Services & Specialties
Epigenetic Syndromes

Get expert answers and a personalized care plan for your child’s rare genetic condition.
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Expert Care for Your Child’s Epigenetic Syndrome

A rare genetic diagnosis can bring many questions about your child’s health, development and future. Our team can help you understand what the diagnosis means and what comes next.

The Epigenetic Syndromes Clinic provides expert care for children with rare and complex genetic conditions, including Rubinstein-Taybi, Kabuki and CHARGE syndromes, Cornelia de Lange syndrome, VACTERL and other congenital epigenetic disorders. We can help confirm a diagnosis, explain genetic test results and provide expert guidance for managing your child’s condition.

We look at your child’s health and development as a whole to create a personalized care plan. We also connect your family with specialists, research opportunities, support and other helpful resources.

Why Choose the Epigenetic Syndromes Clinic at Cincinnati Children’s?

  • Expertise in Rubinstein-Taybi, CHARGE and other rare epigenetic syndromes.
  • Team-based care that brings together specialists based on your child’s needs.
  • Personalized care plans focused on your child’s health and development.
  • Second opinions and advanced testing to help you understand your child’s diagnosis and next steps.

Epigenetic Syndrome Expertise, Testing and Team Care

Experts in Rare Syndromes

Our team has deep expertise in rare and complex genetic conditions, including longstanding expertise in Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome.

We also specialize in CHARGE syndrome and work closely with the CHARGE Center at Cincinnati Children’s, the first dedicated center of its kind in the nation.

Families from across the country and around the world come to Cincinnati Children’s for our expertise in these rare conditions.

Testing That Guides Care

An accurate diagnosis can provide important answers and help you understand what comes next for your child.

We offer genetic and episignature testing and interpret the results alongside your child’s symptoms and medical history. This comprehensive approach can help confirm a diagnosis and inform your child’s care plan.

What if my child already has a diagnosis?

Our experts can review your child’s diagnosis, medical history and current needs. A second opinion can provide additional clarity and help you make informed decisions about their care.

One Plan From Many Experts

Epigenetic syndromes can affect many aspects of a child’s health and development. That can mean seeing specialists across several areas of medicine.

We bring those experts together based on your child’s needs. Their care team may include specialists in developmental and behavioral pediatrics, cardiology, neurology, endocrinology, aerodigestive care, orthopaedics and other areas.

This team approach helps us see the full picture and gives your family a clearer plan for moving forward.

Care Built Around Your Child

Every child with an epigenetic syndrome is different. We consider your child’s medical history, development and your family’s priorities to create a tailored care plan.

We can also connect your family with research opportunities, helpful resources and support from others affected by the same condition.

Expertise Worth Traveling For

We care for families from Cincinnati, across the country and around the world. You may come to Cincinnati Children’s for a single consultation or return for occasional follow-up visits while continuing your child’s day-to-day care closer to home.

Our specialists can provide guidance to help your child’s local doctors carry out the recommended care plan.

If you’re traveling to Cincinnati, our Concierge Services team can help with lodging, transportation and other needs.