Minnesota Resources
Vascular Birthmarks
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Sturge Weber Syndrome
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These are the resources we've found in the state of Minnesota. A starting point to help answer any questions you may have. There are medical professionals listed on this page. These listings are not a recommendation for any one medical professional or doctor. We urge you to research any doctor or medical professional before accepting treatment for you or your child. These links were freely found on the web, and this page was created to help you find resources in the Minnesota area quickly. If you know of a link that should be added to this page please send us an email. In addition, if you feel that a link was placed here in error, please let us know.

Coping with developmental delays and special needs

Neurocutaneous Clinic

State health insurance

Doctors that perform laser treatments on vascular birthmarks

Coping with developmental delays and special needs
Early Childhood Intervention is a program offered by your local school district. It's a good starting point for evaluation of your child's specific needs. This program is funded by the state of Minnesota, and is offered as a free service to children who have a qualifying special need. Contact your local school districts Early Childhood Intervention Program for more information.
Minnesota Department of Health - Directory of services available to children with disablilities
Minnesota Department of Health - Early Childhood Intervention
Neurocutaneous Clinic
Minneapolis/St. Paul Children's Hospitals and Clinics
Dinel Pond (Genetics Counselor)
651-220-6121

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State Health Insurance
The State of Minnesota offers health insurance coverage to those without access to health insurance. They also have special programs for individuals with disabilities.
Minnesota Health Care Coverage - Children with disabililities
Minnesota Health Care Coverage - Adults with disabilities
Minnesota Health Care Coverage - Overview of all health care offered by the State of Minnesota

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Doctors and clinics that perform laser treatment for portwine stain lightening

Please remember that this list is NOT a recommendation or endorsement for any one particular medical professional or clinic, nor are they listed in any particular order. This list is for informational purposes only, these links were found freely on the web. Any physician you choose is a personal decision. Please choose a doctor carefully. If you know of a name that should be added to or removed from this list, please send us an email. If the laser used at each clinic is known, it has been added to the listing.

Brian D. Zelickson, MD
Abbott Northwestern Center for Cosmetic Care
400 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
952-929-8888
Lasers: Vbeam/Cbeam
Charles E. Crutchfield III, MD
Crutchfield Dermatology
1185 Town Centre Drive
Suite 101
Eagan, MN 55123
651-209-3600
email: info@Crutchfield Dermatology.com
Peter K. Lee, MD PhD
Dermatologic Surgery and Laser Center
Fairview-University Medical Center
516 Delaware St SE
Clinic 4B Phillips-Wangensteen
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-626-6999
Laser: VBeam
Ricky P. Clay, MD
Pediatric Plastic Surgery
Mayo Clinic
200 First Street SW
Rochester, MN 55905
507-284-3520
Laser: Vbeam
Peter Gloviczki, MD
Gonda Vascular Center
Mayo Clinic
201 West Center Street
Rochester, Minnesota 55902
507-284-3520
Laser: Vbeam
treats extensive PWS and K-T Syndrome
Miller-Dwan Laser Treatment Center
Miller-Dwan Medical Center
502 East Second Street
Duluth, MN 55805
218-727-8762
218-733-2333 (laser center)
email: info@miller-dwan.com
Lasers: Vbeam/VersaPulseC
offers mobile laser services
Centra Care Department of Dermatology
Centra Care Health System
Centra Care Clinic - River Campus
1200 Sixth Avenue North
St. Cloud, MN 56303
320-240-2158
Laser: Vbeam
Robert Wood, MD
Center for Craniofacial Services
Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
200 East University
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-229-3864
651-229-1716 (craniofacial center)
Laser: Vbeam
Joseph Shaffer, MD
Dermatology Consultants, P.A.
1185 Town Centre Drive, Suite 220
Town Centre Plaza
Eagan, MN 55123
651-251-3300
Laser: Vbeam
Dermatology Specialists P.A.
Fairview Southdale Physicians Building
6363 France Avenue South
Suite 606
Edina, MN 55435
952-920-3808
Laser: Vbeam
Jane Nemecek, MD FACS
Park Nicollet Clinic - Plastic Surgery
Park Nicollet Health Services
3900 Park Nicollet Blvd.
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
952-993-3504
Laser: Vbeam
Michael J. Ebertz, MD
Jeffrey N. Samuelson, MD
Skin Care Doctors, PA
14000 Nicollet Avenue
Suite 304
Burnsville, MN 55337
952-898-1600
Laser: Vbeam
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