Children’s National Hospital
111 Michigan Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20010
+1 202 476 5000
pediatrics.northwell.edu/departments-services/pediatric-medical-genetics
🗂️ Intake Coordinator:
Alexa Taylor, M.S. | Senior Clinical Research Coordinator | ataylor4@childrensnational.org
🩺 Clinical Lead:
Dr. Eyby Leon, M.D. | Medical Geneticist
🏥 Multidisciplinary Care Team:
Developmental or neuro-psychologist
Epileptologist
Genetic Counselor
Metabolic specialist
Neurologist
🔬 Center Focus:
Clinical
Research
🔄 Supports Pediatric Transition to Adult Care:
Yes
⭐ Mission, Vision, Purpose:
The mission of Children’s National is to excel in Care, Advocacy, Research and Education. We accomplish this through providing a quality healthcare experience for our patients and families, improving health outcomes for children regionally, nationally and internationally, and leading the creation of innovative solutions to pediatric health challenges. Our core values include compassion (creating an exceptional patient experience), commitment (serving with integrity), and connection (developing inclusive relationships).
In becoming an RSU Center of Excellence, Children's National is dedicated to supporting patients and families throughout their lives in navigating this diagnostic odyssey. Children's National is motivated in starting and maintaining a variety of clinical trials and related studies to support rare disease populations.