Multidisciplinary care at Dell Children's
At Dell Children’s Medical Center – Marnie Paul Specialty Care Center, we’re bringing together multidisciplinary care teams to diagnose, treat and manage the care of children with complex and chronic conditions, such as spina bifida, cystic fibrosis and congenital malformations. If your child has a complex condition, they may benefit from the care of multiple specialists with expertise in their condition. Your child’s care team collaborates to deliver comprehensive care.
Each appointment starts with a conversation between you, your child and your child’s specialist. Depending on your child’s condition, they may meet with multiple specialists in one visit. If your child needs diagnostic tests or imaging, you are connected to onsite imaging and labs at Dell Children’s Medical Center. Then, your child’s care team works together with you to create a care plan that’s right for your child or to adjust your child’s ongoing care plan.
Multispecialty care teams at the Marnie Paul Specialty Care Center include:
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Aerodigestive Clinic
The Aerodigestive Clinic provides advanced care for children with complex airway, respiratory and gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. This clinic brings together a multispecialty team of pediatric ear, nose and throat doctors, pediatric pulmonologists, pediatric GI doctors, dietitians, speech therapists, respiratory therapists and more. Together, we diagnose, treat and manage the care of children with these complex conditions. To schedule an appointment, please call 512-324-0137.
Find out more about aerodigestive care at Dell Children’s.
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Audiology Clinic
Pediatric audiologists at the Audiology Clinic at Dell Children’s diagnose and treat hearing loss and other hearing-related conditions in infants and children. Our care team is experienced in working with children who have complex conditions and medical needs. Your child’s care team may also include ear, nose and throat doctors, speech therapists, mental health specialists and social workers to deliver comprehensive care for your child. To schedule an appointment, please call 512-324-0137.
Find out more about audiology at Dell Children’s.
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Bone Disease Clinic
Pediatric specialists at Dell Children’s have the expertise to diagnose, treat and manage the care of children with bone diseases, such as osteogenesis imperfecta. Pediatric specialists in orthopedics, genetics and endocrinology work together to diagnose and treat bone diseases in children. To schedule an appointment, please call 512-324-0137.
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Cast Clinic
After getting care at the ER, children with fractures may be referred to the Cast Clinic at Dell Children’s. Our clinic brings together a multispecialty team of pediatric orthopedics surgeons, pediatric radiologists, pediatric nurses, cast technicians, child life specialists and social workers. Together, we deliver comprehensive care for children with fractures, including:
- Cast placement
- Cast removal
- Pin removals
- Splint removals
Our goal is to help your child heal from fractures without having ongoing complications. To schedule an appointment, please call 512-324-0137.
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Cerebral Palsy Clinic
The Cerebral Palsy Program at Dell Children’s is designed to help improve the quality of life for children with cerebral palsy and their family. Our care team includes pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists, pediatric orthopedic surgeons, pediatric physical therapists, pediatric occupational therapists, pediatric speech therapists, pediatric nurses and social workers. Together, we diagnose, treat and manage the care of children with cerebral palsy. To schedule an appointment, please call 512-324-0137.
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Cystic Fibrosis Clinic
The Cystic Fibrosis Clinic at Dell Children’s Medical Center delivers the latest in care for children and young adults with cystic fibrosis (CF) in Central Texas. Our clinic brings together an experienced team of pediatric pulmonologists, gastroenterologists (GI), respiratory therapists, physical therapists, dietitians, pharmacists, genetic counselors, psychologists, social workers, child life specialists and a dedicated nurse coordinator. Together, we diagnose, treat and help manage CF from infancy into adulthood. To schedule an appointment, please call 512-324-0137.
Find out more about CF care at Dell Children’s.
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Feeding Clinic
Gastrointestinal (GI) specialists at the Feeding Clinic at Dell Children’s deliver advanced care for children with feeding and motility disorders. Your child may meet with nurses, dieticians, social workers, therapists and advanced practice clinicians during their visit. We work together to create a comprehensive and individualized feeding plan for your child. To schedule an appointment, please call 512-324-0137.
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Foot and Ankle Program
At the Foot and Ankle Program at Dell Children’s, we have a pediatric orthopedic surgeon specializing in surgical care for foot and ankle conditions, including:
- Accessory navicular
- Bunions
- Clubfoot
- Duplicate toes
- Flat feet
- Hamstring and achilles contractures
- Metatarsus adductus
- Painful feet
- Skew foot
- Tarsal Coalitions
- Toe walking
- Traumatic injury to foot and ankle
- Vertical talus
- Other congenital foot deformities
Our care team also includes a nurse navigator and social worker, who help coordinate and schedule appointments. We also connect families with resources within Dell Children’s Medical Center and in the community. To schedule an appointment, please call 512-324-0137.
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Hand and Upper Extremity (wrist, elbow and arm) Program
The Hand and Upper Extremity Program at Dell Children’s brings together a team of orthopedic surgeons, plastic surgeons, occupational therapists, nurses, social workers and an athletic trainer. Our renowned and experienced surgeons are fellowship trained in hand and microsurgery. Together, we provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, management, surgical care and rehabilitation for children with congenital hand differences, traumatic hand injuries and other conditions. To schedule an appointment, please call 512-324-0137.
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Leg Length Discrepancy Clinic
The Leg Length Discrepancy Clinic at Dell Children’s brings together a team of pediatric specialists who provide comprehensive evaluation, surgical care and rehabilitation for children with differences in the length of their legs. To schedule an appointment, please call 512-324-0137.
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Musculoskeletal Tumor Clinic
Specialists at the Musculoskeletal Tumor Clinic at Dell Children's provide comprehensive care for children with bone tumors, bone cysts and other malformations of the bones, joints, muscles and connective tissues. Our care team includes pediatric orthopedic surgeons, pediatric oncologists, pediatric physical therapists, pediatric radiologists, pediatric nurses and social workers. Together, we provide thorough assessment, diagnosis, surgical care and rehabilitation. To schedule an appointment, please call 512-324-0137.
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Neuromuscular Spine Clinic
Specialists at the Neuromuscular Spine Clinic at Dell Children's provide comprehensive care for children with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, spinal muscular atrophy, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, hip dysplasia and other neuromuscular spine conditions. Our care team includes pediatric orthopedic surgeons, pediatric physical therapists, pediatric radiologists, pediatric nurses and social workers. Together, we provide thorough assessment, diagnosis, surgical care and rehabilitation. To schedule an appointment, please call 512-324-0137.
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Nutrition Services
Pediatric registered dietitians at Dell Children’s deliver advanced nutritional care for infants, children and teens. We have pediatric dietitians who specialize in medical nutrition therapy for children with concerns such as:
- Abnormal menstruation
- Allergies and food sensitivities
- Failure to thrive
- High blood pressure
- Lipid abnormalities, including fatty liver
- Oral aversions (food aversions)
- Obesity and overweight
- Picky eating
- Prediabetes and diabetes
- Tube feeding management
To schedule an appointment, please call 512-324-0137.
Find out more about nutrition care at Dell Children’s.
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Orthopedic Clinic
At Dell Children's, you are connected to the only all-pediatric orthopedic team in the region. Our care team is highly trained in diagnostics and treatment of orthopedic injuries and diseases. Our care team includes pediatric orthopedic surgeons, orthopedic specialists, therapists, radiologists, nurses and child life specialists. To schedule an appointment, please call 512-324-0137.
Find out more about orthopedic care at Dell Children's.
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Spina Bifida Clinic
Children with spina bifida can benefit from having a multispecialty team. At the Spina Bifida Clinic at Dell Children’s, our care team includes pediatric:
- Neurosurgeons
- Urologists
- Orthopedists
- Spine specialists
- Nurse coordinators
- Dietitians
- Social workers
- Physiatrists (PM&R)
- Physical therapists
- Occupational therapists
- Orthotists
- Enterostomal therapy nurses
- Wheelchair and equipment specialists
We work together to deliver comprehensive care for children with spina bifida. To schedule an appointment, please call 512-324-0137.
Find out more about spina bifida care at Dell Children’s.
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Sports Medicine Clinic
Specialists at the Sports Medicine Clinic at Dell Children's provide comprehensive care for children with sports injuries. Our care team includes pediatric orthopedic surgeons, pediatric sports medicine specialists, pediatric nurses and social workers. Together, we provide thorough assessment, diagnosis, surgical care and more. To schedule an appointment, please call 512-324-0137.
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Tracheostomy and Home Ventilator Program
The Tracheostomy and Home Ventilator Program at Dell Children’s is designed to care for children with tracheostomies and children that are dependent on mechanical ventilation. The goal of our program is to manage the complex medical needs of these children by working closely with many different specialists in the same visit. Our care team includes pediatric ear, nose and throat specialists, pediatric pulmonologists, pediatric respiratory therapists, pediatric audiologists, pediatric dietitians, pediatric nurses and social workers. To schedule an appointment, please call 512-324-0137.
Find out more about tracheostomy and home ventilator care at Dell Children's.
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Trauma Follow-Up Program
The Trauma Follow-Up Program at Dell Children's provides follow up care after a trauma injury. Your child’s care team includes advanced practice nurses and other pediatric specialists. To schedule an appointment, please call 512-324-0137.
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Wound Clinic
The Wound Clinic at Dell Children’s provides surgical care and rehabilitation for children with severe wounds resulting from trauma, surgery, burns, infection and cancer. Our care team includes pediatric plastic surgeons, pediatric physical therapists, pediatric nurses and social workers. To schedule an appointment, please call 512-324-0137.