Comprehensive. Coordinated. Compassionate. At Nationwide Children’s, we understand that every child with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome has unique needs.
Comprehensive. Coordinated. Compassionate. At Nationwide Children’s Hospital, we understand that every child with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome has unique needs.
The 22q Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital provides children and their families with access to a multidisciplinary team of expert clinicians who understand these special needs. Under the joint directorship of Richard E. Kirschner, MD, FACS, FAAP, chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, clinical geneticist Joan F. Atkin, MD, FACMG, and speech scientist Adriane Baylis, PhD, CCC-SLP, the 22q Center team provides comprehensive individualized diagnostic and management services in Genetics, Cardiology, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Speech and Language Pathology, Developmental Pediatrics, Immunology, Neuropsychology, Behavioral Health, Audiology, Otolaryngology, Endocrinology, Hematology, Neurology, Orthopedics and Urology to patients with 22q Deletion Syndrome.
The 22q Center's multidisciplinary team works together with families of children diagnosed with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome to provide diagnosis and early intervention services in order to optimize care and provide the best outcomes for every child.
Our multidisciplinary team consists of individuals who are nationally recognized as leaders in their specialties. We work with closely with each family to develop individualized care plans that allow each child to reach his or her full potential.
Nationwide Children's believes that no child should be refused necessary care and attention for lack of ability to pay. Upon this fundamental belief, Nationwide Children's is committed to providing the highest quality:
1.) Patient Care-Advocacy for children and families
2.) Pediatric Research-Education of patients, families and future providers
3.) Outstanding Service-Accommodate the needs of patients and families
