Finding a genetic cause for an endocrine condition can provide clarity, sometimes ending a diagnostic odyssey, and assist with providing proper patient medical management and surveillance. It can also aid in identifying at-risk family members.
At Froedtert & the Medical College, endocrinologists, surgeons, oncologists, and genetic counselors collaborate to treat hereditary endocrine conditions and provide exceptional patient care. We also have MD geneticist support to draw from when appropriate.
Our genetic counselors clarify hereditary endocrine risks by reviewing each patient’s medical and family history. They have specialized training in assessing and explaining personalized genetic risks, reproductive risks, and genetic testing options. They also have expertise in interpreting and explaining genetic testing results and limitations, helping both patients and non-genetics providers understand the implications.
Examples of conditions referred to this program include (but are not limited to):
What to Expect:
A genetic counselor identifies genetic risk by reviewing each patient’s medical history in addition to taking a thorough family history. They have specialized training to be able assess and explain genetic risks, patient testing options, in addition to interpreting and describing genetic testing results in an understandable manner.
A genetic counselor will not require you to have any testing you do not want. Rather, a genetic counselor will provide you with complete information about testing options so you can make decisions that are right for you and your family.
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More Information and Scheduling:
Referrals to our endocrine program typically come from endocrinologists, surgeons, oncologists, primary care or family medicine physicians. If you have questions related to being seen in this clinic, please reach out to our Genetics Program: (414) 955-4254.