Genetic Services
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 and pediatric patients
- Access to Molecular and Cytogenetic testing
- Rapid, direct communication with referring physicians
Adult Genetics
Medical geneticist Jodi Hoffman, MD and certified genetic counselor Lauren Lichten provide diagnostic and management services for adults who have inherited disorders, genetic conditions, or birth defects. Patients seen in this clinic often have connective tissue disorders (Marfan syndrome and Ehlers Danlos syndrome, etc) as well as neurofibromatosis types 1 and 2, tuberous sclerosis, Down syndrome, rare cancer syndromes, and others. Consultations are provided in the Yawkey Ambulatory Care Clinic, 6th floor. NOTE: This is the same location as pediatric genetics.
For an appointment call 617.414.4841
Amyloidosis Center
For more information, please call: 617.638.4317
Hematology
Center of Excellence in Sickle Cell Disease
Hemoglobin Diagnostic Reference Laboratory
For more information, please call: 617.414.1024.
Medical Director: David Chui, MD
Prenatal Services
Jodi Abbott, MD
Robert Blatman, MD
Philip Connors, MS, CGC
Lillian Sosa, MS, CGC
Christina Yarrington, MD
For an appointment, call 617.414.2000
Antenatal Testing Unit: Yawkey 5th Floor
Cancer Genetics
Victoria Costello, MS is a certified genetic counselor and provides consultation and testing for cancer predisposition syndromes for people who have a strong personal or family history of certain types of cancer. Identifying a genetic cause for cancer in a family allows for increased surveillance and earlier detection for at risk family members. The team works with testing companies and insurance to cover this testing. Consultations are provided in the Moakley Building, 3rd floor, at 830 Harrison Ave.
For an appointment call: 617.638.5908
Referrals can be faxed to: 617.638.5909
Pediatric Genetics
Medical geneticist Jodi Hoffman, MD and certified genetic counselor Lauren Lichten provide diagnostic and management services for children who are likely to have inherited disorders, genetic syndromes, or birth defects. Children with unusual physical characteristics, developmental days, autism, or atypical growth are often referred for a genetics evaluation to determine if a genetic condition could explain the constellation of features. A diagnosis may provide information important for future health management as well as connections with support groups, research opportunities, and other families who have children with related conditions. Consultations are provided in the Yawkey Ambulatory Care Clinic, 6th floor.
For an appointment call 617.414.4841
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Prenatal Genetics
Certified genetic counselors Philip Connors and Lillian Sosa provide consultation and counseling in the antenatal unit at Boston Medical Center to women who are pregnant or considering a pregnancy. Reasons for visits include advanced maternal age, abnormal nuchal translucency or maternal serum screening, medication exposures, carrier status, and family history. Clinic is held in Boston Medical Center’s Antental Center, Yawkey 4th Floor.
For an appointment call 617.414.2000
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For more information:
Diagnostic Molecular Genetics Laboratory Services
Raveen Basran, D.Phil. Director of Diagnostic Molecular Genetics ([email protected]: 617.414.5329)
Tom Maher, MS, Laboratory Manager of Diagnostic Molecular Genetics ([email protected]: 617.414.5312)
Dan Remick, MD – Medical Director, Diagnostic Molecular Genetics
Download Diagnostic Genetics Consent Form
Tissue Based Diagnostic Molecular Pathology (DMP)
Michael O’Brien, MD – Chief Anatomic Pathology
Carl O'Hara, MD - Chief of Laboratory Medicine
Shi Yang, MD, Scientific Director
Download Tissue Based DMP Requisition Form
Microbiology Molecular Diagnostics
Nancy Miller, MD, Medical Director Microbiology ([email protected])
Chris Andry, PhD, Vice Chair for Pathology Operations and Management ([email protected])
Janet Means MT MS Administrative Director ([email protected]: 617.638.7800)
Neil ONeill, Laboratory Operations Manager
([email protected]: 617.414.4737)
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)