Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome
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What is the definition of Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome?
Carey-Fineman-Ziter syndrome (CFZS) is a very rare genetic muscular disorder present at birth (congenital myopathy) characterized by facial weakness or paralysis, and a small or retracted chin and cleft palate (Pierre-Robin sequence), among other symptoms. CFZS is caused by genetic changes in the gene MYMK that encodes a protein necessary for muscle development.
What are the alternative names for Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome?
  • Carey-Fineman-Ziter syndrome
  • CFZ syndrome
  • CFZS
  • Carey Fineman Ziter syndrome
  • Carey-Fineman-Ziter syndrome
  • Congenital nonprogressive myopathy with Moebius and Robin sequences
  • Moebius sequence, Robin complex, and hypotonia
  • Myopathy, congenital nonprogressive with Moebius and Robin sequences
  • Myopathy-Moebius-Robin syndrome
Who are the top Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome Local Doctors?
Experienced in Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome
Family Medicine
Experienced in Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome
Family Medicine

Bassett Health Center Little Falls Primary Care

170 Burwell Street, 
Little Falls, NY 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Amy Grace is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Little Falls, New York. Dr. Grace is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Grace is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome
Internal Medicine
Experienced in Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome
Internal Medicine

Bassett Health Center Cobleskill

136 Parkway Drive, 
Cobleskill, NY 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

John Novak is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cobleskill, New York. Dr. Novak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Lymphangitis. Dr. Novak is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome
Internal Medicine
Distinguished in Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome
Internal Medicine

Healthcare Associates

330 Brookline Avenue, 
Boston, MA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Hans Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Marden-Walker Syndrome, Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome, Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome, and Ascher Syndrome. Dr. Kim is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center