Adrenoleukodystrophy care at Mayo Clinic
Your Mayo Clinic care team
Mayo Clinic doctors trained in neurology, pediatric neurology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and others evaluate and treat adults and children who have adrenoleukodystrophy at Mayo Clinic.
Advanced treatment
Mayo Clinic doctors have expertise in providing comprehensive care for children and adults who have adrenoleukodystrophy. The Mayo Clinic Peroxisomal Disorders Program at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, provides integrated care, including stem cell transplantation, for adults and children who have all forms of ALD.
Pediatric expertise
Doctors trained in pediatric neurology, neurology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, pediatric and adolescent medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and others evaluate and treat children who have adrenoleukodystrophy at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
Genetic testing
Mayo Clinic doctors conduct genetic testing and research for people who have adrenoleukodystrophy and their families. Doctors trained in hereditary conditions (neurometabolic specialists) can explain your diagnosis and the role of genes in your condition.
Nationally recognized expertise
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, rank among the Best Hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings. Mayo Clinic Children's Center in Rochester is ranked the No. 1 hospital in Minnesota, and the five-state region of Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2024-2025 "Best Children's Hospitals" rankings.
Expertise and rankings
Experience
Mayo Clinic doctors have experience in diagnosing and treating adults and children with adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), which may be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms are similar to other neurological conditions. Each year, Mayo Clinic evaluates and treats nearly 40 people with this rare condition.
Research leader
Researchers in the Biochemical Genetics Laboratory at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, study new tests for adrenoleukodystrophy. Mayo Clinic's Biochemical Genetics Laboratory is one of the few facilities in the United States that performs blood tests to confirm the diagnosis of adrenoleukodystrophy and other metabolic disorders.
Nationally recognized expertise
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, rank among the Best Hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings. Mayo Clinic Children's Center in Rochester is ranked the No. 1 hospital in Minnesota, and the five-state region of Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2024-2025 "Best Children's Hospitals" rankings.
Mayo Clinic Children's Center
Highly skilled pediatric experts diagnose and treat all types of conditions in children. As a team, we work together to find answers, set goals and develop a treatment plan tailored to your child's needs.
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Locations, travel and lodging
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Feb. 07, 2020