Georgia Down Syndrome Medical Care Centers
There are currently 2 Down syndrome medical care centers in Georgia:
- Adult Disability Medical Healthcare (ADMH) – Marietta
- Emory University Down Syndrome Clinic – Decatur
Other Services Provided:Caregiver support group;
Outreach education;
Get Fit and Be Healthy Program (a health and fitness group education program)
Adult Disability Medical Healthcare (ADMH), Marietta, GA |
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Affiliation: | Urban Family Practice Associates | |
Summary: | The Adult Disability Medical Healthcare, ADMH, also known as Adult Disability Medical Home, provides healthcare possibilities to teens and adultswith developmental disabilities. We currently focus on individuals with Down syndrome, Autism, cerebral palsy, and others with complex co-morbidities. ADMH prioritizes our care with an interdisciplinary team utilizing the model of a patient centered medical home. We accept most private insurance including Georgia Medicaid and Medicare. Patients may be served as a medical home with ADMH physicians for primary care or may be seen for consultative care. | |
Ages served: | Ages 12+ | |
Hours and Days of Operation: | 8:00 – 1:00 Twice monthly, usually on a Tuesday or Wednesday |
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Address: | 2520 Windy Hill Rd. #303, Marietta, GA 30067 | |
Website: | www.theadmh.org | |
Email: | j.nodvin@theadmh.org | |
Appointments: | 770-430-2922 | |
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Clinical Director: | Andrea Videlefsky, MD | |
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Other Services Provided: | Caregiver support group; outreach education; Get Fit and Be Healthy Program (a health and fitness group education program) | |
Year Established: | 2014 | |
Patients with Down Syndrome Seen Annually: | 100 | |
Length of Waitlist: | 4 to 6 months, with a cancellation list | |
Medicaid Accepted? | Yes | |
Insurance accepted? | Yes |
Emory University Down Syndrome Clinic, Decatur, GA |
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Affiliation: | Department of Human Genetics, Emory University | |
Summary: | The goal of the Down Syndrome Clinic at Emory is provide excellent clinical services to individuals with Down syndrome and their families, apply knowledge gained through research to improve lives, and to utilize our research and clinical experience to educate health professionals, families, parent organizations and others in the community. We aim to serve as a resource for families and primary care providers who care for individuals from birth through young adulthood with Down syndrome. Our team of physicians, nurses, genetic counselors and staff have extensive experience in genetics and child development, serving as a specialized resource that compliments the care provided by each child’s primary doctor. Our services may include: review of genetic tests and genetic counseling; external records review (including medical records, IFSPs, IEPs, therapy notes); physical and neurological examination; developmental and behavioral assessment; discussion of the recommended healthcare guidelines for Down syndrome; recommendations for intervention and guidance on development of comprehensive intervention plans; referrals to and collaboration with other specialists and ancillary service providers who specialize in Down syndrome specific issues (multi-disciplinary collaboration); behavioral medication management (when indicated); regular and/or continuing follow-up care specific to an individual’s needs. | |
Ages Served: | Birth – Age 21 | |
Hours and Days of Operation: | Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | |
Address: | 1365 Clifton Road, NE, Building B, Suite 2220, Atlanta GA, 30322 | |
Website: | https://med.emory.edu/departments/human-genetics/patient-care/down-syndrome-clinic/index.html | |
Email: | Hailey.dennis@emoryhealthcare.org | |
Appointments: | 404-778-8570 (MDs should fax referrals to 404-778-8562) | |
General Phone Number: | 404-778-1363 or 404-778-8570 | |
Medical Director: | Amy Talboy, MD, FAAP | |
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Other Services Provided: | Neurodevelopmental disabilities/developmental behavioral pediatrician; collaborations with other specialists as needed | |
Year Established: | 2003 | |
Patients with Down Syndrome Seen Annually: | 300+ | |
Length of Waitlist: | Depending on age, infants seen within 1-2 months of referral | |
Medicaid Accepted? | Yes | |
Insurance accepted? | Most insurances accepted (coverage verified at time of intake prior to scheduling) |