Minnesota Down Syndrome Medical Care Centers
There are currently 2 Down syndrome medical care centers in Minnesota:
Gillette Children’s, St. Paul, MN
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| Affiliation: |
Gillette Children’s |
| Summary: |
For more than 125 years, we’ve focused on some of the toughest challenges in pediatric medicine. We care for brain, bone and movement conditions needing specialized expertise. When families arrive at our door, they feel they’ve come home. We’re inspired by their perseverance. |
| Ages Served: |
0-25 |
| Hours and Days of Operation: |
24 hours |
| Address: |
Down Syndrome Clinic – Phalen Campus – 435 Phalen Blvd, St. Paul, MN 551301 |
| Website: |
https://www.gillettechildrens.org/conditions-care/down-syndrome-care-at-gillette |
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| Email: |
DS Care Manager |
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| Appointments: |
Every Friday |
| Phone Number: |
651-291-2848 |
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| Clinical Director: |
Tori Bahr, MD, FAAP |
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| Services provided: |
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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 |
| Other Services Provided: |
Sleep Medicine, Sleep Studies, ENT, Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator, Neuropsychology, PM&R, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Ortho-Spine, Orthotics, Prosthetics, & Seating, Endocrinology, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Urology, Pain & Palliative, Aerodigestive, Medication Therapy Management, Quick Care – Same Day Clinic |
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| Year Established: |
DS Clinic: 2024, Gillette Children’s:1987 |
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| Patients with Down Syndrome Seen: |
200 and growing |
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| Length of Waitlist: |
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| Medicaid Accepted: |
Yes |
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Down Syndrome Clinic at Children’s Minnesota, Minneapolis, 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 21 |
| Hours and Days of Operation: |
Tuesdays from 8 am to 4 pm at the Minneapolis/St. Paul location, 3rd or 4th Fridays at the Minnetonka location |
| Address: |
2530 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404 |
| Website: |
www.childrensmn.org/services/care-specialties-departments/down-syndrome/ |
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| Email: |
neurosurgeryclinic@childrensmn.org |
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| Appointments: |
(651) 220-5230 |
| Phone Number: |
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| Clinical Director: |
Stella Evans, MD |
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| Services provided: |
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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
Pediatrician |
| Other Services Provided: |
Adolescent GYN care, family connector, coordination of sedated labwork, other specialty appointments (bowel/bladder rehab, gait clinic, orthotics) |
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| Year Established: |
1980 |
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| Patients with Down Syndrome Seen: |
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| Length of Waitlist: |
50 days |
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| Medicaid Accepted: |
Yes |
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