Overview
In my clinical practice, I see adult patients with diagnosed or suspected genetic disease. This includes both chromosomal abnormalities, as well as single gene disorders. I see patients with a variety of disorders, including Tuberous Sclerosis, Neurofibromatosis, connective tissue disease including Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and Marfan syndrome, and familial cancer syndromes. I have a particular clinical interest in patients with cardiopulmonary disease. As a physician-scientist, I have a research focus on postural orthostatic hypotension (POTS) and pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH).
Dr. Posey is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypotonia, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Microcephaly, and Cortical Dysplasia.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 218 peer reviewed articles.
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6701 Fannin St, Cc1610, Houston, TX 77030
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Posey has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jennifer E. Posey
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jennifer E. Posey?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jennifer E. Posey by calling their office at 832-822-4280. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jennifer E. Posey a top-rated expert for Hypotonia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jennifer E. Posey is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hypotonia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Jennifer E. Posey specialize in?
While Dr. Jennifer E. Posey is a Medical Genetics, they have specific expertise in Hypotonia, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, and Microcephaly. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Medical Genetics.
Does Dr. Jennifer E. Posey participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jennifer E. Posey has published 215 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypotonia. You can view a list of Dr. Jennifer E. Posey's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jennifer E. Posey accept my insurance?
Dr. Jennifer E. Posey accepts most major insurance plans, including Community Health and Friday Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-822-4280 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Achalasia Microcephaly SyndromeDr. Posey isDistinguished. Learn about Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome.
- Cortical DysplasiaDr. Posey isDistinguished. Learn about Cortical Dysplasia.
- HypotoniaDr. Posey isDistinguished. Learn about Hypotonia.
- MicrocephalyDr. Posey isDistinguished. Learn about Microcephaly.
- Advanced
- Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
- Chromosome 9p DeletionDr. Posey isAdvanced. Learn about Chromosome 9p Deletion.
- Congenital ContracturesDr. Posey isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Contractures.
- Distal ArthrogryposisDr. Posey isAdvanced. Learn about Distal Arthrogryposis.
- Distal Arthrogryposis Type 6Dr. Posey isAdvanced. Learn about Distal Arthrogryposis Type 6.
- Dubowitz SyndromeDr. Posey isAdvanced. Learn about Dubowitz Syndrome.
- Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy
- Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration
- Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
- LissencephalyDr. Posey isAdvanced. Learn about Lissencephaly.
- Microcephaly Deafness SyndromeDr. Posey isAdvanced. Learn about Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome.
- MicrognathiaDr. Posey isAdvanced. Learn about Micrognathia.
- MosaicismDr. Posey isAdvanced. Learn about Mosaicism.
- Oculofaciocardiodental SyndromeDr. Posey isAdvanced. Learn about Oculofaciocardiodental Syndrome.
- PolymicrogyriaDr. Posey isAdvanced. Learn about Polymicrogyria.
- Potocki-Lupski SyndromeDr. Posey isAdvanced. Learn about Potocki-Lupski Syndrome.
- Short Stature (Growth Disorders)
- Smith-Magenis SyndromeDr. Posey isAdvanced. Learn about Smith-Magenis Syndrome.
- Experienced
- 46XX Testicular Disorder of Sex Development
- Aase SyndromeDr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Aase Syndrome.
- Agyria Pachygyria PolymicrogyriaDr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Agyria Pachygyria Polymicrogyria.
- Aplasia Cutis CongenitaDr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Aplasia Cutis Congenita.
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- BlepharophimosisDr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Blepharophimosis.
- Brachydactyly Mononen TypeDr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Brachydactyly Mononen Type.
- Centronuclear MyopathyDr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Centronuclear Myopathy.
- Cerebellar HypoplasiaDr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Hypoplasia.
- Chondrodysplasia Punctata with Steroid Sulfatase Deficiency
- Clouston SyndromeDr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Clouston Syndrome.
- Coffin-Siris SyndromeDr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Coffin-Siris Syndrome.
- Congenital CataractDr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cataract.
- Congenital Fiber-Type DisproportionDr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion.
- Cornelia De Lange SyndromeDr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Cornelia De Lange Syndrome.
- Corpus Callosum AgenesisDr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Corpus Callosum Agenesis.
- Deafness Craniofacial SyndromeDr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Deafness Craniofacial Syndrome.
- Ectodermal DysplasiasDr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Ectodermal Dysplasias.
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)Dr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).
- Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2
- Increased Head CircumferenceDr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Increased Head Circumference.
- IntersexDr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Intersex.
- Joubert SyndromeDr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Joubert Syndrome.
- Leigh SyndromeDr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Leigh Syndrome.
- LeukodystrophyDr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Leukodystrophy.
- Lissencephaly 1Dr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Lissencephaly 1.
- Meier-Gorlin SyndromeDr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Meier-Gorlin Syndrome.
- Microcephalic Osteodysplastic Primordial Dwarfism Type 1 (MOPD1)
- Microcephalic Osteodysplastic Primordial Dwarfism Type 2 (MOPD2)
- Miller SyndromeDr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Miller Syndrome.
- Miller-Dieker SyndromeDr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Miller-Dieker Syndrome.
- OmphaloceleDr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Omphalocele.
- Osteogenesis ImperfectaDr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Osteogenesis Imperfecta.
- Pelizaeus-Merzbacher DiseaseDr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease.
- PolydactylyDr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Polydactyly.
- PolyhydramniosDr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Polyhydramnios.
- Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation
- Robinow SyndromeDr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Robinow Syndrome.
- Spasmus NutansDr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Spasmus Nutans.
- Tubular Aggregate MyopathyDr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Tubular Aggregate Myopathy.
- Wolf-Hirschhorn SyndromeDr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome.
- X-Linked Myotubular MyopathyDr. Posey isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy.