We work collaboratively with specialists throughout our hospital to provide comprehensive care for your child’s genetic condition.

The Neurocutaneous Disorders Clinic at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital sees patients with genetic conditions affecting the nerves and skin, such as neurofibromatosis and tuberous sclerosis. Led by Stacie Stapleton, M.D., director of pediatric neuro-oncology at Johns Hopkins All Children’s, the Neurocutaneous Disorders Clinic consists of a multidisciplinary team of specialists from neurology, neuro-oncology, neuropsychology and genetics.

How Our Clinic Works

Our dedicated team provides care that is as comprehensive as it is compassionate. Patients visiting our clinic are evaluated by several specialists at the same time during the office visit, including:

• Neurology. Patients meet with a neurologist to asses any neurological symptoms.
• Neuro-oncology. A neuro-oncologist will evaluate the patient for tumor risks and discuss a management plan.
• Neuropsychology. A neuropsychologist will evaluate appropriate psychosocial development and developmental stages.
• Genetics. After meeting with a genetic counselor, the patient’s medical history will be reviewed and a genetic counselor will obtain a complete three-generation family tree. One of our genetics physicians will determine if genetic testing is recommended. For this DNA testing insurance approval is obtained before testing. 

After the initial clinic visit, patients are usually seen for follow-up appointments every six months to one year or as needed, depending on your child’s condition. We coordinate directly with the child’s regular physician or specialist throughout the patient’s care.

Conditions We Treat

Our team of specialists treats a variety of conditions, including:

• Neurofibromatosis
• Schwannomatosis
• Sturge-Weber syndrome
• Tuberous sclerosis