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Expert Diagnosis and Care for Kids With Genetic Disorders
91´óÉñ Children's pediatric geneticists help kids with complex conditions grow up healthy. We look for causes of developmental delays, physical differences, growth problems, learning issues and more. This information helps doctors and families make the best possible health decisions.</p>\r\n<p>We use the latest technologies to study genes and how they’re involved in certain conditions. We’re experts in pediatric genetic disorders, including conditions that are present at birth, conditions that affect the brain, rare syndromes that have many symptoms at once, and many more.</p>\r\n<p>Our team knows how genetic conditions can affect a child. We help doctors plan and manage care. We also tell you what to expect as your child grows and develops. Because some genetic disorders can be passed down through families, we may involve other family members too.</p>\r\n<p>At 91´óÉñ, our team is actively researching new and improved genetic tests and treatments. This means we’re helping kids everywhere with certain diseases live better, and longer.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-a3a6d04f27 class=cmp-text>
91´óÉñ Children's pediatric geneticists help kids with complex conditions grow up healthy. We look for causes of developmental delays, physical differences, growth problems, learning issues and more. This information helps doctors and families make the best possible health decisions.
We use the latest technologies to study genes and how they’re involved in certain conditions. We’re experts in pediatric genetic disorders, including conditions that are present at birth, conditions that affect the brain, rare syndromes that have many symptoms at once, and many more.
Our team knows how genetic conditions can affect a child. We help doctors plan and manage care. We also tell you what to expect as your child grows and develops. Because some genetic disorders can be passed down through families, we may involve other family members too.
At 91´óÉñ, our team is actively researching new and improved genetic tests and treatments. This means we’re helping kids everywhere with certain diseases live better, and longer.
Find Genetic Care From 91´óÉñ
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We have many pediatric genetic specialists and locations — find the care closest to you:
Living With a Genetic Condition
Kids can be diagnosed with a genetic condition at any age. Our genetics teams explains what it means and how they can help.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-82c5910897 class=cmp-text>
Kids can be diagnosed with a genetic condition at any age. Our genetics teams explains what it means and how they can help.
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What’s a genetic test? Find out from 91´óÉñ experts at KidsHealth.org.
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Want your child to know more about genes and genetic disorders? Get answers in this article for teens.
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Conditions & Treatments
We see a wide range of conditions — far too many to list here. The conditions we treat vary depending on the location and providers selected. Don’t see a condition listed? Call us.</p>"}} id=text-22a14cc6de class=cmp-text>
We see a wide range of conditions — far too many to list here. The conditions we treat vary depending on the location and providers selected. Don’t see a condition listed? Call us.
Achondroplasia
Adrenal Disorders
Atrioventricular Canal Defect
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Bone Diseases
Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
Bone Tumors
Brain Tumors
Cancer
Clubfoot
Costello syndrome
Cystic Fibrosis
Diabetes Insipidus
Down Syndrome
Hearing Loss
Hemolytic Anemia
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
Hemophilia
Hypopituitarism
Insulin Resistance
Limb Differences
Lymphedema
Lymphoma (Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin)
Muscular Dystrophy
Neurocutaneous Syndromes
Neurofibromatosis (NF)
Noonan syndrome
Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Puberty Disorders
Pulmonary Atresia - Intact Ventricular Septum
Sickle Cell Disease
Skeletal Dysplasia
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return
Tricuspid Atresia
Truncus Arteriosus
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
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Related Specialties
Allergy and Immunology
Behavioral Health (Psychology and Psychiatry)
Cardiology
Center for Cleft & Craniofacial Differences, Central Florida
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Genetics
Hematology
Nephrology
Neurology
Nutrition
Oncology
Orthopedics
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Program, Delaware Valley
Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat/ENT) 
Pediatric Intensive Care
Skeletal Dysplasia Program, Delaware Valley
Speech & Language Therapy
Stem Cell Transplant & Cellular Therapies
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Program
Velopharyngeal Dysfunction VPD Program
Williams Syndrome Program
X & Y Chromosome Variations Program
Pediatric Genetic Expertise You Can Trust
Our team includes geneticists, genetic counselors, nurses and others who are skilled in pediatrics. We partner with your child’s doctors and your family. We guide treatment decisions and help you every step of the way. </p>"}} id=text-ce5cde36cb class=cmp-text>
Our team includes geneticists, genetic counselors, nurses and others who are skilled in pediatrics. We partner with your child’s doctors and your family. We guide treatment decisions and help you every step of the way.
2,990+
Patients we see each year at 91´óÉñ
30+
Number of genetic conditions we test for at our onsite lab
28
Average number of children with Down syndrome we see each month
Our Highlights
<b>We use advanced genetic testing and analysis techniques.</b> We use the latest methods to find or assess risk for genetic conditions in kids. In the Delaware Valley, testing is done onsite.</p>"}} id=text-3fe7db9599 class=cmp-text>
We use advanced genetic testing and analysis techniques. We use the latest methods to find or assess risk for genetic conditions in kids. In the Delaware Valley, testing is done onsite.
<b>We provide team-based care with renowned 91´óÉñ programs.</b> Our genetic experts are involved in 91´óÉñ programs in cardiology, orthopedics, hematology, oncology, neurology and endocrinology.</p>"}} id=text-c895f45618 class=cmp-text>
We provide team-based care with renowned 91´óÉñ programs. Our genetic experts are involved in 91´óÉñ programs in cardiology, orthopedics, hematology, oncology, neurology and endocrinology.
<b>We help with family planning.</b> Whether you’re pregnant now, or thinking about starting a family, we’re here for you. We work with our <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/maternal-fetal-medicine.html\">fetal</a> and <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/perinatal-testing-and-specialty-consultations.html\">perinatal</a> care programs to help families plan for the future. We also offer genetic pre-adoption evaluations.</p>"}} id=text-5f8b582363 class=cmp-text>
We help with family planning. Whether you’re pregnant now, or thinking about starting a family, we’re here for you. We work with our fetal and perinatal care programs to help families plan for the future. We also offer genetic pre-adoption evaluations.
<b>We can help kids grow up healthy.</b> Genetic information can give us clues to look for medical problems in the future. This may help your child grow up as healthy as possible.</p>"}} id=text-2e4be1d1ff class=cmp-text>
We can help kids grow up healthy. Genetic information can give us clues to look for medical problems in the future. This may help your child grow up as healthy as possible.