Referral Directory

Physician Contact:

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

Hospital Contact:

Gail Brookshire, MS, CGC

Key Contact:

Martha Barton, L.M.S.W. - Psychosocial support.
Gail Brookshire, MS, CGC - Genetic counseling.
Katie Green, MS, RD, LD - Nutrition evaluation and counseling for children with genetic disorders
Katie Green, MS, RD, LD - Nutrition evaluation and counseling for children with genetic disorders
Donnice Michel, MS, CGC - Genetic Counseling
Christine Quinn, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech Therapy - Genetic Counseling
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 children with known or suspected inborn errors of metabolism
• Education about specific inborn errors of metabolism
• Comprehensive case management with referral to medical specialists, community resources and support groups
• Family history analysis and genetic counseling to discuss reproductive options

Procedures performed or problems diagnosed and treated:

• Treatment for metabolic disorders
• Blood, urine, enzyme and DNA analysis for diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism
• Nutritional evaluation and counseling for children with inborn errors of metabolism
• Psychosocial assessment and counseling

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 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
Genetics

UT Southwestern Medical Center:

Pediatric Genetics and Metabolism Program

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