Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is a genetic condition present from before birth, caused by an additional copy of chromosome 21. It influences physical and cognitive development, and each person experiences it differently.
Frequent characteristics:
- Particular physical features and lower muscle tone at birth
- Their own pace in development and learning
- A greater likelihood of certain health conditions that are worth following up on
Why does follow-up matter? Comprehensive and early care favors development, health, and quality of life.
Which specialists treat it? Support is usually multidisciplinary: pediatrics, genetics, pediatric cardiology, pediatric endocrinology, and physical therapy, among others, depending on each person's needs. Having a professional team helps to provide appropriate support at every stage.
Data on 107 doctors who treat down syndrome
Specialties that treat down syndrome
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Doctors specialized in down syndrome
Dr. Mauricio Silva Barragan
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Oscar Sánchez Escandón
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Joern Walter Fritz Kauffmann
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dra. Leticia Gutiérrez Pérez
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Frequently asked questions
What is down syndrome?
Down syndrome is a genetic condition present from before birth, caused by an additional copy of chromosome 21. It influences physical and cognitive development, and each person experiences it differently.
Which doctor treats down syndrome?
Down Syndrome is usually treated by specialists in pediatric cardiologist, pediatric endocrinologist, physiotherapist, geneticist, complementary therapist, general practitioner, internist, nephrologist, pediatric nephrologist, neonatologist, pediatric pulmonologist, neurologist, pediatrician, educational psychologist, pediatric neurologist, clinical pathologist, educational psychologist, pediatric cardiologist, pediatric gastroenterologist.