Medical Genetics
Patients or family members who desire genetic testing and counseling meet with Board Certified Medical Geneticists and Certified Genetic Counselors.
Patients referred to Medical Genetics at Dartmouth-Hitchcock can expect to:
- Understand a specific genetic diagnosis or the cause of their medical problems
- Learn about treatments or preventive measures that help with the medical symptoms
- Understand the genetic cause of the medical problem or syndrome
- Receive help coordinating other specialty care consultations or treatment
- Find available sources of peer or family support
Typical patients are those who have known genetic conditions and would like to understand the genetic cause of their medical symptoms and inheritance implications for family members. All genetic counseling and testing are provided in a confidential setting.
Dartmouth-Hitchcock offers specialty genetic services in Bedford, Dover, and Lebanon, NH.
