Delaware Down Syndrome Medical Care Centers

There are currently 2 Down syndrome medical care centers in Delaware:

 

Christiana Care Teen & Adult Down Syndrome Clinic, Wilmington, DE
Affiliation: Wilmington Hospital; Christiana Care Health System
Summary: The Center for Special Health Care Needs is the only center in the greater Delaware area dedicated to providing primary care for adults ages 18 and older with complex medical and social conditions that originated in childhood.
The Center brings together a team of medical experts in one convenient location to provide a flexible, innovative and individualized approach to each patient’s care.
Ages Served: Ages 18+
Address: 501 W 14th St., Wilmington, DE 19801
Website: https://christianacare.org/services/primarycare/center-special-health-care-needs-primary-care/
General Phone Number: 302-320-6300

Down Syndrome Clinic at Nemours, Wilmington, DE
Affiliation: Nemours Children’s Hospital
Summary: Our program provides a coordinated, interdisciplinary approach to addressing the medical, social, and developmental needs of children and their families. This approach allows us to: Assess, monitor, and prevent medical problems associated with Down Syndrome; Provide continuity and coordination of ongoing sub-specialist medical care; Deliver resources and develop opportunities for children with Down syndrome and their families with the help of our parent and self-advocates; Assist in the formulation and implementation of customized physical, occupational, and speech therapy plans.
Ages Served: Prenatal – Age 21
Hours and Days of Operation: 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month with 7 appointments available each day
New baby visits on Monday
Address: 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
Website: www.nemours.org/services/down-syndrome/naidhc.html
Email: Nina.PowellHamilton@nemours.org
Appointments: 302-651-4200
Phone Number: 302-651-5916
Clinical Director: Dr. Nina Powell-Hamilton, MD, FAAP, FACMG
Services provided:
Behavioral MD
Psychologist
Nutritionist
Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Feeding Specialist
Family Practitioner
Apraxia Specialist
Speech and Language Pathologist
Audiologist
Social Worker
Education/Inclusion Specialist
Nurse Practitioner
Genetic Counselor
Clinical Care Coordinator
Geneticist/Pediatrician
Other Services Provided: Physician assistant, self-advocates
Year Established: 2010
Patients with Down Syndrome Seen Annually: 200-300
Length of Waitlist: <6 months: 1 month; >6 months: 6 months
Medicaid Accepted? Yes
Insurance Accepted? Yes

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