Program: Medical Genetics Program of Southwestern Ontario
Organization: Children's Hospital London Health Sciences Centre
Phone Numbers: 519-685-8140
Toll-Free: 1-800-243-8416
Fax: 519-685-8214
Website: www.lhsc.on.ca/medical-genetics-program-of-southwestern-ontario/genetics-medical-genetics-program-of-southwestern
Address:
800 Commissioners Rd E
London, ON
N6A 5W9
Intersection: Wellington Rd and Commissioners Rd E
Location: London (Central)
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: By appointment
Service Description: Genetic testing, assessment, counselling, treatment and screening programs for infants, children and youth and their families

Cancer Genetics Clinic - Conducts assessments of future cancer risk * provides genetic counselling * arranges genetic testing, if appropriate, and explains results * makes recommendations for prevention, early detection and surveillance, and provides referrals to other providers to receive treatment, surveillance and follow-up care

General Genetics Clinic
- Provides assessment and genetic counselling to families with infants and children who have birth defects and/or developmental delay or family history of a known or potential genetic disease

Inherited Metabolic Disorders - Specialized team offers intervention and treatment care to patients with inherited metabolic disorders and their families

Newborn Screening Program - Identifies newborns at risk of disorders that can lead to significant health concerns * newborns are screened for metabolic, endocrine and hematological conditions * screening is available to every newborn in Ontario


Fees: Most services covered by OHIP
Application: Medical referral required
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Infants, children and youth and their families
Languages: English
Language Note: Interpretation available upon request
Area(s) Served: Southwestern Ontario
See Also: Genetic Disorders
Last Updated: 1/8/2024
Service Record URL: http://thehealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=12681

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