Clinical Genetics
Kanad Hospital Clinical Genetics Clinics provide healthcare for children and adults with confirmed or suspected genetic diseases. We provide clinical evaluation, perform genetic and metabolic tests, advise on management, and do genetic counseling for patients and families.
The genetic evaluation aims to identify the genetic causes of diseases which can help in providing knowledge about the disease and its prognosis, guiding management planning, understanding the inheritance and recurrent risk, and applying prevention.
Among the numerous genetic and inherited conditions that this service provides care for are:
- Developmental delay and intellectual disability
- Behavioral disorders including autism and hyperactivity
- Birth defects and congenital malformations
- Down syndrome and other chromosomal and genetic syndromes
- Growth failure
- Inborn error of metabolism (metabolic disorders) and mitochondrial disorders
- Familial hereditary cancers
- Inherited and genetic hearing impairment and eye diseases
- Inherited and genetic neurological, endocrine, cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, gastrointestinal, skeletal, dermatological, immunological, and hematological diseases
- Infertility and recurrent miscarriages
- Fetal malformations and intrauterine fetal death
- Genetic counseling for carriers of genetic diseases and prevention of inherited genetic diseases
Why would you be referred to Clinical Genetics?
Clinical Genetics is the medical specialization involving comprehensive diagnostic, counseling, and therapeutic services for patients with genetic conditions. If your doctor refers you to a clinical genetics clinic, it means you may have or are at risk of a genetic disorder or disease. The common disorders include down syndrome, autism, late Alzheimer’s disease, and cystic fibrosis, among others.
What happens at a clinical genetics appointment?
Just like a typical doctor’s appointment, a clinical geneticist will review the patient’s medical history and what brought him to the clinic in the first place. This will include asking questions about his previous diagnosis and family history as well. In some cases, additional laboratory tests may be required, such as testing urine and blood samples. After the physical examination and medical assessment, the doctor will explain the findings and provide available options to manage the condition. At times, the medical geneticist may recommend further evaluation or a follow-up appointment.
Why Choose Kanad Hospital for Clinical Genetics Services
Kanad Hospital is among the best healthcare providers in the UAE. Our clinical geneticist is equipped with over 10 years of experience in the field, offering counseling and guidance to families with genetic conditions. We do genetic tests and a comprehensive evaluation to assess the risks of the disease to the patient and other family members.
Our Clinical Genetics clinic services are provided by Dr. Ayman El-Hattab, a Consultant Clinical Genetics with the American Board of Clinical Genetics, with experience of more than 10 years in the field of genetics. He is also an Associate Professor at the College of Medicine at the University of Sharjah and has over 100 publications in scientific journals.
If you are looking for a clinic to assess your condition or your child’s health, book an appointment with us today.
Working Hours
Monday-Friday
To schedule an appointment or follow-up visit, call +971 3 713 1111 or send a WhatsApp message to +971559911139.