GLOBAL and Denver Health Adult Down Syndrome Clinic
Population Served
Colorado residents
21 years and older
Days & Hours of Operation
Mondays, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Additional Appointment Times Available Upon Request
Location
Denver Health Federico F. Peña Southwest Family Health Center and Urgent Care
1339 S. Federal Blvd., Denver, CO 80219
Appointments
For additional information, call 303-436-6220
We are pleased to announce, that after three years of hard work, GLOBAL and Denver Health have joined forces to organize a pilot clinic which aims to provide excellent medical care to adults with Down syndrome.
The clinic has recruited Down syndrome expert – Dr. Barry Martin, M.D. – to address medical health concerns and Nina Cruchon, LCSW, to address behavioral health concerns on Mondays at the Denver Health Federico F. Peña Southwest Family Health Center and Urgent Care. Dr. Nicholas Breitnauer, an internal medicine/pediatrics specialist, will also be available to see patients throughout the week.
During the pilot period, we have the opportunity to prove the need for an excellent quality medical care center specifically for adults with Down syndrome. If we are able to easily fill appointments, there is a high likelihood we could establish a “permanent” Down syndrome clinic for adults. So make your appointment today and help us ensure a healthier future for our adults!
Barry Martin, M.D.
Family Physician & Assistant Professor of General Internal Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Barry Martin, MD, is Board Certified in Family Medicine. He has more than 25 years’ experience providing primary health care for adults with developmental disabilities including several hundred with Down syndrome. He served as Medical Director of the former Denver Adult Down Syndrome Clinic for 10 years. Read more
Nicholas Breitnauer, MD
Nicholas Breitnauer, MD, is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. He provides primary care at Denver Health and has an interest in providing high level care for adults with Down syndrome. He is active in medical education and is currently an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He also spends time working at the Adult Down Syndrome Clinic at Denver Health and is a member of the Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group.
Nina Cruchon, MSW, LCSW
Nina Cruchon MSW, LCSW has 30+ years of experience providing care for adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities, including Down syndrome. Her work has included being an advocate for the Colorado DD protection & advocacy system at Disability Law, as the case management director at a Community Centered Board & directing an interdisciplinary behavior health clinic for adults with DD. Nina is currently with a psychotherapy private practice and is an adjunct with the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work. Her passion continues to be to help all persons achieve optimal mental health & wellness.
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