Hoag Genetic Counseling
At Hoag, we believe our patients deserve the best opportunity to get the right answers about hereditary cancer and other hereditary adult-onset conditions from a specialist
Why Genetic Counseling?
Genetic testing is not just a simple blood draw (or saliva test). Your genetic counselor will do all of the following:
- Collect, document and evaluate your family history
- Estimate your hereditary risk
- Explain inheritance patterns and implications for your family
- Assist in exploring the medical and psychological implications of genetic testing
- Review costs, benefits and limitations of genetic testing
- Provide information about genetic testing options and help you decide what is best for you and your family
- Answer questions about issues of privacy, confidentiality and legal protections against genetic discrimination
- Determine the best strategy for testing within your family
- Select appropriate genetic test(s) and testing laboratory
- Help in obtaining insurance coverage for your genetic testing
- Interpret your genetic test results, which can be complex
- Provide ongoing emotional support and assistance in informing your family in the event of abnormal test results
- Assist your physicians in developing a plan for management
- Provide a detailed summary letter for you and your physicians
- Refer to support organizations, when appropriate
- Notify you about genetics research opportunities as they arise
A genetic counseling session is a conversation, where your input is vital towards its success. We encourage you to bring a list of questions to cover during your visit.
Hoag Genetic Counselors
Our Genetic Counselors are:
- Diplomates of the American Board of Genetic Counseling
- Received master’s degrees in genetic counseling and are licensed by the state of California
- Work with your physicians as part of your healthcare team
- Are part of a specially trained group of individuals who specialize in genetic counseling for cancer patients and other hereditary adult-onset conditions
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Chelsey Torres, MS
- Genetic Counselor
How to Make an Appointment
Hoag is pleased to offer hereditary counseling services in Newport Beach, Irvine and Huntington Beach. Appointments are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information or to make an appointment, please contact us at 949-764-5764 or genetics@hoag.org.
Although many patients seek assessment at the recommendation of their physicians, a referral from a health care provider is not required.