Genetics Clinic

Description of Services:

• Evaluation and testing for people with known or suspected genetic disorders
• Information about specific genetic disease
• Comprehensive case management with referral to medical specialists, community resources and support groups
• Family history analysis, and genetic counseling to discuss reproductive options
• Chromosomal metabolic, and DNA analysis for diagnosis of genetic disease
• Nutritional evaluation and counseling for children with genetic disorders
• Pyschosocial assessment and counseling

Procedures Performed or Problems Diagnosed and Treated:

• Any condition involving birth defects, developmental delay or mental retardation
• Metabolic disorders
• Known genetic disorder in child or family member

Key Contacts and Their Special Interests:

Martha Barton, L.M.S.W. - Psychosocial support
Michael Bober, M.D., Ph.D. - Down Syndrome, Genetics, Skeletal Dysplasias
Debbie Clark, L.M.S.W.-A.C.P. - Pyschosocial support
Heather Herrmann, M.S., C.G.C.– Genetic counseling
Stacy Miller, M.S. – Genetic counseling
Joanna Spahis, M.S.N., R.N. - Down syndrome
Lewis Waber, M.D., Ph.D.– Metabolic disease, Genetics
Jennifer Yoon, RD/LD - Nutrition

Referral Requirements:

• Self-referral or healthcare professional referral accepted
• Pre-authorization is required by some insurance plans
• To avoid unnecessary testing, have the family bring or the physician send: relevant medical records, test results, and X-rays to the appointment
• Services are provided in close cooperation with the patient's referring physician
• Diagnosis, evaluation, and recommended treatment information is provided  promptly to the referring physician.

Please provide the following when calling to schedule a patient for a diagnostic examination:

• Patient name and Date of birth
• Probable diagnosis
• Insurance/referral information
• Clinical findings or symptoms which caused the patient to visit physician

Physician Contact:

Hospital Contact:

Gail Brookshire, M.S., C.G.C.

Clinic Phone Number: 214-456-2357
Clinic Fax Number: 214-456-2567

Children's Medical Center

     Genetics Clinic