Williams Syndrome Clinic
The Williams Syndrome Clinic at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) provides families who have a child with Williams syndrome with consultation from all the specialists their child needs.
CHOP’s multispecialty clinic is one of the largest in the world dedicated to:
- providing critical services to individuals with Williams syndrome
- meeting their care needs as they transition from childhood to adulthood
- advancing genetic research about the disorder
CHOP’s Williams Syndrome Clinic is part of the Armellino Center of Excellence for Williams Syndrome, a recently-established collaborative program between CHOP and Penn Medicine dedicated to bolstering research, clinical care and social support across the lifespan for individuals with Williams syndrome. Together, CHOP and Penn Medicine are working to improve the quality of care and long-term outcomes for children and adults with Williams syndrome.
What is Williams syndrome?
Williams syndrome (WS) is a rare genetic disorder caused by deletions on chromosome 7q11 and affects 1 in every 7,500 births in the United States. Individuals with Williams syndrome may have medical, behavioral, and developmental features that require specialized care. Common challenges include cardiovascular, neurodevelopmental and growth differences. For most individuals with Williams syndrome, there is no previous family history of the condition.
Conditions We Treat
Williams syndrome
Our Team
What makes the ACE for Williams Syndrome program unique is the multidisciplinary team that brings their specific expertise to each patient. Our clinic is led by Sanmati Cuddapah, MD, a clinical geneticist with special expertise in Williams syndrome, and includes a genetic counselor, nurse practitioner, neuropsychologist, patient navigator and research coordinator. Our team collaborates with other specialists across disciplines at Penn and CHOP to provide an individualized care plan.
What to expect
Our team will work with your family to determine which specialists are appropriate to see your child. Once you have scheduled an appointment with the ACE for Williams Syndrome program, you will be emailed intake forms and a request for medical records and other information. Our goal is to provide patients with a comprehensive, coordinated plan that optimizes their medical care, development, and quality of life.
Appointment scheduling
To schedule an appointment, call (888) 7-ACE-4-WS, email aceforws@pennmedicine.upenn.edu or contact us online.