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Meet our Clinicians

Daniel J. Levy, MD, FAAP

Daniel J. Levy. M.D., FAAP. Dr. Levy is the founder of Child & Teen Wellness Center. He was educated at the University of Rochester, receiving both bachelors and medical degrees. His pediatric training was at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and Johns Hopkins Hospital. He also served as Chief Resident in the affiliated program at Sinai Hospital. Dr. Levy has served in a wide range of capacities with the American Academy of Pediatrics, local organizations devoted to child welfare, and as correspondent for ABC New and Maryland Public Television. He has written widely in both professional and lay publications, and served on the editorial board of a major pediatric publication. Dr. Levy has won a number of professional awards and is on the faculty of the University of Maryland, Johns Hopkins and Sinai Hospitals. Most importantly, he is a father, grandfather and husband of wife, Nancy.

Adriane Hanelt, CPNP

Adriane Hanelt is a Board-Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She is originally from Brazil and speaks Portuguese and Spanish. She received her BSN from University of Maryland and her MSN from the Catholic University of America in D.C. Taking care of children has always been her passion and a part of her professional and personal life. She lives in Ellicott City, MD with her husband and four children. She enjoys skiing, scuba diving, traveling, and spending time with family.

Neelam Thapa, MD, FAAP

Neelam Thapa graduated from Kathmandu Medical College, Kathmandu University in 2003. She completed her pediatric residency from St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, an affiliate of Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Thapa has been in pediatric practice for more than 9 years. Prior to joining to our practice, she has worked in the community health center in Rhode Island and was in a private practice in Massachusetts. She is board certified in Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Thapa resides in Howard county with her husband and 2 children. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, dancing, and spending time with her family. She truly believes that health is a state of physical, mental, and social well being. She is excited to provide comprehensive & compassionate care at the Child & Teen Wellness Center!

Shannon West, MD, FAAP

Shannon West, M.D. graduated from Meharry Medical College in 1998 and completed her residency at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in Cleveland in 2001. She has over 21 years of experience as a pediatrician in Anne Arundel County and has developed special interests in developmental concerns, special education advocacy, and ADHD. Dr. West is board certified in Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr West lives in Baltimore County where she is raising her son.

Rebeca Tholen, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC

Dr. Rebeca Tholen is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She received her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Maryland in 2019. She was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society. Prior to joining our practice, she has worked at University of Maryland Family & Community Medicine, Transplant Nephrology and Immediate Care. She has experience caring for families across the lifespan, as well as diagnosis and management of acute and chronic conditions. She has a special interest in pediatrics, integrative medicine and wellness. She is originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She lives in Howard County with her husband and dog-son, Milo. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, gardening, yoga, biking and spending time with family.

Patient Care Hours

Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 6:00 pm

Friday: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Sunday: 9:00am – 11:00am

Weekend hours are for URGENT sick visits only. Appointments must be made that morning.

New Patient Forms

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Parent Resource Center

Parents have special needs, and so do their children!

We have provided online resources on topics such as healthy lifestyle, car seat safety, when family and friends transition, and more.