Specialties

The Full Picture

Concierge Counseling

This is the personalized care you’ve been looking for. Through this service you will be provided with a premium level of personalized care, providing an in-depth genetic review through multiple lenses. This comprehensive approach involves discussion of any and all available testing that could uncover any potential inherited risks or current health issues. This is the personalized care you have been looking for: understanding your unique health profile and genetic background, offering detailed interpretations and insights on current issues and future risks. Ongoing support is provided through multiple follow-up appointments, ensuring that you receive thorough, proactive care. This level of service ensures that every aspect of your genetic and health information is meticulously reviewed and addressed.

Fertility/Infertility

  • Prenatal and preconception genetic counseling provides essential guidance for individuals and couples planning for or currently experiencing pregnancy or infertility and pregnancy loss. This specialized support is vital for assessing genetic risks and understanding potential hereditary conditions that could impact the health of future generations.

  • Consulting with a genetic counselor regarding potential gamete (egg/sperm) donors offers invaluable support for individuals and couples considering assisted reproductive options. This personalized guidance aids in assessing genetic risks associated with donor selection, ensuring informed decisions aligned with the values and needs of the prospective parents.

Oncology Genetics

  • If you’ve recently or previously been diagnosed with cancer, it could have been due to an inherited risk. Oncology genetic counseling is recommended for individuals with a personal history of cancer to personalize screening and management and improve outcomes. If you currently have cancer, it may also direct your treatment plan.

  • Oncology genetic counseling is not only for those who have had cancer, but also for their families. If you have a first degree (parent, sibling, child) or second degree (aunt, uncle, grandparents) relative, testing may be appropriate for you.

    It is especially relevant for those with:

    • Early-onset diagnosis (typically before age 50)

    • Rare and aggressive cancer types, like pancreatic or ovarian cancer

    • Multiple people in your family with a history of cancer diagnoses

General Genetics

  • Cardiology genetic counseling offers specialized support for individuals with a personal or family history of cardiac conditions, including but not limited to cardiomyopathies, arrhythmias, sudden cardiac death, and congenital heart defects. Identifying families with these kinds of conditions can lead to life-saving intervention and treatment.

  • Neurological genetic counseling is tailored for individuals with a personal or family history of neurological disorders including seizures, neuropathy, brain malformations, movement disorders, and cognitive decline. Finding a genetic diagnosis may lead to personalized care and cutting edge treatments. It is particularly beneficial for individuals with multiple affected family members, early-onset disease, or rare and complex neurological conditions.

  • Pediatric genetic counseling delves into the realm of genetic conditions that present in childhood. These may manifest as developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, birth anomalies, or other health concerns. By conducting these evaluations, the primary objective is to end the diagnostic odyssey and equip families with valuable insights about management and treatment options to effectively support the child's well-being.

  • Genetic evaluations are becoming more common in almost every specialty: from ophthalmology, to nephrology, to endocrinology and beyond. If you or your family member has a condition that may be genetic or inherited, we can review the personal and familial medical histories, provide a risk assessment, and discuss what, if any, genetic testing may be appropriate and how that may impact your care and future.

Personal Health

  • If you do not have a significant personal or family history of major health conditions, genomic evaluation may still be appropriate for you.

    Genomic testing plays a crucial role in empowering individuals to proactively uncover potential health risks. We can use these results to enhance overall health outcomes and customize your wellness plan based on your particular risks.

  • An adoptee or donor conceived person (DCP) may consider genetic testing for a variety of reasons, including health insights to gain a better understanding of potential health risks, identity exploration to delve into their genetic background, connecting with biological family to establish connections with relatives, or simply out of personal curiosity to learn more about themselves and their heritage.

  • Pharmacogenomic testing analyzes how an individual's genetic makeup influences their metabolism of medications to improve efficacy and reduce adverse reactions. This precision medicine approach aims to optimize drug selection and dosing, ultimately decreasing the number of medications trialed and improving patient outcomes.

  • With genetic testing occurring in so many different settings, you may have already undergone testing that you still have questions about. We can review those results in depth and I will work directly with your medical provider to ensure your care, and that of your family, is personalized.

  • If you're fascinated by your family's history and want to delve deeper into your ancestry and genealogy, we can discuss testing approaches or review results you already have to identify insights into your ancestral heritage and potential familial connections. While genomic testing can play an important role in our health, it can also help us develop a better understanding of ourselves and where we come from. We will review these results and discuss your journey of self-discovery.