Mississippi Down Syndrome Medical Care Centers

Division of Medical Genetics at Children’s of Mississippi
Affiliation:	Children’s of Mississippi
Summary:	Pediatric genetics focuses on the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of genetic conditions in children and adolescents.
Ages Served:	Birth – Age 21
Hours and Days of Operation:	Monday – Friday 8a.m. – 5:00p.m.
Address:	2500 North State Street Jackson, MS 39216
Website:	https://www.umc.edu/Childrens/Childrens%20Medical%20Genetics/Childrens-Medical-Genetics.html
Email:	pediatricsgeneticseveryone@umc.edu
Appointments:	(601) 984-1900
Clinical Director:	Mauricio DeCastro, MD
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 Feeding Specialist Pediatrician
Other Services Provided:	Connections with local Down syndrome resources
Year Established:
Patients with Down Syndrome seen annually:
Medicaid Accepted?	Yes
Insurance Accepted?

Division of Medical Genetics at Children’s of Mississippi