Rockville Silver Spring Fairfax MD: (301) 279-6060 VA: (571) 730-4587
9601 Blackwell Road.
(301) 279-6060
1400 Forest Glen Rd.(301) 681-0263
3025 Hamaker Ct.(571) 730-4587 Greater Washington Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Genetics offers genetic counseling. Patients being seen for a variety of reasons may benefit from this service. In some cases, genetic counseling allows you to:
The genetic counselor also reviews your family and pregnancy history, checking for other possible concerns, and calls to discuss the results with you.
The genetic counselors are able to provide you with any needed resources, including but not limited to, written information to help provide additional information and support groups in the area. Genetic counselors specialize in helping you understand complex genetic information and testing. They can also find other information for you on almost any genetic condition when needed.
Genetic counseling is also available for individuals who wish to have carrier screening. We offer screening for many common diseases such as Tay-Sachs disease, sickle cell anemia, cystic fibrosis, and many others. Expanded carrier screening is also available for individuals who would like to screen for less common disorders, such as PKU, fragile X, and many others. More specialized carrier screening is also available when there is a family history of an identified genetic disease.
If concerns arise because of findings on an ultrasound, our genetic counselors are also available to discuss what these ultrasound findings may mean and the testing options, if any, that are available to you.
See more about our genetic counselors here.
Notice to Patients and Visitors Regarding Flu and Virus Protocol: Due to flu season and the spread of the COVID-19 virus, we are asking all patients to NOT bring children/family members/other guests to your appointments. We also ask that anyone accompanying you, including your spouse or partner, remain in the car or outside. We will not permit anyone other than patients to enter our waiting room. If you have had any feverish or flu-like symptoms in the last 48 hours, please contact our office BEFORE your appointment to reschedule. The CDC recommends that individuals should be fever-free for at least 48 hours to avoid contagious exposure to others. We are sorry for the inconvenience. This protocol is intended to protect all of our patients, unborn babies, and staff. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
