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Turner Syndrome Center
The Turner Syndrome Center at Akron Children’s Hospital is the only comprehensive pediatric treatment center in northeast Ohio. Our team of pediatric experts help manage every facet of a patient’s care, providing coordinated access to specialists:
- Audiology
- Cardiology
- Dietitians
- Endocrinology
- Gastroenterology
- Genetics
- Nephrology
- Neurodevelopmental
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopedics
- Social worker
About Turner syndrome.
Turner syndrome is a genetic condition that affects one in 2,000 female babies born each year. Girls with Turner syndrome may be born a normal size but may start to slip down the growth charts as they reach pre-school age and beyond. Puberty may also be delayed.
Symptoms may include:
- Short stature.
- Puffy hands and feet.
- Upturned fingernails.
- A wide short neck and broad chest.
- Low set ears and hairline.
- Dental problems, such as a high arched palate.
- Hearing loss and ear infections.
- Heart abnormalities.
- Diabetes and hypothyroidism.
- Delayed puberty.
Locations
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Turner Syndrome Center
Akron Children's Hospital Turner Syndrome Center, Akron
Considine Professional Building
215 West Bowery Street
Level 6
Akron, Ohio 44308
Fax: 330-543-8489
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Akron Children's Hospital Turner Syndrome Center, Akron
Considine Professional Building
215 West Bowery Street
Level 6
Akron, Ohio 44308
Fax: 330-543-8489
More about this location...
Map & directions
Our Doctors/Providers
Department Heads:
Lisa Davis, MSN, APRN-CNP
Co-Director, Turner Syndrome Center; Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
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Alicia Lowes, DO
Director, Turner Syndrome Center; Pediatric Endocrinologist
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Some of the Conditions We Treat...
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