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Genetic
Specialy Clinics University Regional Metabolic Treatment Center
Ling
Yu Shih, MD, PhD and Helio F. Pedro, MD, Geneticists The
University Regional Metabolic Treatment Center is comprised of a
multidisciplinary team for the comprehensive and coordinated care
of individuals with inborn errors of metabolism. The center is partially
grant funded by the State of New Jersey Department of Health and
Senior Services - Newborn Screening Program. Newborns are referred
to this center for confirmatory diagnosis and follow up care. Those
babies who are confirmed positive for a metabolic disorder are provided
with ongoing services. Children, adolescents, and adults are included
in family-centered services, which include specialized medical care,
psychosocial support, education and collaboration with primary health
care providers and community agencies. The multidisciplinary team
includes: metabolic geneticists, PKU specialists, certified metabolic
dietitians, certified genetic counselor, licensed clinical social
worker and metabolic formula coordinator. Prenatal
Diagnosis Program The
staff of the Division of Prenatal Diagnosis has special training
and interest in the diagnosis and management of high risk pregnancies.
Services include amniocentesis, alpha-fetoprotein tests, chromosomal
analysis for congenital malformations, and detailed ultrasonography
and color Doppler flow studies to identify fetal anomalies. A genetic
scan is available for those patients who decline genetic amniocentesis.
The personnel of the Center for Human and Molecular Genetics form
part of the multi-disciplinary perinatology team. Neurofibromatosis
Center of New Jersey The
Neurofibromatosis Center of New Jersey serves both children and
adults with the diagnosis or possible diagnosis of neurofibromatosis.
Both genetic and neurologic services are provided on site with many
other subspecialty services such as orthopedics, ophthalmology,
neurosurgery, neuro-ophthalmology, neuro-otology, plastic surgery
and head and neck surgery available as needed. Patients with other
neurogenetic disorders such as von Hippel-Lindau, spinal cerebellar
ataxia or Charcot-Marie-Tooth may also be seen in this center. Muscular
Dystrophy Association Clinic The
Muscular Dystrophy Clinic at the Doctor's Office Center services
individuals with over 40 different types of neuromuscular diseases.
Supported by the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Clinic provides
comprehensive medical care, orthopedic aids and social services.
Patients are seen in the Clinic by several specialists, including
neurologists, physical medicine specialists, respiratory therapists,
physical therapists and psychologists. A genetic counselor attends
the Clinic on a regular basis to discuss genetic issues and respond
to patients' questions regarding the inheritance of their problems.
No one is turned away for inability to pay for services. University
Craniofacial Center of NJ The
University Craniofacial Center of New Jersey is a multidisciplinary
comprehensive care team dedicated to the treatment and management
of children and adults with clefts, ear malformations and complex
craniofacial anomalies such as craniosynostoses. Patients are seen
by a variety of specialists on a single day and available services
include: audiology, speech and language, behavioral psychology,
orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, plastic surgery, oral and maxillofacial
surgery, otology and genetics. The
Living Well with Sickle Cell Program The
pediatric sickle cell program offers comprehensive care for children
with a variety of sickling disorders. In addition to a stroke prevention
program and an evening transfusion program, there are a host of
specialty services such as nutrition, social work and health educators.
Children are able to participate in age appropriate support groups,
enjoy a comfortable "kid friendly" environment as well as use the
VCRs, play video games and interact with the dedicated child life
specialists and play therapists. t. |
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