Florida Down Syndrome Medical Care Centers


There are currently 3 Down syndrome medical care centers in Florida:


Down Syndrome Center at Hope Haven, Jacksonville, FL

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
Services provided:
Behavioral MD
Psychologist
Nutritionist
Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Speech and Language Pathologist
Apraxia Specialist
Social Worker
Education/Inclusion Specialist
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Genetic Counselor
Clinical Care Coordinator
Other Services Provided: Neuropsychological testing, mental health counseling, tutoring, job coaching, VPK, after school, camps  
Year Established: 1996
Down Syndrome Patients Seen Annually:
 
Length of Waitlist:  
Medicaid Accepted? No
Insurance Accepted?  


Mailman Center for Child Development, Miami, FL

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.
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
 
Services provided:    
Behavioral MD
Psychologist
 Nutritionist
Physical Therapist
Clinical Care Coordinator
Occupational Therapist
Speech and Language Pathologist
Apraxia Specialist
 Social Worker
Education/Inclusion Specialist
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Genetic Counselor
BCABA specialists
Audiologist
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

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  
Services provided:    
Behavioral MD
Psychologist
 Nutritionist
 Registered Dietician
Physical Therapist
Family Practitioner
Occupational Therapist
Speech and Language Pathologist
Apraxia Specialist
 Social Worker
Education/Inclusion Specialist
 Nurse Practitioner
Genetic Counselor
Clinical Care Coordinator
Geneticist/Pediatrician
Other Services Provided: PCP and consultation
Year Established:  2023
Down Syndrome Patients Seen Annually:
200-300
Length of Waitlist: None
Medicaid Accepted? Yes
Insurance Accepted?  

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