Down Syndrome Clinic
Dedicated to providing comprehensive services and compassionate care for individuals with Down syndrome across the life span.
The Duke Comprehensive Down Syndrome Clinic was developed to provide family-centered medical care for individuals with Down syndrome. Using the guidelines developed by the Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group for systematic, preventative care, our physicians work in conjunction with the patient's primary care provider. The clinic team focuses on maximizing the development of individuals with Down syndrome by managing medical issues, connecting them with community resources, and teaching families to advocate for their children. The clinic has provided specialty care to over 1,000 patients and their families since its inception in 1995.
Photo Credit: Melissa Cackovic
Treatments
The Duke Comprehensive Down Syndrome Clinic is a multidisciplinary referral clinic for the management of Down syndrome in infants, toddlers, children, and young adults. We also see expectant parents as part of our clinical services.
Our core clinical physicians and staff have expertise in Down syndrome. We provide same-day access to specialists in order to reduce the number of hospital/clinic visits for patients and their families. We can also arrange for your child need to see a specialist from our ancillary services, or any physician within the Duke Health System. A coordinated approach to care allows our team to observe medical, social, and behavioral concerns common to the Down syndrome population.
Clinical research is an important component of our program. The goal of the crossdisciplinary research that occurs in our facility is to accelerate healthcare and quality of life outcomes for individuals with Down syndrome.
Physicians
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Priya S. Kishnani, MD | Co-Director, Pediatric Geneticist |
| Gordon Worley, MD | Co-Director, Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician |
| Vandana Shashi, MD | Pediatric Geneticist |
| Tammy Yanovitch, MD | Pediatric Ophthalmologist |
| Terri L. Young, MD | Pediatric Ophthalmologist, Ophthalmic Genetics |
| Laura B. Enyedi, MD | Pediatric Ophthalmologist |
| James Burke, MD |
Neurologist, Alzheimer's Disease |
| Eileen M. Raynor, MD |
Pediatric Otolaryngologist |
| Angelo S. Milazzo, MD |
Pediatric Cardiologist |
| Michael G.W. Camitta, MD |
Pediatric Cardiologist |
| Stephanie Burns Wechsler, MD |
Pediatric Cardiologist |
| Robert D. Fitch, MD |
Pediatric Orthopedist |
| Prerana N. Patel, MD |
Pediatric Orthopedist |
| Neil S. Prose, MD |
Pediatric Dermatologist |
| Nancy Friedman, MD |
Pediatric Endocrinologist |
| Nancie MacIver, MD |
Pediatric Endocrinologist |
| Richard M. Kravitz, MD |
Pediatric Pulmonologist |
| John S. Wiener, MD |
Pediatric Urologist |
Core Clinical Staff
Ancillary Services
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| David K. Wallace, MD, MPH | Pediatric Ophthalmologist |
| Sharon F. Freedman, MD | Pediatric Ophthalmologist |
| Jennifer S. Li, MD | Pediatric Cardiologist |
| Michael P. Carboni, MD | Pediatric Cardiologist |
| Michael S. Freemark, MD | Pediatric Endocrinologist |
| Robert W. Benjamin, MD | Pediatric Endocrinologist |
| Deanna W. Adkins, MD | Pediatric Endocrinologist |
| Wallace F. Berman, MD |
Pediatric Gastroenterologist |
| Martin H. Ulshen, MD | Pediatric Gastroenterologist |
| Philip M. Rosoff, MD |
Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist |
| Courtney D. Thornburg, MD, MS | Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist |
| Corinne M. Linardic, MD, PhD | Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist |
| Susan G. Kreissman, MD |
Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist |
| Daniel S. Wechsler, MD, PhD |
Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist |
| J. Marc Majure, MD |
Pediatric Pulmonologist |
| James Jaggers, MD |
Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon |
| Andrew J. Lodge, MD |
Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon |
| Martha Ann Keels, PhD, DDS |
Pediatric Dentist |
| William B. Gallentine, DO |
Pediatric Neurologist |
| Henry E. Rice, MD |
Pediatric Surgeon |
| Gail A. Spiridigliozzi, PhD |
Pediatric Psychologist |
Research Collaborators
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Harrison Jones, PhD |
Speech Pathologist |
| Gail A. Spiridigliozzi, PhD |
Pediatric Psychologist |
| James Heller, MA, MS |
Speech Language Pathologist |
| Jane Ann McKillop, MS, CGC |
Certified Genetic Counselor |
| Ralf Schmid, PhD |
Center for Drug Discovery |
| Donald C. Lo, PhD | Center for Drug Discovery |
| Tammy Yanovitch, MD |
Pediatric Ophthalmologist |
| David Millington, PhD |
Director, Biochemical Genetics Laboratory |
| P. Murali Doraiswamy, MD |
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences |
| K. Ranga Krishnan, MB, ChB | Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences |
| Alex Kemper, MD, MPH, MS | Primary Care Pediatrics |
Clinic Hours & Locations
Lenox Baker Children's HospitalDurham, NC 27705
Tel: 919-684-6669
Hours: First and third Thursdays of each month, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Additional Locations
For patient convenience, ours services are also provided at the following additional locations:
2301 Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27710
Tel: 919-668-4000
Hours: Daily, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
3427 Melrose Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
Tel: 910-323-5940
3480 Wake Forest Road, Suite 310
Raleigh, NC 27609
Tel: 919-862-5750
1126 N. Church St., Suite 203
Greensboro, NC 27401
Tel: 336-235-0944
2711 North Duke St.
Durham, NC 27704
Tel: 919-220-1416
Appointments and Contact Information
- For appointments for new patients, please complete the appropriate form (Adult [PDF, 82.83KB] or Pediatric [PDF, 28.5KB]) and send information to Blythe G. Crissman via phone or fax.
- Phone: 919-681-1976
- Fax: 919-668-0414
- For appointments for returning patients, please call Sandra Durden at 919-684-0307.
- For billing and insurance questions, please call Kristie Lyons at 919-684-4217.
Related Links
- Triangle Down Syndrome Network
- National Down Syndrome Society
- National Down Syndrome Congress
- Anna's Angels
Healthcare Links
Research Links
- Clinical Trials Research for Down Syndrome
- Publications [PDF, 21.8KB]
Clinic Forms
- New Patient Referral Form (Adult) [PDF, 82.83KB]
- New Patient Referral Form (Pediatric) [PDF, 28.5KB]
Upcoming Events
- Duke Down Syndrome Clinic Adult Healthcare Services
- When: Saturday, January 23, 4:00pm to 6:00pm
- Where: Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, 4415 Pleasant Grove Church Road, Raleigh, NC 27613-3132
- What: Presentation about health care for adults with Down Syndrome and discussion of Duke's expanding services.
- RSVP: Leigh Menconi (788-3646 or email)
- Childcare: Will be provided; please RSVP if you need childcare.
- Valentine's Dance
- When: Saturday, February 6, 7:00p.m. to 9:30p.m.
- Where: Millbrook Exchange Community Center, 1905 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27615
- Who: For ages 14 and up. Participants who need 1:1 supervision must provide own chaperone.
- Admission: $5 at the door. Parents & chaperones attend free.
- RSVP: Raleigh Parks & Recreation (Specialized Services) at 831-6640.
- Anna's Angels Gala
- When: Saturday, March 13
- Where: Prestonwood Country Club, 300 Prestonwood Parkway, Cary, NC 27513
- Details: Coming soon.
