Welcome to our Genetic Counseling Services - where expert guidance is just an appointment away. Our licensed and board-certified genetic counselors are here to provide peer-to-peer support, helping you navigate the complexitiesof genetics and understand the implications of your genetic test results.
Genetics can be intricate, and medical visits are often brief. Genetic counselors play a crucial role in bridging this gap, offering dedicated time and expertise to guide you through the implications of your genetic test results. Whether exploring genetic testing for the first time or seeking post-test counseling, our team is here to support you.
Genetics can be intricate, and medical visits are often brief. Genetic counselors play a crucial role in bridging this gap, offering dedicated time and expertise to guide you through the implications of your genetic test results. Whether exploring genetic testing for the first time or seeking post-test counseling, our team is here to support you.
In your post-test genetic counseling session,
our experienced genetic counselors will:
Your genetic counselor will ask detailed questions about your personal and family health history. Understanding the context of your genetic makeup helps in providing tailored guidance.
We'll go through your genetic test results with you, explaining what they mean for you and your family. Our goal is to ensure you have a clear understanding of the information and its implications.
This is your time to ask any questions you may have about your results or the next steps to take. Our genetic counselors are here to provide comprehensive and personalized information based on your unique situation.
To make the most out of your appointment, we recommend:
Set Aside One Hour: Ensure you have a dedicated, uninterrupted hour for your session. This allows for a thorough discussion and ensures you have the time you need to understand the information provided.
Collect Family Medical History: Reach out to your family members to gather information about their medical history.Knowing if any family members have been diagnosed with medical conditions, and at what age, helps our genetic counselors identify potential hereditary patterns.
Remember, our team is committed to providing a supportive and informative environment. We understand the significance of genetic information, and our goal is to empower you to make informed decisions about your health.If you're ready to schedule an appointment or have any questions about our services, feel free to contact us. Expert guidance is just a click away, and we look forward to assisting you on your genetic journey.
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A genetic counselor is a genetic expert that can help you understand how genetics impacts your health, whether genetic testing is right for you and what tests might be most appropriate. A genetic counselor is specially trained to understand the complexities of genetic tests and how to interpret an individual’s unique results.
A genetic counselor is a genetic expert that can help you understand how genetics impacts your health, whether genetic testing is right for you and what tests might be most appropriate. A genetic counselor is specially trained to understand the complexities of genetic tests and how to interpret an individual’s unique results.
Genome Medical’s national network of genetic experts includes both medical geneticists and genetic counselors. Your consultation will most likely be with a genetic counselor who is a medical provider specially trained to understand the complexities of genetic tests and how to interpret you and your child’s unique results. In certain cases, you may also work with a medical geneticist, a physician trained in general medicine, genetic diagnosis and the treatment of patients with genetic disorders.
To learn about DNA, it helps to start with our genes. We inherit our genes from our parents. Genes contain instructions for all of our traits – such as hair color, eye color, aspects of our health – many things that make us who we are. Although we can’t see them, genes are in the millions of cells throughout our bodies. Genes are found in structures called chromosomes, which are also in our cells.
Genes are made up of chemical building blocks called DNA, abbreviated as “A,” “C,” “T” and “G,” which are spelled in a very specific order to make up a gene. Since genes have instructions for our health, small changes in the way our DNA is spelled in a gene – like a typo – can impact our health. These small changes are called DNA variants.
One type of genetic testing is called DNA sequencing, which studies the DNA within our genes to look for DNA variants. Some DNA variants cause minor traits in us, like the color of our eyes. Other DNA variants can impact our health, such as DNA variants that cause us to have an increased risk for cancer.Genetic testing looks for DNA variants to figure out a genetic cause or risk for health problems. Knowing if you or your child’s health problems have a genetic cause and the health risks can help you and your doctors better understand the prognosis, ensure the appropriate treatments are in place, and learn about family planning implications.
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