Pediatric Genetics Clinics

The Unit of Pediatric Genetics diagnoses and treats genetic syndromes that manifest in childhood. Children with genetic problems from all over Israel are referred to the clinic. The most common reasons are delays in development, autism, congenital defects and hereditary diseases. The unit also counsels the different pediatric departments at Shaare Zedek and the NICU. The goal is to find the genetic cause for the child's condition, create an individualized treatment plan, assess the risk for recurrence of the situation and prevent the birth of additional children with the same condition.