Every person has a unique set of genetic instructions determining growth and development, eye and hair color, even certain types of medical problems. The Henry Ford Department of Medical Genetics specializes in the diagnosis, evaluation, management, and genetic counseling of individuals and families with suspected or known hereditary disorders. These types of disorders include birth defects, developmental delay, genetic syndromes, hereditary cancers, neurological diseases, and blood disorders.
With over 40 years of specialty expertise, Henry Ford Medical Genetics remains unique in Michigan, being the only such department in the state and featuring advanced genetics programs with on-site laboratories for DNA and cytogenetic diagnosis. Medical genetic specialists assess patient and family disease risks, determine testing options, provide comprehensive care, and identify supportive resources. The field of Genetics is advancing rapidly, with the ability to identify wellness opportunities based on genetics, as well as assist in earlier detection of certain disorders and aid in personalized medicine treatment.
Henry Ford Medical Genetics features comprehensive maternal serum screening tests and on-site DNA and Cytogenetics laboratories, which receive thousands of genetics samples for testing annually from doctors and hospitals across the country. Thousands of patients are helped at Henry Ford every year.
Patient and Family Genetic Services At the forefront in advancing the use of genetic technology for wellness and disease detection and management, Henry Ford Medical Genetics offers expertise across the full spectrum of genetic services:
Physician Services A complete range of services for physicians includes:
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-HENRYFORD (436-7936).
