Louisiana Down Syndrome Medical Care Centers

There are currently 2 Down syndrome medical care center in Louisiana:

Manning Family Children’s, New Orleans, LA
Affiliation:	Louisiana Children’s Medical Center (LCMC), LSU Health Sciences Center
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:	https://www.manningchildrens.org/services/genetics/
Email:	chnolagenetics@lcmchealth.org
Appointments:	Fax referrals to 504-896-3997 or LCMC providers can place internal referral through Epic
Phone Number:	504-896-9254
Clinical Director:	Regina Zambrano, MD
Services provided:
Behavioral MD Psychologist Nutritionist Physical Therapist Occupational Therapist	Apraxia Specialist Speech Therapist Audiologist Social Worker Family Practitioner	Education/Inclusion Specialist Nurse Practitioner Genetic Counselor Ear, Nose & Throat Geneticist/Pediatrician
Other Services Provided:
Patients with Down Syndrome Seen Annually:	Approximately 50
Length of Waitlist:	About one month
Medicaid Accepted?	Yes
Insurance Accepted?	Yes

Ochsner Down Syndrome Clinic, New Orleans, LA
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:	3^rd 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:
Behavioral MD Psychologist Registered Dietician Physical Therapist Occupational Therapist	Apraxia Specialist Speech & Language Pathologist Audiologist Social Worker Pediatrician	Education/Inclusion Specialist Nurse Practitioner Genetic Counselor Ear, Nose & Throat Geneticist/Pediatrician
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

Manning Family Children’s, New Orleans, LA