A medical geneticist deals with the study and diagnosis of hereditary disease conditions. The geneticist accepts both children and adults and gives information and advice about diseases, heredity, possible studies, and future treatment and monitoring plan.
Main problems and reasons for consulting a geneticist: genetic test, hereditary disease (e.g. tumor/cancer, heart rhythm disorders, Parkinson’s), genetic disease, risks of disease transmission.
You can visit a geneticist for an appointment without a referral.