Clinical Genetics

Certain pediatric health conditions have a root cause in genetics

Our clinical geneticists and genetic counselors at Nicklaus Children's Hospital evaluate children with developmental delays, unusual facial features, metabolic disorders, seizures, craniofacial anomalies and failure to thrive.

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The Division of Clinical Genetics at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, provides expert diagnosis, counseling, and treatment for a wide range of genetic disorders in children. A clinical geneticist and genetic counselor evaluate infants and children with developmental delays, unusual facial features, metabolic disorders, seizures, craniofacial anomalies, and failure to thrive. These are some of the reasons for which children are referred for evaluation by clinical geneticists. Prenatal patients are also seen for genetic counseling in advance of a planned pregnancy as well as for potential genetic problems in an ongoing pregnancy.

Comprehensive Programs and Services

The genetic and metabolic multidisciplinary care team includes geneticists, neurologists, hematologist/oncologists, neuropsychiatrists, cardiologists and other specialists who collaborate to offer comprehensive care for children with specific disorders.

Genetic Testing and Screenings

Conditions We Treat

Genetic Counseling Programs

Patients with a variety of genetic conditions are seen by a board-certified genetic counselor and clinical geneticist for counseling. Genetic counseling programs involve gathering detailed information regarding medical and family history, assessing risk for offspring and family members, discussing the origin and natural history of the issue, and describing genetic testing options.

Indications for referral include family history of a genetic condition, previous pregnancy with an abnormality/genetic condition, recurrent pregnancy loss, teratogen exposure, increased risk for genetic condition based on ethnicity, advanced maternal age, abnormal prenatal testing (screening or diagnostic), and ultrasound anomalies.