Diagnostic genetics services at Boston Medical Center provide expertise in the diagnosis and evaluation of genetic and developmental disorders for patients, including:
- Management of genetic-based conditions in adult, pregnant and pediatric patients
- Access to molecular and cytogenetic testing
- Rapid, direct communication with referring physicians
Please use this form for referrals to BMC Genetics and fax to 617.638.6756.
Below, are the available diagnostic genetic services and corresponding contact information.
Diagnostic Genetic Services | Phone Number |
---|---|
Adult Genetics | 617.414.4841 |
Amyloidosis Center | 617.358.4750 |
Prenatal Genetics | 617.414.2000 |
Cancer Genetics | 617.638.6428 |
Pediatric Genetics | 617.414.4841 |
Specialty Clinics
Adult Genetics
Amyloidosis Center
Boston Medical Center is an international referral center that provides multi-disciplinary diagnosis and treatment of all types of amyloidosis, a rare group of diseases.
Cancer Genetics
Pediatrics - Genetics
Prenatal
Diagnostic Molecular Genetics Laboratory Services
Tom Maher, MS, Laboratory Manager of Diagnostic Molecular GeneticsTom.Maher2@bmc.org: 617.414.5312)
Tissue Based Diagnostic Molecular Pathology (DMP)
Michael O’Brien, MD – Chief Anatomic Pathology
Shi Yang, MD, Scientific Director
Download Tissue Based DMP Requisition Form
Microbiology Molecular Diagnostics
Nancy Miller, MD, Medical Director, Microbiology
nancy.miller@bmc.org
Chris Andry, PhD, Administrative Director and Vice Chair for Pathology Operations and Management
chris.andry@bmc.org
Neil ONeill, Senior Manager for Laboratory Medicine Operations
neil.oneill@bmc.org, 617.414.473
All molecular genetics testing at BMC should be processed via the BMC Laboratory. BMC uses Quest Diagnostics as a reference laboratory and performs some testing in house. Quest Diagnostics' highly trained geneticists and genetic counselors are available at 1.866.GENE.INFO, (1.866.436.3463)
Residency and Fellowship Information
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine offers a Master of Science degree in Genetic Counseling. For more information about the curriculum, faculty, research, and graduate experience, please visit our website.