Wilson Disease Center of Excellence
Wilson disease (WD) is a genetic disorder that causes excessive copper accumulation in the liver or brain, resulting in hepatitis, psychiatric symptoms, or neurologic symptoms. Wilson disease affects approximately one in 30,000 people worldwide.
Northwestern Movement Disorders Center is one of 3 world-wide Wilson Disease Centers of Excellence
Criteria for designation as a Wilson Disease Association (WDA) Center of Excellence include: 1) physicians who are well-trained in the diagnosis and treatment of Wilson disease, 2) physician education in Wilson disease, 3) research, 4) provision of resources and services needed by Wilson Disease patients and their families, and 5) technical support including laboratory metal analysis.
For further information:
Richard M. Green, MD
Chief, Division of Hepatology
Associate Professor of Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine
675 N St Clair St. Suite 14-100
Chicago, IL 60611
Appointments: Debra Murray, RN
Phone: 312-695-6655
Aleksandar Videnovic, MD, MSc
Assistant Professor of Neurology, Feinberg School of Medicine
675 N St Clair St. Suite 20-100
Chicago, IL 60611
Appointments: Christine Giblin, RN
Phone: 312-695-2168
John E. Franklin, MD
Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine
Appointments: Debra Murray, RN
Phone: 312-695-6655