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Genetic Counseling Center - New Britain, CT

New Britain Geneticist, Ph.D. Doctors for Genetic Counseling

Type of Physician: Geneticist, Ph.D.

What is a Geneticist, Ph.D.?

A certification by the Board of Medical Genetics; practitioners work in association with a medical specialist, are affiliated with a clinical genetics program, or serve as a consultant to medical and dental specialists.

Specialty: Genetics: Medical (Ph.D.)

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New Britain, Connecticut

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Genetic Counseling

What are genetic professionals and what do they do?

Genetics professionals are health care professionals with specialized degrees and experience in medical genetics and counseling. Genetics professionals include geneticists, genetic counselors and genetics nurses.

What is genetic counseling and evaluation?

Genetic professionals work as members of health care teams providing information and support to individuals or families who have genetic disorders or may be at risk for inherited conditions. Genetic professionals:

  • Assess the risk of a genetic disorder by researching a family's history and evaluating medical records.
  • Weigh the medical, social and ethical decisions surrounding genetic testing.
  • Provide support and information to help a person make a decision about testing.
  • Interpret the results of genetic tests and medical data.
  • Provide counseling or refer individuals and families to support services.
  • Serve as patient advocates.
  • Explain possible treatments or preventive measures.
  • Discuss reproductive options.

Additional Resources

  • What is a genetics consultation?
  • What to Expect from a Genetics Consultation

How do I find a genetic professional?

Your health care provider may refer you to a genetic professional. Universities and medical centers also often have affiliated genetic professionals, or can provide referrals to a genetic professional or genetics clinic.

As more has been learned about genetics, genetic professionals have grown more specialized. For example, they may specialize in a particular disease (such as cancer genetics), an age group (such as adolescents) or a type of counseling (such as prenatal).

How do I decide whether I need to see a geneticist or other speci...

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Emergency Contact for New Britain

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Nearby New Britain Hospitals *

The Hospital of Central Connecticut New Britain Campus
100 Grand St
New Britain, CT 06052
(860)224-5011

Hospital for Special Care
2150 Corbin Ave
New Britain, CT 06053
(860)827-1958

VA Connecticut Healthcare System Newington Campus
555 Willard Ave
Newington, CT 06111
(860)666-6951

Cedarcrest Hospital
525 Russell Rd
Newington, CT 06111
(860)666-4613

University of Connecticut Health Center John Dempsey
263 Farmington Ave
Farmington, CT 06030
(860)679-2000

Veterans Home & Hospital Rocky Hill
287 West St
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860)529-2571

Connecticut Children's Medical Center
282 Washington St
Hartford, CT 06106
(860)545-9000

Institute of Living Hartford Hospital
200 Retreat Ave
Hartford, CT 06106
(800)673-2411

Bristol Hospital
41 Brewster Rd
Bristol, CT 06010
(860)585-3000

Hartford Hospital
80 Seymour St
Hartford, CT 06102
(860)545-5000

MidState Medical Center
435 Lewis Ave
Meriden, CT 06451
(203)694-8200

The Hospital of Central Connecticut Bradley Campus
81 Meriden Ave
Southington, CT 06489
(860)276-5000

St Francis Hospital & Medical Center
114 Woodland St
Hartford, CT 06105
(860)714-4000

The Hospital at Hebrew Healthcare
1 Abrahms Blvd
W Hartford, CT 06117
(860)523-3800

Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital
490 Blue Hills Ave
Hartford, CT 06112
(860)714-3500

St Francis Care Hospital Mount Sinai Campus
500 Blue Hills Ave
Hartford, CT 06112
(860)714-4000

Middlesex Hospital
28 Crescent St
Middletown, CT 06457
(860)344-6000

Connecticut Valley Hospital
Silver St & Eastern Dr
Middletown, CT 06457
(860)262-5000

Riverview Hospital for Children & Youth
915 River Rd
Middletown, CT 06457
(860)704-4000

Rushford Center
1250 Silver St
Middletown, CT 06457
(860)346-0300

Gaylord Hospital
Gaylord Farm Rd
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203)284-2800

Masonic Healthcare Center
22 Masonic Ave
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203)679-5900

St Mary's Hospital
56 Franklin St
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203)709-6000

Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes St
Manchester, CT 06040
(860)646-1222

Waterbury Hospital
64 Robbins St
Waterbury, CT 06721
(203)573-6000

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
540 Litchfield St
Torrington, CT 06790
(860)496-6666

Rockville General Hospital
31 Union St
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860)872-5100

Hungerford Emergency & Medical Care
115 Spencer St
Winsted, CT 06098
(860)738-6650

Hospital of St Raphael
1450 Chapel St
New Haven, CT 06511
(203)789-3000

Connecticut Mental Health Center
34 Park St
New Haven, CT 06519
(203)974-7300

Yale-New Haven Hospital
20 York St
New Haven, CT 06504
(203)688-4242

Yale-New Haven Psychiatric Hospital
184 Liberty St
New Haven, CT 06519
(203)688-9711

Griffin Hospital
130 Division St
Derby, CT 06418
(203)735-7421

VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven Campus
950 Campbell Ave
West Haven, CT 06516
(203)932-5711

Windham Community Memorial Hospital
112 Mansfield Ave
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860)456-9116

Johnson Memorial Hospital
201 Chestnut Hill Rd
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
(860)684-4251

Natchaug Hospital
189 Storrs Rd
Mansfield Center, CT 06250
(860)456-1311

Western Massachusetts Hospital
91 E Mountain Rd
Westfield, MA 01085
(413)562-4131

Noble Hospital
115 W Silver St
Westfield, MA 01086
(413)568-2811

Weldon Rehabilitation Hospital
233 Carew St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413)748-9000

Mercy Medical Center
271 Carew St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413)748-9000

Baystate Medical Center
759 Chestnut St
Springfield, MA 01199
(413)794-0000

Shriners Hospital for Children
516 Carew St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413)787-2000

New Milford Hospital
21 Elm St
New Milford, CT 06776
(860)355-2611

Kindred Hospital Park View
1400 State St
Springfield, MA 01109
(413)787-6700

Milford Hospital
300 Seaside Ave
Milford, CT 06460
(203)876-4000

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