Mitochondrial Medicine Program Patient Stories

After severe mitochondrial disease claimed their son, a New York family relied on medical advances — and CHOP — to have a healthy daughter.

CHOP provides the answer to 26-year mitochondrial disease mystery to parents grateful for closure in their daughter’s death.

Davis’ initial mitochondrial disease outlook was grim, but a refined diagnosis at CHOP led to treatment that put him on a path with a bright future.

When a year of bloodwork failed to uncover the cause of Baron’s progressive developmental delays, his family turned to CHOP’s Mitochondrial Medicine for answers.

After a decade, doctors finally provide answers and treatment for a child with a rare syndrome.

Ignacio has been a healthy and active kid since he received a liver transplant at CHOP when he was two months old, part of his treatment for a rare form of mitochondrial disease.

Facing a tough diagnosis together, CHOP doctors offer Dakota hope and support, while she helps them learn more about her rare mitochondrial disease.

Ryan, 12, has mitochondrial disorder and eosinophilic esophagitis. With the help of specialists, he’s able to attend classes at school.

Louie began suffering from a form of mitochondrial disease when he was 11. Now 18, symptoms of his disease have been reduced through exercise.