What doctor or specialist should I go for down's syndrome?

Down's syndrome

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder produced by an extra chromosome, which causes intellectual disability and physical development disorder.

To treat down's syndrome the most common doctors or specialists are:

Geneticist :

The geneticist is a doctor specialized in investigating diseases of biological inheritance.

Physiatrist :

A physiatrist is a doctor who specializes in diseases that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles and tendons and is responsible for restoring lost abilities due to illness or injury.

Cardiologist :

A cardiologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the heart and blood vessels: the cardiovascular system.

Pediatrician :

A pediatrician is the specialist in charge of the health care and diseases of children and adolescents from birth to 18 years.

Doctor :

A doctor or family doctor is responsible for diagnosing and prescribing medical treatments to patients. The family doctor refers to patients where a specialist when a specific treatment is required.

Speech language pathologist :

The speech therapist is the professional specialist in speech, language, social and cognitive communication and swallowing disorders.

Occupational therapy :

Occupational therapy uses techniques through activities that promote and maintain people's health.

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Remember that for the proper selection of health professional that treats down's syndrome you must consider the nature, severity and symptoms you are presenting.