Prisma Health Genetic Counseling

Our genetic counselors are board-certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling to offer clinical and genetic expertise and to assist you in decisions about genetic testing and screening. We meet with patients from various social, cultural and educational backgrounds to provide a full range of care.

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Our counseling information includes:

• Assessment of psychosocial status following a genetic diagnosis.
• Family history risk assessment and explanation of risk.
• Genetic testing and explanation of results.
• Implications of genetic disorders for you and your family.
• Referrals for specialized care.
• Resources to help patients understand a genetic diagnosis.

In addition to our patient care, we are also home to the first Genetic Counseling Master’s Program in the southeastern United States. Our genetic counselors provide clinical supervision and training to graduate students, requiring our group to be at the forefront of emerging technologies and principles.

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We provide clinical and genetic expertise and to assist you in decisions about genetic testing and screening.

Cancer genetic counseling fact sheets

• Breast or Ovarian Cancer
• Colon Cancer

Prenatal genetic counseling fact sheets

• First Trimester Screening
• Second Trimester Screening
• Noninvasive Prenatal Screening
• Chorionic Villus Sampling
• Amniocentesis
• Preconception Genetic Counseling

Carrier screening fact sheets

• Carrier Screening for Cystic Fibrosis
• Carrier Screening for Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemias
• Carrier Screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
• Carrier Screening in the Ashkenazi Jewish Population
• Expanded Carrier Screening

Appointments are by physician referral only. For questions, give us a call.

Please remember:

• Arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time to complete a few forms
• Bring insurance card and photo ID (such as a driver's license)
• Bring all medications you are currently taking
• If you must cancel your appointment, please notify us 24 hours in advance

After-hours care

Our practice has a provider on call each night and weekends to assure your care is in the best of hands.

Physician referral forms:

• Adult referral
• Cancer referral
• Prenatal referral

Patients are responsible for understanding insurance coverage benefits. Please verify that we are listed as approved providers prior to scheduling your appointment with us.

• We accept most insurance plans.
• Payment is due at the time of service.
• We accept cash, checks, debit and credit cards.