Phoenix Children’s Designated a GLUT1 Deficiency Collaborative Care Network Site

Phoenix Children’s is officially a GLUT1 Deficiency Collaborative Care Network site, highlighting their expertise in rare neurological care and ketogenic diet therapy in partnership with Barrow Neurological Institute. This designation reflects Phoenix Children’s commitment to providing comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for children with GLUT1 Deficiency Syndrome, which is a rare genetic disorder affecting glucose transport in the brain. The collaboration aims to enhance patient outcomes and support families affected by this condition.

About Phoenix Children’s: About Phoenix Children's is one of the nation's largest pediatric health systems. It comprises Phoenix Children's Hospital – Thomas Campus, Phoenix Children’s Hospital – Arrowhead Campus, Phoenix Children's Hospital – East Valley, Phoenix Children’s – Avondale Campus, four pediatric specialty and urgent care centers, 11 community pediatric practices, 20 outpatient clinics, two ambulatory surgery centers and seven community-service outpatient clinics throughout the state of Arizona.

The system provides world-class inpatient, outpatient, trauma, emergency and urgent care and has been serving children and families for 40 years. Phoenix Children's Care Network includes more than 1,405 pediatric primary care providers and specialists who deliver care across more than 75 subspecialties. Alongside our colleagues, collaborators and communities, we’re elevating pediatric care, education and innovation, so we can all grow healthier together.

Physicians can refer patients through streamlined online referral tools, with urgent transfers and provide-to-provider consultations supported by the Connected Care Center.

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