Maple syrup urine disease
Healthcare/Doctors
How do I find a center of excellence in maple syrup urine disease?
The maple syrup urine disease family support group has a section on their website of a listing of all metabolic clinics in either the United States or Canada. They are listed by state or by territory. You can find them at this link[/http://msud-support.org/index.php/physician-network?catid=22]
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What specialist doctors should I see with maple syrup urine disease?
Is there a professional group for maple syrup urine disease?
What specialist doctors should I see with maple syrup urine disease?
Along with a primary care physician, individuals with maple syrup urine disease should see a geneticist, a metabolic specialist, and a dietitian. All of these individuals can make up the care team for an individual with maple syrup urine disease. Follow-up frequency should be dictated by each specialist.
References
- Maple Syrup Urine Disease. (2013, May 9). Retrieved February 5, 2016, from GeneReviews: NCBI
Is there a professional group for maple syrup urine disease?
The Society for Inherited Metabolic Disorders is an international organization that works to increase the knowledge about inborn errors of metabolism, including maple syrup urine disease. The society is made of physicians, researchers, and other clinicians. Please visit their website for more information. There are also the Genetic Metabolic Dietitians International and the Society for the Study of Inborn Errors of Metabolism.