Genetic and Genomic Medicine – Nationwide Children’s Hospital

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A genetics consult starts with a phone call from a genetic counseling assistant. The assistant will gather information about the reason for the visit, obtain a detailed history of any problems in the family (which is called a pedigree) and possibly request medical records from other providers or hospitals. Sometimes, the assistant may need sensitive information. During this first contact, if you do not want to come for a full visit or have concerns about sharing sensitive information, please let us know.

The first appointment will take about two hours.If the person who is referred is a child, they MUST come to the visit. Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before your appointment time to allow ample time to get registered, complete forms and have measurements taken (height, weight, blood pressure).

You will meet with several healthcare providers at this visit. This will include a genetic counselor, a genetic nurse practitioner or genetics physician, and possibly a metabolic dietician.

A consult with genetics is more than having genetic testing. It includes a full assessment that consists of taking a detailed history, reviewing outside medical records and performing a complete exam. We will discuss possible conditions, provide genetic counseling and review what may be needed to establish a diagnosis. A decision about whether testing is required, and what kind of tests should be performed, will be discussed at the first visit.

In most cases, testing will not be done at that time. If testing is recommended, we will work with your insurance to get prior authorization and let you know when to return for testing.

A return visit with the nurse practitioner, geneticist or genetic counselor is often needed when test results are available. Our team will go over what the results mean and discuss any next steps. Genetic counseling will be provided at every step to ensure you understand what the results mean for the patient and the family. Finally, any needed additional tests will be ordered, and a care plan with specific treatments, if available, will be made.

Clinical services are supported partly by the Ohio Department of Health as a Regional Genetics Center of the State of Ohio, Region IV.

Kim L. McBride, MD, MS, is Division Chief of Genetic and Genomic Medicine at Nationwide Children's Hospital.

Murugu Manickam, MD, MPH, FACMG, is Section Chief of Genetic and Genomic Medicine at Nationwide Children's Hospital.

Genetics ClinicTower Building, 4th Floor, Suite D700 Children's DriveColumbus, OH 43205(614) 722-3535FAX (614) 722-3546Metabolic ClinicTower Building, 4th Floor, Suite D700 Childrens DriveColumbus, OH 43205(614) 722-3543FAX (614) 722-3546Dublin Genetics ClinicDublin Medical Office Building5665 Venture DriveDublin, OH 43017(614) 722-3535FAX (614) 722-3546Tuesdays all day

Westerville Genetics ClinicClose To Home Center on N. Cleveland AvenueWesterville, OH 43082(614) 722-3535FAX (614) 722-3546Mondays 12:30 pm 5:00pm

Athens Outreach278 W. Union StreetAthens, OH 45701To schedule, call: (614) 592-4431FAX (614) 594-9929Held bimonthly on a Wednesday

Marietta OutreachMarietta City Health Department304 Putnam StreetMarietta, OH 45750To schedule, call: (740) 373-0611FAX (740) 376-2008Held bimonthly on a Wednesday

Waverly OutreachPike County General Health District14050 US23 NWaverly, Ohio 45690To schedule, call: (614) 722-3535Fax referral to: (614) 722-3546Office Phone: (740) 947-7721Office Fax (740) 947-1109Held bimonthly on a Wednesday

Zanesville OutreachMuskingham Valley Health Care719 Adair AvenueZanesville, Ohio 43701To schedule, call: (614) 722-3535Fax referral to: (614) 722-3546Held bimonthly on a Wednesday

22q CenterNationwide Childrens Hospital700 Childrens DriveColumbus, OH 43205(614) 722-6200FAX (614) 722-4000Office phone (614) 962-6373

Complex Epilepsy Clinic (Epilepsy Center)Nationwide Childrens Hospital700 Childrens DriveColumbus, OH 43205(614) 722-6200FAX (614) 722-4000

Cleft Lip and Palate CenterNationwide Childrens Hospital700 Children's DriveSuite T5EColumbus, Ohio 43205(614) 722-6200FAX (614) 722-4000Office phone (614) 962-6366Tues. 12:30 pm 5 pm

Cystic Fibrosis ClinicOutpatient Care Center, 5th Floor555 S. 18th StreetColumbus, OH 43205Phone: (614) 722-4766Fax: (614) 722-4755Tues PM, Wed PM, and Thurs PM

Down Syndrome Clinic (Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics)Nationwide Childrens Hospital700 Childrens DriveColumbus, OH 43205(614) 722-6200FAX (614) 722-4000Office phone (614) 722-4050

Muscular Dystrophy Association(MDA)/Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) ClinicOutpatient Care Center, 1st Floor555 S. 18th StreetColumbus, OH 43205(614) 722-6200FAX (614) 722-4000Office phone (614) 722-2203Wednesdays

Myelomeningocele Clinic (Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics)Nationwide Childrens Hospital700 Childrens DriveColumbus, OH 43205(614) 722-6200FAX (614) 722-4000Office phone (614) 722-4050Friday AM

Prader-Willi Syndrome Clinic (Endocrinology)Outpatient Care Center, 5th Floor555 S. 18th StreetColumbus, OH 43205(614) 722-6200FAX (614) 722-4000Office phone (614) 722-44252nd Friday of the month

Williams Syndrome Clinic (Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics)Nationwide Childrens Hospital700 Childrens DriveColumbus, OH 43205(614) 722-6200FAX (614) 722-4000Office phone (614) 722-40502nd Tuesday of the month

The mission of the Center for Gene Therapy is to investigate and employ the use of gene- and cell-based therapeutics for prevention and treatment of human diseases.

The Center for Cardiovascular Research conducts innovative research leading to improved therapies and outcomes for pediatric cardiovascular diseases and promotes cardiovascular health in adults.

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