The program's services, staff and contact info
The program's services
The Mucopolysaccharidoses and Mucolipidoses Treatment Program offers a full range of services including the following:
- Comprehensive coordination of care with multiple pediatric specialists for these multi-system disorders at one of the nation's top children's hospitals
- Expertise in the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of all MPS and ML disorders
- Bilingual staff to assure excellent service to all families
- A team-like approach to ensure that families have a clear understanding of the disorder and treatment options
The center's staff
The staff members of the treatment center closely follow the latest treatments and research in the field of MPS and ML and strive to create innovative treatment programs.
Barbara K. Burton, MD, Medical Geneticist, Director, MPS and ML Treatment Program
Reggie E. Duerst, MD, Hematologist-Oncologist; Director, Stem Cell Transplant Program
Joel Charrow, MD, Medical Geneticist, Co-Director, Skeletal Dysplasia Program
John F. Sarwark, MD , Orthopedic Surgeon, Co-Director, Skeletal Dysplasia Program
Katherine Kim, MS, Genetic Counselor
Andrea Paras, MS, Genetic Counselor
Shanna Randolph, RN, APN, Nurse Practitioner
Contact Us
If you or someone you know has an MPS or ML disorder, please call for an appointment Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Telephone: 773.880.4462
Fax: 773.929.9565
Write to us at:
Children's Memorial Hospital
MPS/ML Treatment Center
2300 Children's Plaza, Box 59
Chicago, IL 60614-3363