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Narrative

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

Metabolism refers to the chemical reactions your body goes through 24 hours a day to turn food into energy for the body. Inherited metabolic disorders (also known as “inborn errors of metabolism”) occur when these chemical reactions are disrupted by an enzyme deficiency.

Often, children will need a comprehensive evaluation to diagnose a disorder, which may or may not require a targeted treatment. No matter what your child's specific needs are, the Metabolism Program at Children’s can help.

Service Types

• Outpatient

Insurances Accepted

• Aetna Health
• Aetna Health Insurance Company
• Aetna Life Insurance Company
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MA
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MA HMO Blue
• CIGNA Healthcare of Massachusetts
• ConnectiCare of Massachusetts
• Connecticut General Life Insurance Company
• Fallon Community Health Plan
• Fallon Health and Life Assurance Company
• Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
• Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Insurance Company
• Neighborhood Health Plan
• Tufts Associated Health Maintenance Organization
• Tufts Insurance Company
• UniCare Life and Health Insurance Company
• United HealthCare Insurance Company
• United Healthcare of New England

Program Type

• Medical
• Support Groups

Populations Served

• Genetic Disorders
• Phenylketonuria (PKU)

Ages Served

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

Accessibility Features

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

Additional Information

• Fees: MassHealth, Medicare, Private Insurance