Kansas Down Syndrome Medical Care Centers
There are currently 2 Down syndrome medical care centers in Kansas:
Adults with Down Syndrome Specialty Clinic – Kansas City
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Affiliation: |
University of Kansas Medical Center, Dept. of Family Medicine |
Summary: |
This clinic cares for adults with Down syndrome and their families. We have all the resources available at an academic medical center. Each patient is seen by the nurse practitioner and a dietitian. Other services such as a physician are available within the department. We can provide primary care or consultative service. |
Ages Served: |
15 and older |
Hours and Days of Operation: |
Mondays and Tuesdays, and with the dietitian once a month. Other appointments available as needed. Home visits are offered if coming to campus creates a hardship. |
Address: |
The University of Kansas Medical Center, Department of Family Medicine, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66160 |
Website: |
https://www.kansashealthsystem.com/news-room/blog/2022/09/adult-down-syndrome-clinic |
Email: |
mpeterso@kumc.edu |
Appointments: |
913-588-1915 |
General Phone Number: |
913-588-1908 |
Clinical Director: |
Moya Peterson, PhD, APRN |
Services provided: |
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Year Established: |
2009 |
Patients with Down Syndrome Seen Annually: |
75-100 visits per year and we have seen about 400 adults since the establishment of the clinic. |
Length of Waitlist: |
None |
Medicaid Accepted? |
Yes |
Insurance accepted? |
Yes |
Children’s Mercy Down Syndrome Clinic – Kansas City
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Affiliation: |
Children’s Mercy Hospital |
Summary: |
The mission of this multidisciplinary clinic is to improve the quality of life of individuals with Down syndrome by providing a coordinated medical program that addresses the needs of children with Down syndrome as well as offers support and education to their families. |
Ages Served: |
Birth – 18 years |
Hours and Days of Operation: |
All appointments start at 8:00am and last for 4 hours, clinic in Kansas City is held every Wednesday and clinic in Overland Park, KS is held every Friday. |
Address: |
5520 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66211 |
Website: |
https://www.childrensmercy.org/departments-and-clinics/down-syndrome-program/ |
Email: |
downsyndromeclinic@cmh.edu |
Phone Number: |
816-960-2856 |
Clinical Director: |
Nasreen Talib, MD, MPH |
Services provided: |
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Year Established: |
1989 |
Patients with Down Syndrome Seen Annually: |
400+ |
Length of Waitlist: |
N/A |
Medicaid Accepted? |
Yes |
Insurance accepted? |
Yes |
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