The Medical Genetics Program of Southwestern Ontario provides comprehensive services in medical genetics to individuals, couples, and families in London and surrounding area, in a caring, respectful, and compassionate environment for all patients. The purpose of genetic assessment is to evaluate individuals or families who are, or think they are, at risk of having a genetic condition and what that means for them, and potentially other members of their family. Through the course of our assessment, an individual’s personal and family history is collected and analyzed, and relevant records may be reviewed. Clinical examination and diagnostic testing may also be performed to establish a diagnosis. Genetic counselling helps to provide an understanding of the diagnosis, the recurrence risk and options available to individuals and families.
The Medical Genetics team at LHSC consists of geneticists, genetic counsellors, genetic counsellor assistants, research coordinator & assistant, and administrative/clerical support staff. We provide genetic counselling and genetic testing services for families of various indications, including prenatal, cancer, cardiology, metabolics, and pediatric/adult general, serving a population of approximately two million people. We speak with individuals and their families at all stages of life; preconception, during pregnancy, in childhood and in adulthood.
To learn more about our physicians on staff, including their research interests and university appointments, please select by name as desired:
Dr. Tugce Balci
Co-Medical Director/Medical Geneticist
Dr. Natalya Karp
Medical Geneticist
Dr. Angelica Moresco
Medical Geneticist
Dr. Chitra Prasad
Medical Geneticist
Dr. Maha Saleh
Co-Medical Director/Medical Geneticist
Dr. Victoria Siu
Medical Geneticist
Depending on the reason for a referral, patients may meet with a genetic counsellor only, a geneticist only, or sometimes both. As an alternative to in-person visits, the option for a virtual care appointment by telephone or video conference (Webex) may be possible. A virtual care appointment with your doctor or other healthcare provider is one where you meet in real time with a telephone call or by video conference.
Location, Hours and Contact Information:
Zone B, Level 5, Room 040 (B5-040)
Children’s Hospital
800 Commissioners Road East
London, Ontario N6A 5W9
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Telephone: 519-685-8140
Fax: 519-685-8214
Directions and Parking:
Driving directions to Children's Hospital.
You may park in Parking Lot 7 located on the north side of the hospital. This lot is accessible at the Baseline Road entrance, across from Staples. Alternatively, you may park in the parking garage (P8), which has a walkway bridge over to Zone B.
Genetic Services and How to Make a Referral:
