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Learn About Seckel Syndrome

What is the definition of Seckel Syndrome?
Seckel syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by growth retardation, very small head (microcephaly( with intellectual disability , and unique facial features such as large eyes, beak-like nose, narrow face, and receding lower jaw. Some people with Seckel syndrome may also have blood abnormalities. Seckel syndrome is inherited in an autosomal recessive fashion.
What are the alternative names for Seckel Syndrome?
  • Seckel syndrome
  • Bird-headed dwarfism
  • Nanocephalic dwarfism
  • SCKL
  • Seckel-type dwarfism
Who are the top Seckel Syndrome Local Doctors?
Khyati V. Kadia
Advanced in Seckel Syndrome
Family Medicine
Advanced in Seckel Syndrome
Family Medicine

UPMC Primary Care

501 Howard Avenue, 
Altoona, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English, Gujarati , Hindi
Offers Telehealth

Khyati Kadia, MD, specializes in family medicine and is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She practices at Altoona Family Physicians and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. She completed her residency at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford and medical degree at Windsor University School of Medicine. Dr. Kadia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seckel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Kenny-Caffey Syndrome Type 2, Campomelic Dysplasia, Winchester Syndrome, and Russell-Silver Dwarfism.

Experienced in Seckel Syndrome
Cardiology | Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Experienced in Seckel Syndrome
Cardiology | Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

Seton Family Of Doctors

11111 Research Blvd, Suite 300, 
Austin, TX 
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Mary Cishek is a Cardiologist and an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Cishek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seckel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Heart Failure, Heart Transplant, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. Dr. Cishek is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Seckel Syndrome
Experienced in Seckel Syndrome

Promedica Central Physicians

6005 Monclova Rd, Suite 320, 
Maumee, OH 
Languages Spoken:
English, Arabic, Arabic - Jordanian
Accepting New Patients

Mohammad El Sayyad is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Maumee, Ohio. Dr. El Sayyad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seckel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. El Sayyad is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center