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Genetic Testing/Counseling

Dor Yeshorim Genetic Testing Program

4011 Brookhill Road
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-358-8213
Baltimore coordinator: Dr. Michael Ring
Premarital genetic screening for Tay-Sachs and other recessive genetic diseases. Annual screenings at Ner Israel, Bais Yaakov. Appointments available with local physicians throughout the year.

Johns Hopkins Cancer Risk Assessment Program

Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Building
401 N. Broadway
Room 1343
Baltimore, MD 21231
410-502-7082
410-955-3694
www.hopkinskimmelcancercenter.org
Referral coordinator: Linda Thompson
Genetic counseling for known hereditary cancer syndromes. Genetic testing of appropriate individuals.

National Tay-Sachs and Allied Diseases Association

2001 Beacon Street
Suite 204
Boston, MA 02135
617-277-4463
800-90-NTSAD
617-277-0134
info@ntsad.org
www.ntsad.org
Executive director: Jayne Gershkowitz
Nonprofit organization dedicated to treatment, prevention and research of Tay-Sachs, Canavan and related genetic diseases.

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore

2401 W. Belvedere Avenue
Hoffberger Building
Suite 33
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-601-5853
410-601-8665
www.lifebridgehealth.org
Genetic counselor: Deborah Axtell-Kass
Genetic counseling and evaluation; review of abnormal first or second trimester screening results, abnormal ultrasound findings and family history issues.

University of Maryland School of Medicine Comprehensive Medical Genetics Service

655 W. Baltimore Street
Room 11-037
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-706-3480
410-706-6105
mblitzer@peds.umaryland.edu
www.mdkids.umaryland.edu
Head, division of human genetics, department of pediatrics: Dr. M.G. Blitzer
Clinical genetics: Dr. Carol Greene
Evaluation, diagnosis, laboratory testing, genetic counseling and physician services for carriers of disorders prevalent in Ashkenazic Jewish population.