DC Down Syndrome Medical Care Centers

Down Syndrome Clinic at Children’s National Hospital
Affiliation: Children’s National
Summary: Children’s National Hospital has the only dedicated Down syndrome clinic in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. The clinic is a specialized program coordinated through the Rare Disease Institute.
Ages Served: Prenatal – Adulthood
Hours and Days of Operation:  
Address: 7125 13th Pl NW Washington DC 20012
Website: https://www.childrensnational.org/get-care/departments/down-syndrome-clinic
Email: rlschonb@childrensnational.org
Appointments: 888-884-2327
Clinical Director: Kenneth N. Rosenbaum
Services provided:
Behavioral MD
Psychologist
Nutritionist
Registered Dietician
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
Pediatrician
Feeding Specialist
Year Established:  
Patients with Down Syndrome seen annually:  
Medicaid Accepted?  
Insurance Accepted?  

 

Pediatric Down Syndrome Clinic at MedStar Georgetown Pediatrics at Tenleytown
Affiliation: MedStar Health
Summary: The Pediatric Down Syndrome Clinic provides comprehensive care and support for children with Down syndrome and their families. Here we address all the important issues related to feeding, growth, and development—as well as those related to medical conditions—to ensure that each child reaches their full potential. Led by pediatric experts in genetics and nutrition, the clinic provides family-centered medical services that include thorough evaluations and development of a treatment plan to meet your child’s individual needs.

We provide top-quality services that adhere to the highest standards and recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics for health supervision for individuals with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome). We help families cope with their child’s multiple needs by providing a central contact point person who coordinates and manages care. The team works hand-in-hand with your family, your primary care team, and medical specialists to ensure that your child receives appropriate care following birth—and throughout childhood.
Ages Served:  
Hours and Days of Operation:  
Address: 3800 Reservoir Rd. NW Washington DC 20007
Website: https://www.medstarhealth.org/services/pediatric-down-syndrome-clinic
Email:  
Appointments: 202-243-3557
Clinical Director: Reem Saadeh-Haddad, MD
Services provided:
Behavioral MD
Psychologist
Nutritionist
Registered Dietician
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
Pediatrician
Feeding Specialist
Other Services Provided: Providing a comprehensive assessment
Managing medical issues
Connecting families with community resources
Teaching families to advocate for their children		  
Year Established:  
Patients with Down Syndrome seen annually:  
Medicaid Accepted?  
Insurance Accepted?