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
Below, are the available diagnostic genetic services and corresponding contact information.
Diagnostic Genetic Services | Phone Number |
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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 |
Clínicas Especializadas
Genética adulta
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.
Genética del cáncer
Hematology
Los pacientes con trastornos de la sangre reciben consulta y tratamiento para una amplia gama de afecciones benignas, como hemoglobinopatías (anemia falciforme y talasemia), hemocromatosis, trastornos hemorrágicos y trombóticos (enfermedad de von Willebrand y hemofilia), estados de hipercoagulabilidad, trastornos mieloproliferativos, mielodisplasia y anemia y neoplasias como leucemia, linfoma y mieloma.
Pediatrics - Genetics
Prenatal
El equipo de genética prenatal brinda atención a las mujeres que actualmente están embarazadas o que están planeando un embarazo.
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)
Información Sobre Residencia y Becas
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.