Many indications exist for genetic counseling. Referrals are especially recommended in the following situations:
- A personal or family history of a genetic disorder
- Evaluation of developmental delay, mental retardation, and/or birth defects
- Carrier testing due to specific ethnic backgrounds (e.g., Ashkenazi Jewish, French-Canadian, Mediterranean, African American, etc.) or consanguinity
- A previous child with a birth defect or mental retardation
- A personal history of multiple miscarriages
- The risk of recurrence of a genetic disorder
- The treatment or care of a genetic disorder
- Personal and/or family history of a hereditary cancer predisposition
To schedule a Genetic Counseling appointment, please call 617-638-7083. We request that pertinent medical records be faxed to 617-638-7092 prior to appointments.
- Aubrey Milunsky, MB.B.Ch., D.Sc., F.R.C.P., F.A.C.M.G., D.C.H.
Co-Director, Center for Human GeneticsProfessor of Human Genetics,
Pediatrics, Pathology, and
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Jeff Milunsky, M.D., F.A.C.M.G.
Co-Director, Center for Human GeneticsProfessor of Pediatrics, Genetics & Genomics
Director, Clinical Genetics
Associate Director, Molecular Genetics
Medical Director, Genetic Counseling Program
- MaryAnn Whalen Campion, M.S., L.G.C.
Director, Genetic Counseling Program
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Licensed Genetic Counselor
- Maureen Flynn, MS., L.G.C., M.P.H.
Assistant Director, Genetic Counseling Program
Clinical Instructor of Pediatrics
Licensed Genetic Counselor
- Seema Jamal, M.Sc., L.G.C., C.C.G.C.
Licensed Genetic Counselor
Clinical Instructor of Pediatrics
DNA Diagnostics Coordinator
- Katherine E. Krepkovich, M.S., M.S., L.G.C.
Licensed Genetic Counselor
DNA Diagnostics Coordinator
- Stephanie Newton, M.S., L.G.C.
Licensed Genetic Counselor
DNA Diagnostic Coordinator
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