Programs

Biochemical Genetics Clinic

The Biochemical Genetics Clinic serves patients and their families who have suspected or known hereditary metabolic disease such as:

• Aminoacidopathies (Phenylketonuria [PKU])
• Organic acidemias (isovaleric aciduria [IVA])
• Defects of fatty acid metabolism (medium chain acyl dehydrogenase deficiency [MCADD])

Biochemical Genetics Laboratory

The Biochemical Genetics Laboratory provides laboratory testing for inborn errors of metabolism. Consultation is available to health care professionals only.

Developmental Genetics Clinic

The Developmental Genetics Clinic provides services for infants and children who have global developmental delays. Assessments are provided by specialists who work closely together to provide comprehensive and integrated evaluations.

Comprehensive Pediatric Neurocutaneous Clinic

UW Health's Comprehensive Pediatric Neurocutaneous Clinic provides a multidisciplinary service for the diagnosis, treatment and long-term care of children and young adults with a neurocutaneous syndrome.

General Genetics and Dysmorphology Clinic

The General Genetics and Dysmorphology Clinic provides evaluation, counseling and management of genetic disorders, birth defects and diagnosis of complex genetic processes such as:

• Chromosomal disorders (Down syndrome, 22 q deletion)
• Connective tissue disorders (Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Marfan syndrome)
• Multiple congenital anomaly syndromes (CHARGE)

Lysosomal Storage Disorders and Infusion Clinic

The Lysosomal Storage Disorders and Infusion Clinic provides treatment for conditions including Fabry disease, Gaucher disease, Pompe disease and others.

Midwest Regional Bone Dysplasia Clinic

The Midwest Regional Bone Dysplasia Clinic provides comprehensive diagnostic, management and case coordination to individuals and their families where there is a known or suspected diagnosis of a bone growth disorder such as:

• Achondroplasia
• Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia
• Osteogenesis imperfecta 

Genetic Counseling

Genetic counselors are available to provide risk assessment and counseling services through several specialty services within the UW Health system including:

• Bleeding and Clotting Disorders Clinic
• Cancer Genetics Clinic 
• Cystic Fibrosis Center
• Fragile X Clinic
• Craniofacial Anomalies Clinic 
• Inherited Arrhythmias Clinic