Our Genetics and Genomics Program cares for kids and families with many different health problems. Families come to us with worries about their child’s or family member’s well-being. These concerns can be problems that started at birth or new issues that have just come up.

Many want to make sure they’re on the right path with their child’s care. For some, this is the first time their loved one has seen a genetic expert.

We care for kids with changes in chromosomes that affect growth and body function. Some have inherited gene changes, while others have issues with connective tissue or metabolism. We also see kids with brain and nerve conditions, rare problems and those with unknown causes.

We study genes closely. Our experts diagnose conditions, predict health risks and offer custom treatments. This method, called genomic medicine, helps families find answers and hope every day.

Our team can diagnose, educate, counsel and treat patients with many different genetic conditions. We work with our patients and their families to make custom care plans.

Programs, treatments and tests include:

• Genetic counseling: We’ll look at your health and family history to help figure out the risk of passing on a genetic condition.
• Genetic testing: We’ll test you or your child’s DNA to find changes that may be causing health problems or show the risk of certain conditions.

We offer programs and services that can help diagnose and treat many genetic conditions, sometimes saving lives.

Conditions include:

• Genetic diseases: Impact how the body grows and works
• Single-gene diseases: Caused by a change in one gene
• Genetic connective tissue diseases: Impacts how strong and flexible the body’s tissues are
• Genetic metabolic diseases: Impacts how the body uses food
• Neurocutaneous syndromes: Can impact the brain, spinal cord, nerves and skin
• Congenital Differences: Refers to the health conditions or physical traits a baby is born with
• Down syndrome: Present at birth and caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21
• Undiagnosed and rare diseases: Issues without a clear cause or that few people have