About
Dr. Lauren Beene is the founder and sole physician at Jellybean Pediatrics. She earned her undergraduate degree from Cornell University and her medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. She completed her pediatric residency at Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, where she was selected as Chief Resident.
Dr. Beene brings over a decade of experience caring for children in Northeast Ohio, including roles in both primary care and urgent care at UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital and affiliated practices. She holds board certification in pediatrics and completed specialized autism assessment training through Vanderbilt University Medical Center (STAT-MD and ASD-PEDS) and Stanford University (ADOS-2). She is passionate about adolescent health, ADHD, anxiety, autism evaluation, acne, birth control, menstrual health, newborn care, and behavioral health. The Ohio State Medical Association named her Physician Advocate of the Year in 2023. The Ohio Senate recognized her for Physician Advocacy and Community Leadership in 2024. She also received the Jane B. Sheats Community Impact Award and the Women Faculty Gender Equity Award from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, both in 2023. She is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Her work has drawn coverage from ProPublica, PBS NewsHour, The New York Times, and the Washington Post. Medicine runs three generations deep in her family; her grandfather, Dr. Cory Cookingham Sr., opened a pediatric allergy practice from his home in 1958. Dr. Beene describes Jellybean Pediatrics as her way of carrying that tradition forward. Outside medicine, she enjoys exploring Northeast Ohio with her husband and two daughters.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Cornell University
Medical School
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Residency
Pediatrics, Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital (Chief Resident)
Additional Training
STAT-MD and ASD-PEDS autism assessment training, Vanderbilt University Medical Center; ADOS-2 clinical training, Stanford University
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Beene right for?
Dr. Beene serves families with newborns through young adults up to age 24. Parents who want longer visits and direct access to their child's pediatrician find her practice a strong match. She works especially well with teens managing ADHD, anxiety, acne, menstrual concerns, or questions about birth control. Children with needle anxiety, autism, or sensory sensitivities benefit from her home vaccine visit option. Families seeking an in-home autism evaluation for toddlers or preschool-aged children should join her interest list for that service launching in 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Beene treats a wide range of pediatric conditions, from newborn care through young adulthood. Her clinical work covers ADHD, anxiety, asthma, allergies, eczema, acne, autism spectrum disorder, PCOS, heavy or irregular periods, sleep concerns, obesity, metabolic health, developmental delays, and behavioral concerns. She also provides birth control counseling and prescribing for teens and young adults.
Yes. Dr. Beene holds board certification in pediatrics. She completed her residency in pediatrics at Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital and served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Beene earned her medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. She completed her pediatric residency at Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, part of UH, where she served as Chief Resident. She also completed specialized autism assessment training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Stanford University.
Yes. Dr. Beene completed STAT-MD and ASD-PEDS autism assessment training through Vanderbilt University Medical Center and ADOS-2 clinical training through Stanford University. She plans to launch in-home autism evaluations using the ADOS-2, Vineland-3, and DSM-5-TR criteria in Fall 2026 for toddlers and preschool-aged children in Cleveland and surrounding communities.
Yes. Dr. Beene offers a dedicated Teen and Young Adult Health service for patients ages 12 to 24. She sees teens and young adults virtually for ADHD, anxiety, acne, birth control, menstrual concerns, and healthy weight. This service is available by telehealth in Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Florida.
Dr. Beene evaluates and manages ADHD in children, teens, and young adults. She is passionate about helping teenagers understand how their own brains work. She conducts ADHD evaluations and ongoing management through both in-person visits and telehealth.
Yes. Dr. Beene counsels and prescribes birth control for teens and young adults. She helps patients understand all available options and encourages questions they may feel nervous to raise elsewhere. Many of these visits happen entirely through telehealth.
Dr. Beene received the Physician Advocate of the Year award from the Ohio State Medical Association in 2023. The Ohio Senate recognized her for Physician Advocacy and Community Leadership in 2024. She also received the Jane B. Sheats Community Impact Award and the Women Faculty Gender Equity Award from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 2023. She is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
Yes. Dr. Beene makes house calls for routine care and offers dedicated Home Vaccine Visits for children with needle anxiety, autism, or sensory sensitivities. The home vaccine visit fee is $450, and she bills applicable vaccines to insurance separately.
Doctor profile last updated November 1, 2026