To find a genetics professional in your community, you may wish to ask your doctor for a referral. If you have health insurance, you can also contact your insurance company to find a medical geneticist or genetic counselor in your area who participates in your plan.
Several resources for locating a genetics professional in your community are available online:
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GeneTests from the University of Washington provides a list of genetics clinics around the United States
and international genetics clinics
. You can also access the list by clicking on “Clinic Directory” at the top of the GeneTests home page. Clinics can be chosen by state or country, by service, and/or by specialty. State maps can help you locate a clinic in your area.
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The National Society of Genetic Counselors offers a searchable directory of genetic counselors in the United States
. You can search by location, name, area of practice/specialization, and/or ZIP Code.
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The National Cancer Institute provides a Cancer Genetics Services Directory
, which lists professionals who provide services related to cancer genetics. You can search by type of cancer or syndrome, location, and/or provider name.
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