Genetics & Inherited Metabolic Diseases at The Children's Hospital
The Children's Hospital's Clinical Genetics and Inherited Metabolic Diseases Program provides diagnosis and genetic counseling for children with known or suspected inherited diseases, especially children and families affected by sporadic and inherited genetic disorders, birth defects, or developmental delays are evaluated and diagnosed, and management is recommended.
Clinical Services or Programs
- Clinics:
- Genetic Diagnosis and Counseling
- Neurofibromatosis, Sturge Weber and Tuberous Sclerosis
- Neuromuscular Disorders
- An extensive schedule of regional clinics across Colorado and Wyoming
- In-patient consultations for critically ill infants on-site at metro Denver hospitals
- Research leading to early detection and improved management of genetic disorders and predispositions
- Consultation, diagnosis and treatment recommendations
- Family counseling
- Information available for health professionals, families, patients and others regarding genetic disorders
- Laboratory services including biochemical genetics, cytogenetics, molecular genetics
