Children with neurofibromatosis type 1 who see multiple specialists may benefit from the monthly NF Multidisciplinary Clinic at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. 

Pediatric specialists who participate in the monthly clinic include:

• NF specialists providing routine annual visits and MRI review
• Ophthalmology and neuro-ophthalmology providing routine annual visits and visual assessments
• Neurology for children with ADHD, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, behavioral concerns, seizures and sleep disorders
• Orthopedics for children with scoliosis, pseudoarthrosis, and other bone issues
• Neuropsychology offering one-visit interventions to help families devise and implement solutions to challenges with attention, initiation, inhibition, memory, processing speed, planning, organization, flexibility, self-monitoring, time management and emotional control

Who is eligible?

To be eligible, patients should meet the following criteria:

1. Established patients at CHOP with the diagnosis of neurofibromatosis type 1
2. Due to see or would benefit from seeing at least three of the specialists who participate in the clinic

Please contact us at chopnf@email.chop.edu if you are interested in learning more or scheduling an appointment.

Please note: Transferring care from your current providers is not necessary. This multidisciplinary clinic is available monthly as needed.