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Genetic Testing/Counseling
Dor Yeshorim Genetic Testing Program
4011 Brookhill RoadBaltimore, 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 Building401 N. Broadway
Room 1343
Baltimore, MD 21231
410-502-7082
www.hopkinskimmelcancercenter.org
Referral coordinator: Linda Thompson
Genetic counseling for known hereditary cancer syndromes. Genetic testing of appropriate individuals. Personalized risk assessment and cancer screening recommendations for people at high risk.
National Tay-Sachs and Allied Diseases Association
2001 Beacon StreetSuite 204
Boston, MA 02135
617-277-4463
info@ntsad.org
www.ntsad.org
Executive director: Sue Kahn
Nonprofit organization whose mission is to lead the fight to treat and cure Tay-Sachs, Canavan and related genetic diseases, and to support affected families and individuals in leading fuller lives.
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
2401 W. Belvedere AvenueHoffberger Building
Suite 33
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-601-5853
www.lifebridgehealth.org
Genetic counselor: Deborah Axtell-Kass
Genetic counseling and evaluation for families interested in genetic disease screening, maternal age counseling, 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 StreetRoom 11-037
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-328-3335
mblitzer@peds.umaryland.edu
www.mdkids.umaryland.edu
Head, division of human genetics, department of pediatrics: Dr. M.G. Blitzer
Evaluation, diagnosis, laboratory testing, genetic counseling and physician services for carriers of disorders prevalent in Ashkenazic Jewish population, including Tay-Sachs, Gaucher, Niemann-Pick, Canavan disease, familial dysautonomia and cystic fibrosis. .