Neurogenetics
Patients with a personal or family history of a neurologic disorder with a possible genetic basis receive specialized evaluation and genetic counseling in our neurogenetics clinic. While some patients may have a history of such conditions in their family, others may be the first or only member of their family to exhibit symptoms. A specialized consultation in the neurogenetics clinic can evaluate for a genetic basis to your child's neurologic condition and provide counseling and support to those with a newly diagnosed neurogenetic condition.
This broad spectrum of disorders can include:
- Genetic epilepsies
- Leukodystrophy
- Genetic ataxia
- Brain malformations
- Neurodegeneration or loss of previously acquired skills
- Congenital disorders of glycosylation
- Hypotonia
- Rare or new neurogenetic disorders
- Mitochondrial disorders- through collaboration with biochemical genetics
- Rett syndrome and related disorders clinic
Patients who receive a diagnosis of a muscular dystrophy or related disorder will be referred to our muscular dystrophy association clinic
Amitha Ananth, MD
Director Neurogenetics
Assistant Professor
Division of Pediatric Neurology
Neurogenetics Clinic- Clinic 5
1600 7th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233
Phone: 205-638-2551
Fax: 205-638-2602
