The Marfan syndrome is a heritable disorder of the connective tissue that affects many organ systems, including the skeleton, lungs, eyes, heart and blood vessels. The condition affects both men and women of any race or ethnic group. It is estimated that at least 200,000 people in the United States have the Marfan syndrome or a related connective tissue disorder. Learn more about the Marfan syndrome.
Several centers throughout Johns Hopkins Medicine provide diagnostic, treatment and counseling services for Marfan patients. These include:
For diagnosis and medical management of the Marfan syndrome:
Center for Genetic and Clinical Evaluation
Genetic Counselors and Clinic Coordinators
Ms. Gretchen Oswald, MS
(410) 955-3071
Goswald1@jhmi.edu
Cardiologists and Geneticists
Dr. Harry C. Dietz
(410) 614-5939
hdietz@jhmi.edu
Dr. Thomas A. Traill
(410) 614-3140
ttraill@jhmi.edu
For advanced genetic studies related to the Marfan syndrome:
The William S. Smilow Center for Marfan Syndrome Research
Dr. Harry C. Dietz
(410) 614-5939
hdietz@jhmi.edu
For individuals with the Marfan syndrome who need evaluation of aortic and heart disease for possible surgical intervention:
The Dana and Albert “Cubby” Broccoli Center for Aortic Diseases
Dr. Duke E. Cameron, Director
(410) 955-2698
dcameron@csurg.jhmi.jhu.edu
For evaluation and management of Marfan ocular problems:
The Johns Hopkins Center for Hereditary Eye Diseases
Dr. Albert Jun- Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
(410) 955-5494
(410) 955-7927
aljun@jhmi.edu
For evaluation or management of Marfan orthopedic problems:
The Johns Hopkins Marfan Orthopedic Center
Dr. Paul Sponseller, Director
(410) 955-3136
psponse@jhmi.edu
