Children and young adults with NF1 and SWN are seen at St. Louis Children’s Hospital by a core NF care team composed of neurologists, a pediatric nurse, and an occupational therapist. During the clinic visit, a thorough evaluation is performed, which includes assessment for developmental delays, behavior and learning issues, and NF-related neurological problems.

Making an Appointment

A referral is required to make an appointment. Please see the Referrals section below.

To schedule an appointment with the Washington University NF Center Clinical Care Program at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, please call:

  • 214-454-6120 or 800-678-KIDS

If you have questions about making an appointment, email us at: NFClinic@wustl.edu

Emergency After Office Hours

To reach the neurosurgeon or otolaryngologist on call at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, call 314-362-5000. Alternately, call 314-454-6000 and ask for the pediatric neurologist on call.

Referrals

Please have your referring physician complete the patient referral form (pdf) and authorization for release of records (pdf) and fax them to our office at 314-454-2523

Preparing for Your Appointment

Prior to your appointment, please:

  • Fax all previous medical tests and records to us at 314-454-2523
  • Mail any computer disks containing imaging studies (MRI, CAT scans) to us at:

        NF Clinical Program
        Attn: Pediatric Neurology
        4990 Children’s Place
        Northwest Tower, 12th Floor
        Suite 1260
        St. Louis, MO  63110

  • Have your insurance information/card(s) ready to bring to your appointment

Getting to Your Appointment

Patients are seen at St. Louis Children’s Hospital:

    One Children’s Place
    2nd floor, Suite 2130
    St. Louis, MO 63110

Driving Directions

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is located in midtown St. Louis on the Washington University Medical Center campus, across from historic Forest Park.

Take Hwy 40/64 to Kingshighway Blvd, go north to the stoplight intersection of Children’s Place, and turn right (east) into the parking garage.

Families and guests can park in the hospital’s visitor parking garage at the intersection of Kingshighway Blvd. and Children’s Place. After turning east on Children’s Place from Kingshighway, make an immediate right into the garage. Once you’ve parked your vehicle, take the elevator to the second-floor walkway. The NF Clinical Program is located in Suite 2130. If you need additional help, the information desk is on your left as you enter the hospital.

Maps

For additional information regarding your visit to St. Louis Children’s Hospital, please contact Transportation Services at 314-454-2615.

Out-of-Town & International Patients

Patients in the continental United States can be directed to the St. Louis Children’s Hospital Family & Guest Services for assistance with lodging. For questions on directions or visitor information, patients should visit the St. Louis Children’s Hospital Online Visitors’ Guide or contact Guest Services at 314-454-6000.

We are always interested in extending treatment to overseas patients. We ask patients to coordinate their requests for second opinions or treatment through their personal physician or sponsoring organization. Before any expense is incurred, a thorough review of records is necessary to determine if we can help the patient.