Louisiana Down Syndrome Medical Care Centers
There are currently 2 Down syndrome medical care center in Louisiana:
- Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Down Syndrome Clinic – New Orleans
- Ochsner Down Syndrome Clinic – New Orleans
Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Down Syndrome Clinic, New Orleans, LA |
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Affiliation: | Children’s Hospital of New Orleans | |
Summary: | Children’s Hospital Down Syndrome Clinic offers an annual check-up tailored toward Down syndrome. Appropriate screenings and referrals are done in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations. Currently, evaluations are performed by our team consisting of Genetics, ENT (ear, nose and throat), Speech therapy and Occupational therapy. | |
Ages Served: | All Ages | |
Hours and Days of Operation: | Second Monday of each month from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM | |
Address: | 200 Henry Clay Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118 | |
Website: | www.chnola.org
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Email: | amoli2@lsuhsc.edu | |
Appointments: | 504-896-9254 | |
Phone Number: | 504-896-2888 | |
Clinical Director: | Regina Zambrano, MD | |
Services provided: | ||
Other Services Provided: | ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat Specialist) | |
Patients with Down Syndrome Seen Annually: | Approx. 75 | |
Length of Waitlist: | About one month | |
Medicaid Accepted? | Yes | |
Insurance Accepted? | Yes |
Ochsner Down Syndrome Clinic, New Orleans, LA |
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Affiliation: | Ochsner Children’s Hospital | |
Summary: | We offer a multi-disciplinary clinic for children with Down Syndrome to be evaluated by a pediatrician, genetics counselor, physical/occupation/speech therapy, psychologist, dietician and social worker. We perform annual lab screenings and facilitate necessary referrals for recommended screenings. | |
Ages Served: | 2-18 (under 2 are seen in our high risk newborn clinic) | |
Hours and Days of Operation: | 3rd Wednesday 8-12pm | |
Address: | 1319 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121 | |
Website: | www.ochsner.org/boh | |
Appointments: | 504-493-2019 | |
Phone Number: | 504-493-2019 | |
Clinical Director: | Dr. Robert Voigt | |
Services provided: | ||
Other Services Provided: | Interpreter | |
Year Established: | 2020 | |
Patients with Down Syndrome Seen Annually: | 75 | |
Length of Waitlist: | 3 months | |
Medicaid Accepted? | Yes | |
Insurance Accepted? | Yes |