volkmar (Eds.)
Book Title: Encyclopedia of Autism
Author List: Hyman SL
Edited By: Reichow B, Volkmar F
Published By: Springer Science Business Media 2011 in New York, NY

2011
Chapter Title: "Gluten Free and Casein Free Diet."
Book Title: Encyclopedia of Autism
Author List: Hyman SL
Edited By: Reichow B, Volkmar F
Published By: Springer Science Business Media 2011 in New York, NY

2011
Chapter Title: "Dietary, Complementary and Alternative Therapies"
Book Title: Evidence Based Practices and Treatments for Children with Autism
Author List: Hyman SL, Levy SE
Edited By: Reichow B, Doehring P, Cicchetti DV, Volkmar F
Published By: Springer Publisher 2011 in New York

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