Adult Genetic Program
Mount Sinai’s Adult Genetic Program cares for adults (over age 18) who have a known or suspected genetic condition. Our team includes medical geneticists, genetic counselors, medicine subspecialists and other medical specialists, such as neurologists. We also partner with other genetics programs at Mount Sinai, including the Program for Inherited Metabolic Diseases and the Lysosomal Storage Diseases Program.
Who We Help
Our patients are referred to us when they have a known or suspected genetic condition. Some conditions our patients have include:
- Ataxia or other movement disorders
- Dementia
- Chromosomal disorders
- Chronic kidney disease
- Endocrine disease, such as hyperparathyroidism, diabetes, or premature ovarian failure
- Intellectual disability
- Vascular malformations
Services We Offer
When you visit our program, the first thing we’ll do is complete an in-depth genetics evaluation. This means we will ask you questions about your medical history, as well as your family’s medical history. We will also review your medical records and tests and perform a physical exam. If we need more information, we may recommend additional tests, including genetic testing. This usually involves taking a small amount of blood and sending it to a lab for testing. Tests might include a chromosome analysis, DNA sequencing, or another test that can identify changes in your genetic material that could cause a disorder or syndrome.
Once we have all the information we need, we will work with you to create a care plan that meets your health needs and goals. The services we provide include:
- Explaining and discussing the results of all of your genetic testing
- Developing a plan for how we will monitor your health
- Providing or ordering any screening tests you may need
- Sending you to any specialist you may need (such as a gastroenterologist, oncologist, or surgeon)
- Providing you with educational materials
- Connecting you with any clinical trials that might be helpful
- Referring you to support groups or other resources
If a diagnosis is made, we can also discuss how the condition is passed on and review family-planning options.
Insurance Information
We accept most major commercial insurance plans. We will coordinate all testing, as much as possible, through your insurance plans.