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(L – R) Dr. Greenwood with patient, Marianna Huth; her mother, Janet Huth; and study coordinator. Dr. Greenwood established the program in at ºÚÁÏÍø nearly 50 years ago.\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As clinic co-directors, Dr. Soma Sengupta and Dr. Eric Creed oversee a multidisciplinary team of experts who specialize in the diagnosis and management of neurofibromatosis. Our specialists include neurologists, geneticists, genetic counselors, a neuropsychologist, general oncologists, neuro-oncologists, orthopedic oncologists, neuro-otologists, neuro-ophthalmologists, and neurosurgeons with expertise in managing brain and spinal tumors.<\/p>\n

Learn more about Neurofibromatosis team here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\nClinical Care<\/span>

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The clinic\u2019s care providers take a personalized, family-centered approach to your child\u2019s treatment, often seeing families with more than one affected member.<\/p>\n

ºÚÁÏÍø\u2019s state-of-the-art imaging facility includes the only MRI\/PET machine in North Carolina. A single imaging study can identify tumors throughout the body, allowing for the monitoring of tumor growth or detection of malignant tumors. The clinic provides treatment for many different types of NF tumors and participates in studies of new drugs to treat tumors caused by neurofibromatosis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRecognition<\/span>

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\"Children'sIn recognition of the ºÚÁÏÍø Neurofibromatosis Clinic\u2019s quality of care, expertise, and research, the Children\u2019s Tumor Foundation has designated the clinic as a member of their nationwide network of clinics. The NF Clinic Network includes clinics that provide comprehensive medical care, foster patient education, and encourage clinical research trials to provide new ways to care for patients with neurofibromatosis. The ºÚÁÏÍø NF Clinic enthusiastically supports the vision of the Children\u2019s Tumor Foundation to end neurofibromatosis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAppointments<\/span>

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Ask your doctor to fax a referral form to (984) 974-5437 or submit a child neurology referral through ºÚÁÏÍø CareLink. Call (984) 974-7337 if you have any questions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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As clinic co-directors, Dr. Soma Sengupta and Dr. Eric Creed oversee a multidisciplinary team of experts who specialize in the diagnosis and management of neurofibromatosis. Our specialists include neurologists, geneticists, genetic counselors, a neuropsychologist, general oncologists, neuro-oncologists, orthopedic oncologists, neuro-otologists, neuro-ophthalmologists, and neurosurgeons with expertise in managing brain and spinal tumors. 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