Texas Down Syndrome Medical Care Centers

There are currently 4 Down syndrome medical care centers in Texas:

Adult Down Syndrome Clinic at Questcare/Envision Clinics, Dallas
Affiliation: Private practice, DS-focused
Summary: Navigating our healthcare system is frustrating. Patients need not only sound medical advice, but equally important a caring advocate to help in making the myriad of decisions that are affected by their health. As a practicing internal medicine physician, and mother of a child with Down Syndrome (DS), I have seen first-hand how critical this advocacy is for patients with complex needs or special circumstances. This unique perspective has led me to open a new clinic at Envision in Dallas focusing on primary care for adults with DS. Through my work with the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas I’ve learned that there is a need – and through my work with the Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group (DSMIG), I’ve learned that there are very few physicians positioned to meet that need. We are committing to care solely for this population at Envision, allowing patients and their caregivers time to be heard. I’m confident in our ability at Envision to deliver a more comprehensive primary care offering for your family!
Ages Served: Ages 18+
Hours and Days of Operation: Returning DS Patients: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM; Down syndrome-specific Intake Clinic, Monday: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
Address: 12200 Park Central, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75251
Website:  
Email: tara.goodwin@envision.com
Appointments: 469-804-8323
Phone Number: 469-804-8323, FAX: 469-804-8324
Clinical Director: Dr. Tara Goodwin, DO
Services provided: Clinical care coordination  
Behavioral MD
Psychologist
Nutritionist
Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Family Practitioner
Apraxia Specialist
Speech and Language Pathologist
Audiologist
Social Worker
Education/Inclusion Specialist
Nurse Practitioner
Genetic Counselor
Feeding Specialist
Geneticist/Pediatrician
Year Established: 2022  
Down Syndrome Patients Seen Annually: Approx. 75+
Length of Waitlist: No waitlist
Medicaid Accepted? Yes
Insurance Accepted?  

Down Syndrome Clinic at Children’s Medical Center of Dallas, Dallas, TX
Affiliation: Children’s Medical Center of Dallas
Summary: This is a consultative clinic that provides a multidisciplinary approach to the care of children with Down syndrome from birth to 18 years. It is staffed by a pediatric geneticist from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center as well as specialty pediatric staff from Children’s Medical Center of Dallas. Care is provided according to the Medical Preventive Checklist for children with Down syndrome that has been endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Ages Served: Birth to Age 18
Hours and Days of Operation: Thursday and Friday mornings
Address: 1935 Medical District Drive, Dallas, TX 75235
Website: https://www.childrens.com/specialties-services/conditions/down-syndrome
Email: Joanna.Spahis@childrens.com
Appointments: 214-456-2564 

Online Appointment Request: https://www.childrens.com/specialties-services/request-an-appointment?reqDD=Down-Syndrome
Phone Number: 214-456-2357
Clinical Director: Sari Bar, DO and Claire Usala, MD
Services provided:
Behavioral MD
Psychologist
Nutritionist
Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Family Practitioner
Apraxia Specialist
Speech and Language Pathologist
Audiologist
Social Worker
Education/Inclusion Specialist
Nurse Practitioner
Genetic Counselor
Clinical Care Coordinator
Geneticist/Pediatrician
Year Established: 1993
Down Syndrome Patients Seen Annually: 400 patients
Length of Waitlist: 4-6 Weeks
Medicaid Accepted? Yes
Insurance Accepted? Yes

Baylor Transition Medicine Clinic, Houston, TX
Affiliation: Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital, St Luke’s Episcopal Hospital
Summary: The Transition Medicine Clinic at Baylor College of Medicine provides medical care and social support services to the growing population of adolescents/young adults with a chronic childhood illness or disability as they graduate from the pediatric to the adult healthcare system. The only clinic of its kind in Texas, and one of only a few in the nation, The Transition Medicine Clinic assists these patients and their caregivers with accessing adult medical care, navigating the adult healthcare system, and maintaining or identifying alternative social services that are so critical for optimal health. We also serve as a unique resource to other healthcare professionals and the surrounding community, and as advocates for this patient population regarding local, state and federal healthcare initiatives.
Ages Served: Birth- Age 19
Hours and Days of Operation: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Address: 7200 Cambridge St, Suite 8A,Houston TX 77030
Website: https://www.bcm.edu/healthcare/specialties/adult-developmental-medicine
Appointments: 713-798-6333

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ONLINE: https://www.bcm.edu/healthcare/request-appointment-online
Phone Number: 713-798-6333
Clinical Director: Cynthia Peacock, MD, FAAP, FACP
Services provided:    
Behavioral MD
Psychologist
Nutritionist
Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Family Practitioner
Apraxia Specialist
Speech and Language Pathologist
Audiologist
Social Worker/Case Management
Education/Inclusion Specialist
Nurse Practitioner
Genetic Counselor
Clinical Care Coordinator
 Geneticist/Pediatrician
Year Established: 2006  
Down Syndrome Patients Seen Annually: Approx. 200
Length of Waitlist: 2-4 Weeks
Medicaid Accepted? Yes (Traditional, Molina Medicaid, United Healthcare Medicaid)
Insurance Accepted? Yes; most commercial insurances, Medicare & Medicaid plans

Down Syndrome Clinic of Houston, Houston, TX
Affiliation: Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine
Summary: The Down Syndrome Clinic at Texas Children’s Hospital provides services that help ensure the healthy development of children with Down syndrome and helps parents nurture their child’s best qualities so they can develop their own special gifts. The clinic supplements the primary-care physician’s routine medical care with assessments and individualized treatments from a variety of experts who specialize in working with the unique needs and abilities of young patients with Down syndrome. The Down Syndrome Clinic provides the following core services: Baseline assessments of your child’s health and cognitive development, recommendations of specialized therapies tailored for your child, monitoring for early signs of medical complications that individuals with Down syndrome most often encounter, yearly assessments of your child’s intellectual development, and referrals to any medical specialists needed. Whenever possible, these referrals are made to Texas Children’s Hospital specialists who have experience in providing care to individuals with Down syndrome.
Ages Served: Birth – Age 18
Hours and Days of Operation: M-F 8am-5pm; Call for Appointments.
Address: 8080 North Stadium Drive, Suite 150, Houston, Texas 77054
Website: https://www.bcm.edu/healthcare/specialties/adult-developmental-medicine

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TexasChildrensHospital/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texaschildrens/
Email: providerconnect@texaschildrens.org
Appointments: 832-822-3400 and 832-824-9322
Phone Number: 832-824-1000
Clinical Director: Kathryn (Katy) Klish Ostermaier, MD
Services provided:    
Behavioral MD
Psychologist
Nutritionist
Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Family Practitioner
Apraxia Specialist
Speech and Language Pathologist
Audiologist
Social Worker
Education/Inclusion Specialist
Nurse Practitioner
Genetic Counselor
Feeding Specialist
Geneticist/Pediatrician
Year Established: 2006  
Down Syndrome Patients Seen Annually: Approx. 450 patients
Length of Waitlist: Up to 12 months for new patient evaluation
Medicaid Accepted? Yes
Insurance Accepted? Yes

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