Rafael Galindo, MD, PhD | Pediatric Neurology

Clinic Director

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Shalini Shenoy, MD | Pediatric Hematologist

Clinic Co-Director

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Audra Stewart, RN, BSN | Care Coordinator

Care Coordinator

audrastewart@wustl.edu

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About the Center

The Leukodystrophy Care Clinic at St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to caring for children and families affected by leukodystrophies and other neurometabolic conditions. We know this journey can feel overwhelming, and our team is here to support you every step of the way. Our doctors, nurses, and specialists work together to provide advanced testing, create personalized treatment plans for your child, and help coordinate care with other experts as needed. We believe in partnering with you and your family to make sure your child receives the very best care possible. Our mission is to improve the health and quality of life for every child we see through compassionate, comprehensive, and proactive support.

Conditions Treated

Evaluate and care for patients with every form of leukodystrophy including, but not limited to:

  • Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)

  • Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD)

  • Krabbe Disease

  • Alexander Disease

  • Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease

  • POLR3-related Leukodystrophy (POLR3B)

  • Vanishing White Matter Disease

  • Mitochondrial Disorders

  • Lysosomal Storage Disorders

  • Peroxisomal Disorders

  • CLN2, CLN3 (Batten Disease)

  • GM1 Gangliosidosis

  • GM2 Gangliosidosis

  • Zellweger Spectrum Disorders

  • Aicardi-Goutières Syndrome

  • Undiagnosed or suspected leukodystrophies

Appointments

Appointments are available urgently for patients in need of an initial evaluation or assessment.
To request an appointment or make a referral, please call 314-454-6120. If urgent referral/evaluation is needed, please email audrastewart@wustl.edu.

Location

St. Louis Children’s Hospital/WashU Leukodystrophy & Neurometabolic Care Center
2130 St. Louis Children’s Hospital 2nd Floor
1 Children’s Pl, St. Louis, MO 63110

Phone: (314) 454-6120
Fax: (314) 454-4225

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