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What is the definition of Seckel Syndrome?
Seckel syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by growth retardation, very small head (microcephaly( with intellectual disability , and unique facial features such as large eyes, beak-like nose, narrow face, and receding lower jaw. Some people with Seckel syndrome may also have blood abnormalities. Seckel syndrome is inherited in an autosomal recessive fashion.
What are the alternative names for Seckel Syndrome?
  • Seckel syndrome
  • Bird-headed dwarfism
  • Nanocephalic dwarfism
  • SCKL
  • Seckel-type dwarfism
Who are the top Seckel Syndrome Local Doctors?
Experienced in Seckel Syndrome
Dr. Mary B. Cishek
Cardiology | Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Experienced in Seckel Syndrome
Dr. Mary B. Cishek
Cardiology | Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

Seton Family Of Doctors

11111 Research Blvd, Suite 300, 
Austin, TX 
844-448-8124
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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Mary Cishek is a Cardiologist and an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Cishek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seckel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Heart Failure, Heart Transplant, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. Dr. Cishek is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in Seckel Syndrome
Dr. Mohammad M. El Sayyad
Family Medicine
Experienced in Seckel Syndrome
Dr. Mohammad M. El Sayyad
Family Medicine

Promedica Central Physicians

6005 Monclova Rd, Suite 320, 
Maumee, OH 
419-578-7555
Languages Spoken:
English, Arabic, Arabic - Jordanian
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Mohammad El Sayyad is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Maumee, Ohio. Dr. El Sayyad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seckel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. El Sayyad is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Seckel Syndrome
Grant S. Stewart
Distinguished in Seckel Syndrome
Grant S. Stewart
Birmingham, ENG, GB 

Grant Stewart practices in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Mr. Stewart is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Seckel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Seckel Syndrome, Nijmegen Breakage Syndrome, Microcephalic Osteodysplastic Primordial Dwarfism Type 1 (MOPD1), and Microcephalic Osteodysplastic Primordial Dwarfism Type 2 (MOPD2).

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