a professional trained to evaluate a family's medical history to determine the presence of genetic diseases or other inherited traits and to assess the risk of these occurring in other family members
a communicator and is trained to receive and give information in a way that can be understood by you
a health care professional who is an expert in counseling, genetics and genetic testing
a health care professional who is specially trained to talk with individuals and families about genetic conditions and testing
a healthcare professional whose job is to provide
a health care professional who usually has a Master's degree in Genetic Counseling and who is board certified
a health care professional with a master's degree, including specialized training in human/medical genetics and counseling
a health professional specially trained to understand and interpret your genetic information and the likely genetic consequences of a pregnancy between you and your partner
a medical professional who can help you sort through complex information about your chances of having a child with a genetic disorder or birth defect and about the testing, treatment, and other options available
a medical professional who serves as a liaison between an individual or family and a physician or medical team
an individual with a master's degree in genetic counseling
a nurse or doctor with special training or expertise who will perform tests and learn about you and your partner's family history
a person who works with families or individuals who have questions or concerns about genetic conditions
a professional who has had graduate training in medical genetics and counseling and is also board-certified or board-eligible
a professional who works with the family and the physician to obtain a detailed family history and to explain the genetic inheritance pattern, reproductive options, and genetic testing related to the diagnosis
a special type of health care provider who has expertise in genetic disorders such as CF, genetic testing, and the choices available to a couple during pregnancy
a trained health care professional who works with a person or family who may be at risk for an inherited disease or an abnormal pregnancy outcome
a trained professional that can explain the genetic components of various diseases, as well as help you predict your approximate risk of developing the disease and/or passing on relevant genes to your offspring
a trained professional who meets with an individual or family who may be at risk for an inherited disease or abnormal pregnancy, to discuss their chances of having healthy children
A specially-trained professional who can calculate a woman's risk of developing breast cancer.
health professional specializing in birth defects and genetic disease, able to assess and discuss individual/family risk, recurrence risk and testing options.
a health care professional who practices genetic counseling
Person trained to discuss decisions regarding genetic testing and its implications with a patient and their families
a professional who reviews the medical and family history, as well as examines your child to help in diagnosis. A genetic counselor also counsels your family regarding risk for recurrence of craniofacial abnormalities in future pregnancies.
A health care professional who has obtained training and credentials in the area of genetics and who provides information and support to families who may be at risk for a variety of inherited conditions.
A specially trained health professional who helps people as they consider genetic testing, as they adjust to the test results and as they consider whatever screening and preventive measures are best for them.
A health care professional with a specialized graduate degree and experience in the areas of medical genetics and counseling. Genetic counselors work as members of a health care team, providing information and support to individuals and families who may be at risk for a variety of inherited conditions.
A professional trained in techniques of evaluating family history for disease and communicating with family members about risks of the disease and treatment options. Back to
Genetic counselors have specialized graduate degrees and experience in the areas of medical genetics and counseling. Most enter the field from any of a variety of disciplines, including biology, genetics, nursing, psychology, public health or social work.
Professional who is trained to discuss, interpret and advise people about genetic disease and present treatment options.
a specially trained health professional who: helps people decide whether to obtain genetic testing, helps process the information about the risk of occurrence of a genetic disorder within a family, provides information and advice about the courses of action available depending on the results, and helps determine whatever screening and preventive measures are best for them.
a health professional who provides information and support to individuals and families who have a genetic disease or who are at risk for such a disease.
A health care professional who helps families understand the causes and risk factors for genetic problems. A genetic counselor can also counsel families to understand choices for prenatal testing when they are considering having more children.
A genetic counselor is a healthcare professional who has advanced degrees in medical genetics and counseling. Genetic counselors are trained in discussing the genetic components of conditions and genetic test results.