Turner Syndrome Clinic
Turner Syndrome Clinic
Turner syndrome is a difference in the number or structure of sex chromosomes. It is a genetic condition found in children who are assigned female at birth. Turner syndrome is relatively common, occurring in about 1 in 2,500 female births.
Turner syndrome is linked to a higher risk of certain conditions, like growth and puberty problems, heart problems, kidney problems, learning difficulties, and loss of fertility. Many children with Turner syndrome will not have all of these conditions. A specially trained team must monitor for and treat any associated medical conditions.
About Us
At Nationwide Children’s Hospital, we’re One Team™. That means our Turner Syndrome Clinic includes many different subspecialists to provide the best care possible. We do this by:
- Monitoring growth and pubertal development and providing treatment, if needed
- Genetic counseling
- Counseling for gynecology care and fertility
- Screening for anxiety and depression
- Screening for learning differences
- Screening hearing
- Participating in research to improve clinical care
Meet Our Turner Syndrome Clinic Team
Our subspecialists in the Turner Syndrome Clinic include:
- Endocrinology
- Gynecology
- Genetics
- Nephrology
- Psychology
- Audiology
- Social Work
We also work closely with other subspecialists at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and can refer patients that need care in cardiology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, and others.
Meet Our Leadership
What To Expect
The goal of our Turner Syndrome Clinic is to provide complete and personalized care for your child. Since you’ll be seeing many different providers, please plan on spending several hours with us.
- Visits in our clinic may be every 4 to 6 months or yearly, depending on your child’s needs.
- Every visit will include measurements of growth and blood pressure, discussions with physicians and other team members, and a physical exam.
- Visits may also include hearing screening and questionnaires for anxiety or learning difficulties.
- After each visit, blood tests or imaging, like X-rays or ultrasounds, may be needed.
Our team is also available for questions between visits by phone or MyChart®.
Becoming a Patient
Physician referral is preferred. If self-referral is requested, families can call Endocrinology at (614) 722-4425 and should provide documentation confirming diagnosis.
