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, pregnant and pediatric patients
- Access to molecular and cytogenetic testing
- Rapid, direct communication with referring physicians
Please use this form for referrals to BMC Genetics and fax to 617.638.6756.
Below, are the available diagnostic genetic services and corresponding contact information.
| Diagnostic Genetic Services | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Adult Genetics | 617.414.4841 |
| Amyloidosis Center | 617.358.4750 |
| Prenatal Genetics | 617.414.2000 |
| Cancer Genetics | 617.638.6428 |
| Pediatric Genetics | 617.414.4841 |
Specialty Clinics
Adult Genetics
Amyloidosis Center
Boston Medical Center is an international referral center that provides multi-disciplinary diagnosis and treatment of all types of amyloidosis, a rare group of diseases.
Cancer Genetics
Pediatrics - Genetics
Prenatal
Diagnostic Molecular Genetics Laboratory Services
Tom Maher, MS, Laboratory Manager of Diagnostic Molecular GeneticsTom.Maher2@bmc.org: 617.414.5312)
Tissue Based Diagnostic Molecular Pathology (DMP)
Michael O’Brien, MD – Chief Anatomic Pathology
Shi Yang, MD, Scientific Director
Download Tissue Based DMP Requisition Form
Microbiology Molecular Diagnostics
Nancy Miller, MD, Medical Director, Microbiology
nancy.miller@bmc.org
Chris Andry, PhD, Administrative Director and Vice Chair for Pathology Operations and Management
chris.andry@bmc.org
Neil ONeill, Senior Manager for Laboratory Medicine Operations
neil.oneill@bmc.org, 617.414.473
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)
Residency and Fellowship Information
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine offers a Master of Science degree in Genetic Counseling. For more information about the curriculum, faculty, research, and graduate experience, please visit our website.