Genetics Program

Our team of Genetics providers includes medical geneticists and genetic counselors who evaluate both pediatric and adult patients with known or suspected genetic conditions. Our physicians perform thorough evaluations in order to diagnose a wide variety of genetic syndromes. In addition, our genetic counselors gather family medical history, facilitate genetic testing, and provide information and support to patients and their families. We see patients both for initial diagnosis and in follow-up as needed.

Providers:

• Susan Berry, MD
• Lisa Schimmenti, MD
• Chester Whitley, PhD, MD

Genetic Counselors:

• Karol Rubin, MS, CGC Genetic Counselor
• Cheri Schoonveld, MS, CGC Genetic Counselor

Nurse Coordinator:

• Jane Torkelson, RN

Clinic Co-coordinators:

• Cindy Pham Lorentz, MS, CGC
• Melissa Truelson, MS, CGC
   

Common Genetic Conditions Seen in Our Clinic:

• Birth defects
• Developmental delay/mental retardation
• Dysmorphism (unusual appearance)
• Chromosomal abnormality
• Klippel-Trenaunay (KT) syndrome/Vascular anomalies
• Marfan syndrome
• Williams syndrome
• Fragile X syndrome
• Other suspected genetic syndromes which are not served by an existing genetic sub-specialty clinics here at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, can be found on our genetics specialty contact list.
   

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