Almas Hospital
Department of Medical Genetics
" UNLOCKING THE CAUSE . PERSONALIZING THE CARE."
The Department of Medical Genetics at Almas Hospital provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, genetic counselling, and personalized management for individuals and families affected by inherited, rare, and complex genetic disorders.
Our team combines advanced genomic technologies with expert clinical evaluation to identify the genetic basis of disease, enabling accurate diagnosis, targeted treatment, disease prevention, and informed healthcare decisions. We offer specialized care across Pediatric Genetics, Reproductive Genetics, Cancer Genetics, Neurogenetics, and Precision Medicine.
With state-of-the-art genetic testing and multidisciplinary collaboration, we help patients receive the right diagnosis at the right time—improving outcomes for both current and future generations.
Scope of Services
Diagnosis and care for children with developmental delays, birth defects, rare genetic disorders, and inherited metabolic conditions.
Genetic counselling, prenatal diagnosis, and risk assessment for couples planning pregnancy or managing high-risk pregnancies.
Early risk assessment, genetic testing, and personalized counselling for individuals and families with inherited cancer syndromes.
Specialized evaluation and management of inherited neurological and neuromuscular disorders affecting the brain, nerves, and muscles.
Screening and counselling services to identify inherited disease risks, support prevention, and promote healthier future generations.
Expert guidance to help individuals and families understand genetic conditions, test results, inheritance patterns, and reproductive choices.
When Should You Consult a Medical Geneticist?
Developmental delay, autism, birth defects, recurrent seizures, intellectual disability, and suspected rare genetic disorders.
Inherited neurological disorders, early-onset heart disease, kidney disorders, progressive muscle weakness, hereditary cancers, and unexplained genetic conditions.
Advanced maternal age, abnormal fetal ultrasound findings, recurrent pregnancy loss, family history of genetic disorders, and abnormal prenatal screening results.
Advanced molecular diagnostic services including Karyotyping, CMA, FISH, MLPA, Targeted Gene Panels, NGS, Whole Exome Sequencing (WES), Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS), and Mitochondrial DNA Testing for accurate diagnosis and personalized care.
Personalized treatment strategies including gene-based therapies, enzyme replacement therapy, targeted molecular therapy, nutritional interventions, and precision medicine to improve patient outcomes.
