Genetics

Medical Director: R. Curtis Rogers, M.D.

Medical geneticists, genetic counselors, and case workers in Pediatric Genetics at the Children's Hospital use the latest available clinical procedures and laboratory technology to diagnose and establish the prognosis of birth defects and mental retardation. These include metabolic and cytogenetic analyses and DNA testing.

Medical geneticists, genetic counselors, and case workers in Pediatric Genetics at the Children's Hospital use the latest available clinical procedures and laboratory technology to diagnose and establish the prognosis of birth defects and mental retardation. These include metabolic and cytogenetic analyses and DNA testing.

These specialists also determine recurrence risk for inheritable disorders and prenatal diagnosis. Through this division, patients and their families have access to additional genetic education, clinics, and support groups.