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Missouri Down Syndrome Medical Care Centers

Missouri Down Syndrome Medical Care Centers

There are currently 3 Down syndrome medical care centers in Missouri:

Albert Pujols Wellness Center for Adults with Down Syndrome – Chesterfield
Children’s Mercy Down Syndrome Clinic – Kansas City
Down Syndrome Center St. Louis Children’s Hospital – St. Louis

Albert Pujols Wellness Center for Adults with Down Syndrome, Chesterfield, MO
Affiliation:	St. Luke’s Hospital
Summary:	The Albert Pujols Wellness Center for Adults with Down Syndrome was established in 2009 as the first of its kind in the St. Louis area. The Wellness Center was developed to address the growing need for wellness services specifically tailored for adults with Down syndrome. Clients, aged 17 or older, and their caregivers have access to a range of services through the Wellness Center including: • Comprehensive physical exams with the Wellness Center Medical Director • Nutritional assessments with a Registered Dietician • Social Work services • Referrals to specialty providers as needed • Classes and events to promote physical, mental and social well-being • Parent and caregiver events and seminars Please note that the Wellness Center Medical Director sees clients for consultation purposes only and is designed to complement regular visits with an established primary care provider
Ages Served:	Ages 17+
Hours and Days of Operation:	Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Clinic is 2nd Friday monthly
Address:	121 St. Luke’s Center Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Website:	stlukes-stl.com/services/wellness-center/index.html
Email:	ADS.WellnessCenter@stlukes-stl.com
Appointments:	314-576-2300
Phone Number:	314-576-2300
Clinical Director:	Dr. Cynthia Poelker, MD
Services provided:
Behavioral MD 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
Year Established:	2009
Patients with Down Syndrome Seen Annually:
Length of Waitlist:	None
Medicaid Accepted?	Missouri Medicaid, Medicare, and most commercial plans
Insurance Accepted?

Children’s Mercy Down Syndrome Clinic, Kansas City, MO
Affiliation:	Children’s Mercy Hospital
Summary:	The mission of this multidisciplinary clinic is to improve the quality of life of individuals with Down syndrome by providing a coordinated medical program that addresses the needs of children with Down syndrome as well as offers support and education to their families. The clinic staff, led by Medical Director, Nasreen Talib, MD, MPH, includes experienced professionals from several specialties, including pediatrics, behavioral psychology, audiology, genetic counseling, nutrition, occupational therapy, speech therapy and social work. Families also benefit from the knowledge and experience of our Advocate adult with Down syndrome, who is a member of the clinic staff. Our team works together to collaboratively review the unique needs of each child and improve their quality of life through comprehensive, whole-person care.
Ages Served:	Birth – Age 18
Hours and Days of Operation:	All appointments start at 8:00am and last for 4 hours, clinic in Kansas City is held every Wednesday and clinic in Overland Park, KS is held every Friday.
Address:	2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64108
Website:	https://www.childrensmercy.org/departments-and-clinics/down-syndrome-program/
Email:	downsyndromeclinic@cmh.edu
Phone Number:	816-960-2856
Clinical Director:	Nasreen Talib, MD, MPH
Services provided:
Behavioral MD Psychologist Registered Dietician Nutritionist Physical Therapist Occupational Therapist Feeding Therapist	Family Practitioner Apraxia Specialist Speech and Language Pathologist Audiologist Social Worker	Education/Inclusion Specialist Nurse Practitioner Genetic Counselor Clinical Care Coordinator Geneticist/Pediatrician
Year Established:	1989
Patients with Down Syndrome Seen Annually:	400+
Length of Waitlist:	N/A
Insurance Accepted?	Please visit here for accepted insurance

Down Syndrome Center St. Louis Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO
Affiliation:	Washington University and St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Summary:	The objective of the Down Syndrome Center at SLCH is to optimize the quality of life for children with Down syndrome and their families by offering comprehensive individualized care in one setting
Ages Served:	All Ages
Hours and Days of Operation:	Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm
Address:	St Louis Children’s Hospital 1 Children’s Place, Suite 2C, St. Louis, MO 63110St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center 13001 North Outer 40, Suite 2E, Town and Country, MO 63017
Website:	www.stlouischildrens.org/our-services/down-syndrome-center
Email:	dawne@wustl.edu
Appointments:	(314) 454-6093
Phone Number:
Clinical Director:	Irene Rathjen, NP and Laura White, NP
Services provided:
Behavioral MD Apraxia Specialist Psychologist Physical Therapist Occupational Therapist	Social Worker Nutritionist Speech and Language Pathologist Audiologist Registered Dietician	Feeding Specialist Nurse Practitioner Genetic Counselor Clinical Care Coordinator Geneticist/Pediatrician Pediatric Geneticist
Other Services Provided:	Coordination of visits and referrals for therapies and specialties
Patients with Down Syndrome Seen Annually:	700
Length of Waitlist:	Approximately 3 months
Medicaid Accepted?	Yes
Insurance Accepted?	Yes

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