Richard D. Stevenson MD
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Professor, Pediatrics, University of Virginia School of Medicine
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1204 W Main StCharlottesville, VA 22903
Phone+1 434-924-0123
Fax+1 434-243-3300
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Summary
- Dr. Richard Stevenson is a pediatrician based in Charlottesville, VA, specializing in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. He completed his medical education at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, followed by pediatric residencies at the University of Virginia Medical Center and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. His expertise includes managing cerebral palsy and childhood disabilities. Dr. Stevenson has contributed to multiple publications, with topics ranging from nutrition management in children with severe neurological impairments to fitness in adolescents with cerebral palsy, and motion capture for children with hemiplegia. He has also conducted clinical trials on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of oral Baclofen in children with spasticity.
Education & Training
University of Iowa Health Care Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1987 - 1989
University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1984 - 1987
University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 1984
Certifications & Licensure
VA State Medical License 1989 - 2026
IA State Medical License 1987 - 1990
Clinical Trials
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Does Timing Matter? A Clinical Trial of Supporting Play Exploration and Early Development Intervention (SPEEDI) for Infants Born Preterm in the First Months of Life.Stacey Dusing, Jennifer Burnsed, Christine Spence, Rebecca M Molinini, Shaaron Brown
The Journal of Pediatrics. 2026-08-13 - Understanding Physical Activity Demands and Reported Perceptions of Fatigue in Children with Developmental Disabilities.Kavya Iyer, Richard Stevenson, Vydia Permashwar, Brittany Howell, Stephanie DeLuca
Behavioral Sciences. 2026-06-09 - Weight measurements and disease-specific growth charts to predict clinical outcomes in children with cerebral palsy.Judy-April O Murayi, Laurie J Glader, Richard D Stevenson, Carson J Richardson, Praveen S Goday
Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 2026-02-28
Press Mentions
Large Doses of Intensive Therapy Better for Children with Cerebral Palsy, Multi-University Study FindsOctober 14th, 2021
Grant Support
- An evaluation of composite endpoints using data from the EXCITE trialUNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA2023–2025
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