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Find Urea Cycle Disorder Specialists Near You

The treatment of urea cycle disorders (UCDs) and different types of UCDs, such as ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency, typically requires a team of medical professionals. This may include specialists at a metabolic center. Specialists can include a metabolic geneticist, a metabolic dietitian, a genetics counselor, a nurse practitioner, and a social worker who have expertise in treating UCDs. Use this tool to help locate and connect with the metabolic centers nearest to you.

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