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CHARCOT-MARIE-TOOTH

Center of Excellence

Welcome to the University of Miami Charcot-Marie-Tooth Center of Excellence!

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Our multidisciplinary team is here to help you, whatever your needs may be. From discovering whether you have CMT, to understanding the implications for you and your loved ones, to coping with symptoms and functional limitations and understanding CMT's biological basis while having access to the latest research and clinical trials in CMT. Our knowledgeable and caring team will be by your side every step of the way. 

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Multidisciplinary care:  Our CMT clinic team includes a CMT Neurologist, a nurse coordinator, a genetic counselor, a physical therapist, an orthotist, a social worker and a clinical research coordinator. During your visit, each professional will evaluate you. They will address your questions and needs in a comprehensive way.

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Clinical research: Our CMT center of excellence is a member of the NIH Inherited Neuropathies Consortium (INC). Interested patients may be eligible to be included in natural history studies and a clinical trial registry for participation in future studies. For more information about the INC please visit https://www.rarediseasesnetwork.org/cms/INC.

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Cutting edge translational research: Our clinic is integrated in the University of Miami CMT Translational Program giving our patients access to one of the most advanced genetics laboratory in the world. Patients with unidentified types of CMT are offered to be included in our gene discovery program which applies next generation sequencing technology and advanced research to identify new genetic causes of CMT.

 

For appointments: Please contact our scheduling team at +1 305-243-7400

 

For international patients: Please contact our International Department at +1 305-243-8604

 

Our multilingual team provides care in English and Spanish. 

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Nuestro equipo multilingüe proporciona servicios en Inglés y Español .

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Directions:

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From Points North

  • Take I-95 S to exit 3-A towards SR 836 W and NW 14th St.

  • Merge onto NW 14th St. Professional Arts Center will be on your left side.

 

From Points South

  • Take I-95 N to exit 3-A SR 836 W (toward Airport/ UM/ Jackson/ VA Hospitals) on the left. 

  • Exit SR 836 at NW 12th Ave. Be sure to change into the right-hand lane.

  • Take first right onto NW 14th St. Professional Arts Center will be on your right side.

 

From Points East

  • Take I-395 W to NW 12th Ave exit. Be sure to change into the right-hand lane. 

  • Take first right onto NW 14th St. Professional Arts Center will be on your right side.

 

From Points West

  • Take SR 836 E and exit at NW 17th Ave. Keep right at the fork and follow signs for NW 17th S. 

  • Merge right onto NW 17th Ave. 

  • Continue 3 blocks and turn left on NW 7th St.

  • Follow NW 7th St and turn left onto NW 12th Ave.

  • Go over the 12th Ave bridge and under the SR 836 expressway.

  • At the next light, you will be at the corner of 12th Ave and NW 14th St.

  • Turn right on NW 14th St. Professional Arts Center will be on your right side.

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Parking

From NW 14th St: Clinical Research Building Parking Garage

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Public transportation

The Metrorail system provides service to University of Miami Hospital,via the Civic Center station in northwest Miami-Dade, with connections,to Broward and Palm Beach counties at the Tri-Rail/Metrorail transfer,station.

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