Florida Down Syndrome Medical Care Centers
There are currently 3 Down syndrome medical care centers in Florida:
- Down Syndrome Center at Hope Haven – Jacksonville
- Mailman Center for Child Development – Miami
- AdventHealth for Children – Orlando
Down Syndrome Center at Hope Haven, Jacksonville, FL |
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| Affiliation: | Hope Haven Children’s Clinic | |
| Summary: | We are an educationally-focused strength-based interdisciplinary team. We believe that every area of a child’s development impacts future growth and progress cognitively as well as physically and our team evaluations determine what, if anything is happening that might interfere with the child’s ability to continue to maximize learning and/or overall progress. We also offer ongoing therapies, tutoring, counseling, after-school programs and camps for the local Down syndrome population weekly, year-long. An included VPK serves children with Down syndrome as well. | |
| Ages Served: | Ages 2+ | |
| Hours and Days of Operation: | Monday through Saturday, 8:00 am – 7:00 pm | |
| Address: | 4600 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32207 | |
| Website: | https://www.hope-haven.org/ | |
| Email: | info@hope-haven.org | |
| Appointments: | 904-346-5100 | |
| Phone Number: | 904-346-5100 | |
| Clinical Director: | Allison Cato-Jackson, MD | |
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| Other Services Provided: | Neuropsychological testing, mental health counseling, tutoring, job coaching, VPK, after school, camps | |
| Year Established: | 1996 | |
| Down Syndrome Patients Seen Annually: |
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| Length of Waitlist: | ||
| Medicaid Accepted? | No | |
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Mailman Center for Child Development, Miami, FL |
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| Affiliation: | University of Miami Hospital, JM Hospital | |
| Summary: | We are one of the top 10 programs in the United States for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and chronic illness. The Mailman Center is housed in a nine-story building with nearly 115,000 square feet of office, clinical, training, conference, and laboratory space and is located on the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center campus. We serve over 14,000 children, youths, and their families annually. The Mailman Center for Child Development is an integral part of the Miller School of Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics. Our extensive research facilities and faculty and staff with a wide range of expertise allow us to fulfill our mission of providing research, training, and services to individuals with disabilities and their families across the lifespan. The staff at the Mailman Center give special care to identifying the concerns and priorities of each individual and family. They work closely with each family to identify which services would best meet all of the individual and family members’ needs. |
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| Ages Served: | Birth- Age 18 | |
| Hours and Days of Operation: | Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm | |
| Address: | 1601 Northwest 12 Avenue Miami, FL 33136 | |
| Website: | pediatrics.med.miami.edu/mailman-center/ | |
| Appointments: | 305-243-6006 | |
| Phone Number: | 305-243-6631 | |
| Clinical Director: | Daniel Armstrong, Ph.D. Director, Mailman Center for Child Development |
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| Other Services Provided: | Varies by specialty | |
| Year Established: | 1971 | |
| Down Syndrome Patients Seen Annually: |
Approximately 100-200 | |
| Length of Waitlist: | Varies on case-by-case basis | |
| Medicaid Accepted? | In-state Medicaid Accepted | |
| Insurance Accepted? | Varies by patient insurance plan | |
AdventHealth for Children Lifespan Down Syndrome Program, Orlando |
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| Affiliation: | AdventHealth | |
| Summary: | Our Down syndrome program is in your family’s corner, from diagnosis — whether that occurs during pregnancy or at birth — through your child’s transition into adulthood. You’ll have the support of not only the Down syndrome community but also the expertise and compassionate care of our AdventHealth for Children team members. | |
| Ages Served: | Pre-Natal through Adulthood | |
| Hours and Days of Operation: | Monday-Thursday 8am to 5pm; Friday 8am to 2pm | |
| Address: | 615 East Princeton Street Suite 104 Orlando FL 32803 | |
| Website: | Down Syndrome Program | AdventHealth for Children | |
| Email: | Children.CFD.DownSyndromeProgram@AdventHealth.com | |
| Appointments: | Call to schedule: 407-609-4648 | |
| Phone Number: | 407-609-4648 | |
| Clinical Director: | Stacy McConkey, MD | |
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| Other Services Provided: | PCP and consultation | |
| Year Established: | 2023 | |
| Down Syndrome Patients Seen Annually: |
200-300 | |
| Length of Waitlist: | None | |
| Medicaid Accepted? | Yes | |
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