Seen. Heard. Understood.
In a world of "rare," you are our priority. We combine genomic precision with a promise to treat the person, not just the pathology to ensure no patient walks their path alone.
You Are More Than a Diagnosis
Our mission is to transform the rare disease experience from a search for answers into a plan for living. We use the blueprint of your genetics to build a future defined by possibility, not just a diagnosis.
Another option and key piece: You deserve more than a diagnosis; you deserve a partner. We blend cutting-edge genetics with a "whole-person" philosophy, backed by the personal availability of a physician who knows your name. No gatekeepers, no clinical walls and just the expert care you need, when you need it.
Imagine a doctor who accepts you or your child for all the great things they are.
Imagine a doctor who hears your every word and is present at every visit.
Imagine a doctor who is there for you, your child and family, ready to hear all the gains and happy moments, and to provide a shoulder to cry on.
Imagine a doctor that wants to make the day to day easier.
Imagine a doctor who is an advocate willing to write letters and show up for your child/adult every time.
Imagine a doctor who thinks outside of the box and is searching for solutions.
Imagine a doctor who believes in a future full of hope.
When you or your child lives with a rare condition, appointments can start to feel transactional. Symptom-focused. Rushed. Fragmented.
Here, we imagine, so care looks different.
Dr. Jessica Duis is a board-certified geneticist and pediatrician who believes that rare disease care must treat the whole person — medical needs, developmental needs, behavioral challenges, family dynamics, and long-term life planning.
Because rare doesn’t mean invisible. And complex doesn’t mean impossible.
What People Are Saying
"Dr. Duis is a highly skilled and compassionate pediatrician who truly cares about her patients. She has a unique ability to see the best in every child and provides thoughtful and personalized care. Her expertise and dedication make her a true gift to our family, and we trust her completely with our child's health and well-being."
— Erika, mother to Grayson age 13
“I was blown away by the level of care and support I received from Dr. Duis. She goes above and beyond to help and just knowing she is on our team makes life easier when faced with a rare diagnosis. She is our lifeline, and our real life superhero.”
— Mark, father to Katie age 9
“Dr. Duis has been a lifeline for my child and our family. Her compassion and empathy are unmatched. She has helped us navigate the challenges of living with a rare disorder and given us so much hope for the future.”
— Miranda, mother to Sophia age 5
Our Patient Promise:
Redefining Your Care Experience
When you live with a rare disease, complex genetic condition, or neurodevelopmental disability you are too often asked to fit into a medical system that wasn't built for you.
As a board-certified neurogeneticist and pediatrician, Dr. Duis believes your care should be built around your life, your genetics, and your goals. When you become a patient at our practice, we make you these four core promises:
Direct, Unfiltered Access: The medical maze ends here. You will not have to fight through gatekeepers, call centers, or endless patient portals. You have a direct line to your physician for questions, concerns, and guidance when you need it most.
Time to Be Truly Heard: Rare and multisystem conditions cannot be understood in a 15-minute visit. We dedicate the time required to listen to your history, understand your daily challenges, and piece together the full puzzle of your health.
A "Whole-Person" Blueprint: We look beyond the primary diagnosis. Whether we are managing a developmental epileptic encephalopathy (DEE), neuromuscular condition, skeletal dysplasia, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), or a neurodegenerative condition, we focus on how your condition impacts your entire life including sleep, mobility, development, and overall quality of life.
Expert Navigation of the Future: The landscape of rare disease treatment is changing rapidly. With deep expertise in precision therapies (e.g., gene therapy and antisense oligonucleotides), and clinical trial development, Dr. Duis helps you navigate cutting-edge options—translating complex science into actionable choices for your family.
The Standard Medical Experience
Fragmented:
Seeing multiple specialists who do not communicate with one another.
Rushed:
Brief appointments focused on managing a single symptom at a time.
Inaccessible:
Waiting weeks for a callback or being passed to an assistant during a flare-up.
Reactive:
Waiting for problems to arise before addressing them.
The RareDiseaseDoc Promise
Unified:
A central physician who understands the interconnected, multisystemic nature of your condition and doesn’t pass off care to the next provider.
Comprehensive:
Unhurried visits designed to address the whole person and long-term wellness.
Direct:
Personal, direct access to your doctor so you are never navigating complex decisions alone.
Proactive:
Utilizing genomic insights and translational science to anticipate needs and build a plan for living.