New Fragile X Clinic in New Orleans at Manning Family Childrenʼs Hospital

Kristin Bogart

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We are thrilled to announce the return of a Fragile X clinic to New Orleans, Louisiana. The clinic is located at Children’s Hospital New Orleans and is being run by Dr. Susan Fielkow, who ran a previous Fragile X clinic at a different hospital in New Orleans.

Dr. Fielkow is a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician and will see patients from birth to age 21. The clinic belongs to the NFXF’s Fragile X Clinical & Research Consortium (FXCRC) and, as a member, benefits from communication with and the expertise of the 40+ U.S. and international clinics that belong to the FXCRC.

In addition to serving families in New Orleans, the clinic serves the greater Gulf South Region. As with all FXCRC clinics, medical evaluation (including medication) is a core component, and families who visit will be able to take home Fragile X-specific treatment recommendations to their primary care provider, as well as to their child’s educators and therapists.

In addition, various other services, including psychology, genetics, and social work, are provided directly by the clinic or through referral on an as-needed basis.

Learn more and find a Fragile X syndrome clinic near you.

About the Author

Kristin Bogart

Kristin joined the NFXF team in 2019. She has over 25 years of experience in fundraising and non-profit management, event planning, and board and volunteer development. She earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s in public administration.