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Genetic Disorders

Whether you or your child has a known or possible genetic disorder, Wolfson Children’s Hospital has an expert team ready to help.

Why Wolfson

The team of board-certified medical geneticists and genetic counselors, backed by physician experts in 30+ specialties, provides diagnostic services, genetic counseling and personalized care for children of all ages, from prenatally to young adulthood. We specialize in a full range of genetic conditions, from common disorders to the rarest and most complex.

Nemours Children’s Genetics



Wolfson Children’s Hospital provides pediatric genetics services in collaboration with Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville.

Conditions we care for

Our team evaluates and cares for children with a wide range of genetic conditions, from relatively common disorders to rare and complex syndromes. Areas of expertise:

Connective tissue disorders

  • Ehlers-Danlos syndromes
  • Marfan syndrome
  • Thoracic aortic aneurysm syndromes
  • Steogenesis imperfecta

Neurocutaneous disorders

  • Neurofibromatosis
  • Tuberous sclerosis

Noonan syndrome and related conditions

  • Our team evaluates children with Noonan syndrome and other disorders that may affect growth, development and multiple body systems

Lysosomal storage disorders

  • We help diagnose and coordinate care for children with inherited metabolic conditions that affect how the body processes certain substances

Hereditary cancer syndromes

  • For children and families with certain personal or family histories of cancer, genetic evaluation may help identify an inherited cancer risk and guide appropriate care

Growth and developmental concerns

  • When a child has differences in growth, development or learning without a clear cause, a genetic evaluation may help provide answers

Don't see your child's condition listed?
Genetics includes thousands of conditions. Contact our team to learn if we can help.

Team

The best outcomes for your child require a team effort, which is what you get at Wolfson Children's. All of us work together to make sure each child gets the top genetic care they need. We collaborate with pediatric specialists throughout Wolfson Children's Hospital, including those with the:

Location

Nemours Children’s Genetics

Nemours Children’s Health Specialty Clinic Building
807 Children’s Way
Jacksonville, FL 32207

Phone: 904.697.3600

Nemours Children’s Genetics



Wolfson Children’s Hospital provides pediatric genetics services in collaboration with Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville.

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