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Narrative

Provides outpatient multidisciplinary clinics to diagnose & manage inborn errors & address issues related to  chronic metabolic  disorders.

The Metabolism Program at Boston Children's Hospital provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for infants, children, and teens who have diseases that involve metabolism. We also see adults who have been previously diagnosed with a metabolic disorder. 

Provides inpatient service for the diagnostic work-up of metabolic disorders and their management, including pediatric and neonatal intensive care.

Average wait: 4-8 weeks (immediate for emergencies). Nutrition and neuropsychological evaluation for patients with these disorders. Interpretive services available.

Service Types

• Camps-Residential
• Case Management
• Hospital
• Inpatient
• Nursing
• Nutrition
• Outpatient
• Socialization Activities

Insurances Accepted

• Aetna
• AllWays Health Partners
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• CIGNA
• ConnectiCare
• Fallon Health
• Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
• Health New England
• Tufts Health Plan
• UniCare
• United Healthcare

Program Type

• Counseling
• Medical

Populations Served

• Ataxia
• Behavior Disorder
• Blind
• Cerebral Palsy
• Chronic Health Impairment
• Deaf
• Developmental Delay Birth to 3
• Developmental Disability
• Eating Disorders
• Growth Disorders
• Hard of Hearing
• Heart Disorder
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Language Impairment
• Learning Disabilities
• Mental Illness
• Multiple Disability
• Neurofibromatosis
• Speech Impairment
• Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
• Visual Impairment

Ages Served

• Birth to 3
• 3 - 4
• 5 - 8
• 9 - 13
• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Languages Spoken

• Portuguese
• Spanish
• Vietnamese

Accessibility Features

• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Public Transportation
• Accessible Restrooms
• Elevators
• Medical Needs
• Near Public Transportation
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Accredited By: JHACO
• Fees: MassHealth, Medicare, Private Insurance, Personal Funds