Mitochondrial disorders are a group of diseases that affect mitochondrial energy metabolism (OXPHOS or electron transport chain defect). The human body breaks down foodstuffs to form energy packets (ATP) to perform all of its bodily functions. ATP is made in the mitochondria, the powerhouses of the body’s cells. Disorders affecting mitochondria result in decreased energy production and impairment of energy consuming body functions. Affected individuals can show a wide range of symptoms including any combination of developmental delays, seizures, vision and hearing problems, autonomic nervous system dysfunction (apnea, temperature instability, irregular heart rate), other heart, liver, and kidney problems, muscle weakness, and growth difficulties. The presentation and prognosis of a particular mitochondrial disorder can be very variable, even among affected individuals within the same family.

Patient Consultations – In office face to face consultation for the evaluation, diagnosis, discussion and management of rare genetic disorders.

Virtual Appointments– Follow up appointments, second opinions, or review of records without the stress and hassle of traveling. They can be conducted simply via a telephone or with the use of webcams and the internet. Virtual visits must be physician approved but you always have the option of seeing us in our office. The choice is yours.

House Calls – Believe it or not, you read that correctly. Bringing the care to those that are house-bound in the Atlanta Metro area.

Inpatient Consults – Inpatient consults at CHOA (Children's Hospital of Atlanta) at Scottish Rite during normal business hours. We will direct bill major insurance carriers, some limitations apply so please contact us for details.

Care Assistance – Ongoing management assistance to patients, primary care physicians, and other specialists when extensive access to our physician is desired.

Patient Advocacy – assisting patients and families to access necessary care and resources to improve their quality of life. Check out what one family wrote regarding this life changing service at our Patient Advocacy page be clicking here.

Medical Consultant – Providing consultative services to physician groups, hospitals and biotech firms.

Education Outreach – Providing education on rare, genetic disorders to a variety of venues including, hospitals, nursing and medical schools and other community educational facilities and groups.