Department of
Pediatrics

Genetics Outreach Clinics

West Virginia Genetics Evaluation and Counseling Center The West Virginia University Genetics Center is based at the Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center at WVU in Morgantown, WV.

Referral Sheet

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Aim

To serve West Virginia and surrounding areas by providing genetic services and to act as a resource agency for health professionals.

Who Would Benefit?

  • Families of children with birth defects.
  • Persons with questions about genetic or familial diseases.
  • Couples with fertility problems such as repeated miscarriages.
  • Individuals concerned about a family history of mental retardation.
  • Anyone seeking information with regard to a genetic or possible genetic condition.

Services:

  1. Evaluation, Diagnosis and Treatment of birth defects and inherited conditions.
  2. Diagnosis, Treatment and Management of metabolic diseases-such as phenylketonuria (PKU), galactosemia and other metabolic diseases.
  3. Genetic Counseling for families with a diagnosed genetic disease.
  4. Cancer Genetics counseling and coordination of testing for familial cancer.
  5. Assessment of the cause, pattern and recurrence risk for disease conditions.
  6. Prenatal Diagnosis of birth defects, chromosomal abnormalities and genetic diseases early in pregnancy.
  7. Education of individuals and families about genetic conditions.
  8. Laboratory Analysis to establish or confirm genetic diagnoses.
  9. Comprehensive Follow-up with referrals to community agencies.
  10. Outreach Community Educational Programs regarding genetics.

Map of Genetic Outreach Clinics

Staff

  • The Medical Genetics Staff includes:
  • Abdulrazak Alali, MD, Clinical and Biochemical Geneticist
  • Courtney Talik, FNP-BC, Nurse Practitioner
  • Kristina Peron, FNP-C, Nurse Practitioner
  • Grace Lynch, MGC, Genetics Counselor 
  • Kylie Vermeire, MGC, Pediatric Genetic Counselor 
  • Jennie Wilkins, M.S., R.D., L.D., Metabolic Dietitian
  • Nicole Matthews, Genetic Testing Coordinator
  • Katie Malone, Genetic Testing Coordinator
  • Cytogenetic Technologists
  • Administrative Staff

A variety of other specialists are available on a consultation basis.

Prenatal services are coordinated with Maternal-Fetal Medicine - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Contact

For further information or an appointment at any clinic site contact:
WV Genetics Center
Department of Pediatrics
Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center at WVU
Morgantown, WV 26506-9214
Phone: 304-293-7332
Toll-Free 1-800-842-3627

Payment:

All insurances, Medicaid and Medicare are accepted. Any payment concerns or questions contact the Center.

Supported by:

West Virginia University School of Medicine
West Virginia Bureau of Public Health
Office of Maternal & Child Health
Private Contributions