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Dr. Sarah D. Ryan, MD, FAAP is an adolescent medicine doctor in Holly Springs, NC specializing in adolescent medicine, general pediatrics and general practice. She graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1996 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Sarah D. Ryan, MD, FAAP is affiliated with UNC Health and UNC Health Medical Group.
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.
There are three main types of ADHD:
When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.
Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.
ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.
Dr. Sarah D. Ryan, MD, FAAP graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1996. She completed residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. She is certified by the Pediatrics, Board Certified and has a state license in North Carolina.
Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine (1996)
Residency: Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (2002)
Board Certification: Pediatrics, Board Certified (2014)
Licensed In: North Carolina
Dr. Sarah D. Ryan, MD, FAAP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Sarah D. Ryan, MD, FAAP appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, AmeriHealth Caritas, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), MedCost, UnitedHealthcare, Carolina Complete Health, Liberty Advantage, Contigo Health, Veterans Affairs, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, CHAMPVA, Centene, Aetna Plans (except for Duke Basic Group Health Plan, Duke Select Group Health Plan, and Connected NC HMO), MedCost PPO, FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans, North Carolina State Health Plan, Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health), BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network), FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct, North Carolina State Employee Health Benefit Plan (Medicare Advantage for retirees) (while this plan will be considered out-of-network for UNC Health beginning January 1, 2026, members can continue..., Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026), Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2), BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN)), Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2), Meritain Health, an Aetna Company, Longevity Health Plan I-SNP and Veterans Affairs Community Care Network.
According to our sources, Dr. Sarah D. Ryan, MD, FAAP accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Sarah D. Ryan, MD, FAAP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sarah D. Ryan, MD, FAAP from all over the web to help you find the right in Holly Springs, NC.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sarah D. Ryan, MD, FAAP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Sarah Ryan's areas of specialization are general practice, adolescent medicine, and general pediatrics; she sees patients in Cary, NC and Holly Springs, NC. Patient reviews placed her at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). In her practice, Dr. Ryan focuses on attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD). Dr. Ryan can take several insurance carriers, including UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and Coventry. She attended medical school at Wayne State University School of Medicine. For her professional training, Dr. Ryan completed a residency program at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Dr. Ryan is affiliated with UNC Health. According to Yext, she is not acceping new patients at this time.
