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
Note: The UAB NF clinic will be held each week on Thursdays (instead of Fridays) beginning in 2010.
Clinic Overview
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The UAB Neurofibromatosis Clinic functions as a multi disciplinary team led by Dr. Bruce Korf and Drs. Lane Rutledge, who have extensive experience in caring for patients with this condition. Clinic staff include genetic counselors and nurses, as well as access to specialists as needed. The clinic serves patients and their families dealing with the lifelong medical, psychological, and social implications of this diagnosis. Involvement in clinical research or clinical trial is possible in some instances. For more information, please visit Understanding Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) for NF1, Understanding Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) for NF2, and Understanding Schwannomatosis for Schwannomatosis. |
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| Research Opportunities | The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is launching a clinical trial for qualified individuals with a diagnosis of Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). | |
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Clinic Time
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Each Thursday: 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM | |
| Each Friday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | ||
| Clinic Location | Kaul Human Genetics Building (Kaul) | |
| 720 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35294 | ||
| In some instances, the normal clinic hours can be altered to accommodate a patient’s or their family’s schedule. | ||
| Make An Appointment | (205) 934-5567 or Toll Free 1-866-822-4362 | |
