Department of Genetics

The Department of Genetics delivers outstanding care for patients and families through integrated clinical and laboratory services, including comprehensive prenatal, pediatric, adult inpatient and outpatient genetic services (diagnosis, management and counseling), and state-of-the-art laboratory services (cytogenetics, molecular genetics, and biochemical genetics). Back to Clinical Information main page


 

 

Clinic Overview
 

The Adult Down Syndrome Clinic at UAB is one of the few clinics of its type in the nation. Serving individuals with Down Syndrome, beginning at age 16, the clinic strives to help these individuals achieve their best possible health and well-being. Using a multidisciplinary team approach, individuals with Down syndrome are evaluated by a family physician, a geneticist, audiologist, social worker, occupational therapist, speech therapist, physical therapist and a nutritionist. Once our team has carefully evaluated all aspects of the individual's physical, mental and social well-being that information is used to build a plan of action. Our goal for our patients is that they will live lives that are as healthy and productive as possible. The focus of the clinic is clearly on the well-being of the individual with Down syndrome.

For more information about the clinic call Sharon Hamilton, Clinical Care Coordinator at 205-335-9385. The clinic is directed by Dr. Edward Lose who can be reached at 205-934-4983.

   
     
Clinic Time
  Clinic is held on Wednesday afternoons with follow-up appointments on Monday mornings.
     
Clinic Location   The Adult Down Syndrome Clinic is located on the campus of the University of Alabama in the Community Health Services Building at 930 20th Street South in Birmingham, AL 35205. Free parking is available adjacent to the building.
     
Make An Appointment   To schedule  an appointment, or for more information, please call the clinic at     205-335-9385, Monday through Friday 8am - 4pm
     
   

For more information about Down Syndrome, please visit these websites:
PADS - Parent Advocates for Down Syndrome (Alabama)  downsyndromealabama.org
NDSS - National Down Syndrome Society:  ndss.org
NDSC - National Down Syndrome Congress :  www.NDSCCenter.org

     
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