Minnesota Down Syndrome Medical Care Centers
There is currently 1 Down syndrome medical care center in Minnesota:
- Down Syndrome Clinic at Children’s Minnesota – St. Paul
Down Syndrome Clinic at Children’s Minnesota, St. Paul, MN |
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Affiliation: | Children’s Minnesota | |
Summary: | At Children’s Minnesota, we have treated thousands of kids with Down syndrome over the past 30 years. We are collaboration between Medical Genetics and Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics to ensure that all medical and developmental concerns are carefully evaluated and addressed. Special attention is devoted to medical needs and issues which are more prevalent in children with Down syndrome, including growth and nutrition, thyroid function, gastrointestinal issues, vision and hearing, musculoskeletal development, and sleep. Developmental and behavioral assessments are provided to make recommendations for outpatient therapy services, educational support, and behavioral intervention. Our developmental pediatricians and geneticists are experts in caring for individuals with Down syndrome and provide up-to-the-minute, research-based care. | |
Ages Served: | Birth – Age 18 | |
Hours and Days of Operation: | Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm | |
Address: | 2530 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404 345 Smith Ave. N., St. Paul, MN 55102 |
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Website: | www.childrensmn.org/services/care-specialties-departments/down-syndrome/ | |
Email: | rebecca.olson@childrensmn.org | |
Appointments: | 612-813-7240
For 24/7 referral, admission and transport assistance: |
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Phone Number: | Genetics department – Call us at 612-813-7240 Developmental Pediatrics – Call us at 612-813-6300 Rehabilitation Services – Call us at 612-813-6709 |
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Clinical Director: | Dr. Dan McLellan | |
Services provided: | ||
Behavioral MD Psychologist Nutritionist Registered Dietician Physical Therapist Occupational Therapist |
Family Practitioner Apraxia Specialist Speech and Language Pathologist Audiologist Social Worker |
Education/Inclusion Specialist Nurse Practitioner Genetic Counselor Clinical Care Coordinator Geneticist/Pediatrician Feeding Specialist |
Year Established: | 1980 | |
Patients with Down Syndrome Seen: | Over 300 | |
Length of Waitlist: | N/A | |
Medicaid Accepted: | Yes |