Dr. Ali KopelmanM.D., I.B.C.L.C., F.A.A.P., F.M.A.A.P
Pediatrics
at Personalized Pediatrics of Maine — Portland, ME
About
Dr. Ali Kopelman is a board-certified pediatrician with over 20 years of experience caring for children from birth through adolescence. She holds the International Board Certified Lactation Counselor credential, the highest level of certification in lactation medicine, and she is the only pediatrician in Maine to hold both that credential and board certification in pediatrics. She also serves as a Fellow of the Maine Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. Kopelman practiced tongue-tie release for over 12 years. She developed specialized skills in vaccine administration for needle-phobic, anxious, and autistic children through hands-on work during COVID vaccine clinics. Her clinical passions include lactation support, infant sleep, ADHD, neurodiversity, and adolescent mental health. She is a working mom of two active children and shares her home with a menagerie of pets, including Ari, a certified therapy dog who joins her at the office. Dr. Kopelman welcomes families of all backgrounds and finds that the richness of her patient community shapes her practice every day.
Education & Training
Additional Training
International Board Certified Lactation Counselor (IBCLC); over 20 years of pediatric experience
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Kopelman right for?
Dr. Kopelman is an excellent match for families seeking a deeply available pediatrician from newborn through teen years. Parents navigating breastfeeding challenges, tongue-tie, or fourth trimester concerns benefit especially from her IBCLC credential. She works particularly well with children who have ADHD, autism, neurodiversity, or anxiety. Families with needle-phobic or sensory-sensitive children find her specialized vaccine approach genuinely helpful. Siblings across a wide age range fit naturally into her practice given her broad clinical scope and family-based membership model.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kopelman treats a wide range of pediatric conditions, including asthma, allergies, eczema, ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism, jaundice, tongue-tie, ear infections, and colic. She also manages chronic conditions and provides anticipatory guidance across every developmental stage.
Yes. Dr. Kopelman holds board certification from the American Academy of Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the Maine Academy of Pediatrics. She also holds the International Board Certified Lactation Counselor credential, the highest certification available in lactation medicine.
Dr. Kopelman is the only pediatrician in Maine who holds both FAAP board certification and the IBCLC credential. She offers prenatal lactation visits, in-home support for newborns, and ongoing guidance through the Milk Depot and Dispensary she founded.
Yes. Dr. Kopelman performs frenotomy, the procedure used to release tongue-tie, and has done so for over 12 years. She evaluates each child individually and discusses the procedure thoroughly with families before proceeding.
Dr. Kopelman offers a dedicated Successful Vaccine Experience service for needle-phobic, anxious, and autistic children. She uses shot blockers, distraction techniques, and family collaboration to make immunizations manageable. She refined these skills through COVID vaccine clinic work and charges $250 per session for this service.
Yes. ADHD and neurodiversity are among Dr. Kopelman's core clinical interests. She explores natural treatment approaches for ADHD alongside standard options and supports children with autism and learning differences across developmental stages.
Dr. Kopelman brings over 20 years of pediatric experience. She spent nearly a decade practicing within a medical group before opening Personalized Pediatrics of Maine, Maine's first DPC pediatric practice.
Yes. Adolescent mental health is a significant clinical focus for Dr. Kopelman. She manages anxiety and depression in her teenage patients and also provides perinatal mental health support for new and expecting parents.
Yes. Members have 24-hour access to Dr. Kopelman for emergencies and acute issues. She handles urgent after-hours needs directly. Routine matters like refills and scheduling stay within normal business hours.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026