Tamara Palka, MD

Dr. McDonald-Fix, a licensed psychologist and board-certified behavior analyst, currently serves as the clinical director of neurodevelopmental services at CHKD’s Children’s Pavilion. Prior to joining the team at CHKD, Dr. McDonald-Fix oversaw severe behavior treatment services at the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Columbus, Ohio, where she specialized in the combination of behavioral and mental health models of care for the whole family. In another previous position, Dr. McDonald-Fix worked in clinical research at the Institute for Autism Research at Canisius University in Buffalo, New York.

Dr. Kaitlin Blackard is a board-certified pediatrician who specializes in developmental pediatrics at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Blackard earned her medical degree from the University of Virginia, School of Medicine.

Dr. Meyer has joined CHKD at a time of unprecedented growth in services for children and adolescents in mental health. Working with kids and their families to help transform their lives and fulfill their potential is what he loves most about his job.