Unique, Expert Care for Extra-Special Patients
Kids diagnosed with Down syndrome bring extra love and life to their families, and they may also have extra needs. Our Down syndrome program is in your family’s corner, from diagnosis — whether that occurs during pregnancy or at birth — through your child’s transition into adulthood. You’ll have the support of not only the Down syndrome community but also the expertise and compassionate care of our AdventHealth for Children team members.
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Prenatal Care
During pregnancy, you and your baby will be cared for right from the start. Our Down syndrome program provides social work coordination, support liaison with your primary obstetric provider, a maternal-fetal medicine practitioner, parent education classes and cooperation with birth planning. We'll also assist you with referrals to specialists, fetal echoes and diagnostic testing. With a whole team by your side, you can await your bundle of joy with all the support you need.
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Specialty Clinical Care
Our SMILE with Stella Tremonti Down Syndrome Clinic provides access to an experienced primary care provider, plus specialists like speech, occupational and physical therapists, dietitians, nutritionists and exercise pathologists. The clinic also serves as an education arm for families, offering classes and specialty programming like exercise and athletics. You’ll also be assigned a care coordinator and social worker, so you feel confident in the support we provide to your family at all stages of life.
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Transition Into Adulthood
Through our Down syndrome program, we’ll help you make the best plan for your child as they become an adult. With guardianship tracks, continuing education and workforce integration, their future is bright.
Lilian Ablan Roldan, MD
Board-certified pediatric primary care physician
Asef Mahmud, MD, FAAP
Board-certified adult primary care physician
Stacy McConkey, MD
Board-certified pediatric primary care physician
Jennifer Ketchersid, APRN
Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider
Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida (DSACF)
National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)
