Referral Directory

Physician Contact:

Lewis J. Waber, M.D., Ph.D.

Hospital Contact:

Gail Brookshire, MS, CGC

Key Contact:

Gail Brookshire, MS, CGC
Mary Esther Carlin, M.D.
Debbie Clark, LMSW-ACP - Psychosocial support
Donnice Michel, MS, CGC
Christine Quinn, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech Therapy
Lewis J. Waber, M.D., Ph.D. - Metabolic disease, genetics

Phone numbers:

214-456- 2357
Fax: 214-456-2567

Description of services:

• Evaluation and testing for people with known or suspected genetic disorders
• Information about specific genetic diseases
• Comprehensive case management with referral to medical specialists, community resources and support groups
• Family history analysis and genetic counseling to discuss reproductive options
• Chromosomal, metabolic and DNA analysis for diagnosis of genetic disease
• Nutritional evaluation and counseling for children with genetic disorders
• Psychosocial assessment and counseling

Procedures performed or problems diagnosed and treated:

• Any condition involving birth defects, developmental delay or mental retardation
• Known genetic disorder in child or family member

Information for referral sources:

• Self-referral or healthcare professional referral accepted.
• Pre-authorization is required by some insurance plans.
• To avoid unnecessary testing, have the family bring, or the physician send, relevant medical records, test results and X-rays to the appointment.
• Services are provided in close cooperation with the patient’s referring physician.
• Diagnosis, evaluation and recommended treatment information is provided promptly to the referring physician.

Please provide the following when calling to schedule a patient for a diagnostic examination:

• Patient name and date of birth
• Probable diagnosis
• Insurance/referral information
• Physician clinical findings or symptoms which caused the patient to visit physician

Related Listings:

Down Syndrome
Metabolic Disease

 

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