Genetics and Dysmorphology

The Genetics Department of Phoenix Children's Hospital offers comprehensive, compassionate evaluation, diagnostic, treatment and follow-up services for children and families with known or suspected genetic conditions. Our services include prenatal genetic counseling, genetic counseling for diagnosed syndromes, medical genetics team evaluations, and state-of-the-art genetic diagnostic laboratory testing.

Physicians

Kirk Aleck, MD, Medical Staff Section Chief

Common Diagnoses Seen:

Phenylketonuria

Marfan Syndrome

Achondroplasia

Velocardiofacial Syndrome

Cleft Lip and Palate

Myelomeningocele

Neurofibromatosis

Urea Cycle Disorders

Muscular Dystrophy

Down Syndrome and other Chromosome Disorders

Programs and Services:

Metabolic Genetics (Treatment of Inborn Errors of Metabolism in children and adults)