Comprehensive Care for Genetic Disorders

The Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Division of Genetics offers comprehensive evaluations and medical management for children and young adults with a clinical concern regarding a genetic disorder.

Our multidisciplinary genetics team includes board-certified pediatric geneticists, an advanced registered nurse practitioner, board-certified genetic counselors, a certified pediatric registered nurse and other staff members dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate care.

Services

Individuals are referred to our genetics clinic for a variety of indications. These include, but are not limited to:

• Abnormal genetic testing results
• Autism
• Birth defects
• Developmental delay
• Family history of a genetic condition
• Growth issues
• Intellectual disabilities
• Multiple medical concerns
• Pediatric tumors and cancers
• Seizures or other neurological disorders
• Unusual features

Our genetic counseling process includes: 

• Thorough review of the patient’s medical and family history
• Physical examination and evaluation
• Discussion of suspected diagnoses and genetic testing options
• Education regarding diagnosis and inheritance patterns
• Discussion of medical management recommendations and treatment options
• Referral to community resources and support groups

Specialty Clinics

Our genetics team participates in a wide variety of multidisciplinary clinics with other specialties and community resource groups. These include:

• Pediatric Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery Program
• The Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families Special Clinic for Special Kids
• Haley Center for Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Neurofibromatosis Program
• Orlando Health Adult Down Syndrome Clinic

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (407) 648-7802.