Department of Medical Genetics

Unlocking the Cause. Personalizing the Care.

The Department of Medical Genetics at Almas Hospital provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, genetic counselling, and personalized management for individuals and families affected by inherited, rare, and complex genetic disorders.

Our team combines advanced genomic technologies with expert clinical evaluation to identify the genetic basis of disease, enabling accurate diagnosis, targeted treatment, disease prevention, and informed healthcare decisions. We offer specialized care across Pediatric Genetics, Reproductive Genetics, Cancer Genetics, Neurogenetics, and Precision Medicine.

With state-of-the-art genetic testing and multidisciplinary collaboration, we help patients receive the right diagnosis at the right time—improving outcomes for both current and future generations.

Scope of Services

1.Child & Developmental Genetics

Diagnosis and care for children with developmental delays, birth defects, rare genetic disorders, and inherited metabolic conditions.

2. Pregnancy & Family Genetics

Genetic counselling, prenatal diagnosis, and risk assessment for couples planning pregnancy or managing high-risk pregnancies.

3. Hereditary Cancer Services

Early risk assessment, genetic testing, and personalized counselling for individuals and families with inherited cancer syndromes.

4. Brain, Nerve & Muscle Genetics

Specialized evaluation and management of inherited neurological and neuromuscular disorders affecting the brain, nerves, and muscles.

5. Preventive & Family Genetics

Screening and counselling services to identify inherited disease risks, support prevention, and promote healthier future generations.

6. Genetic Counselling & Family Guidance

Expert guidance to help individuals and families understand genetic conditions, test results, inheritance patterns, and reproductive choices.

When Should You Consult a Medical Geneticist?

•           Children
  Developmental delay, autism, birth defects, recurrent seizures, intellectual disability, and suspected rare genetic disorders.
•           Adults
  Inherited neurological disorders, early-onset heart disease, kidney disorders, progressive muscle weakness, hereditary cancers, and unexplained genetic conditions.
•           During Pregnancy
  Advanced maternal age, abnormal fetal ultrasound findings, recurrent pregnancy loss, family history of genetic disorders, and abnormal prenatal screening results.
•           Advanced Genetic Testing
  Advanced molecular diagnostic services including Karyotyping, CMA, FISH, MLPA, Targeted Gene Panels, NGS, Whole Exome Sequencing (WES), Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS), and Mitochondrial DNA Testing for accurate diagnosis and personalized care.
•           Personalized Treatment & Precision Medicine
  Personalized treatment strategies including gene-based therapies, enzyme replacement therapy, targeted molecular therapy, nutritional interventions, and precision medicine to improve patient outcomes.

Why Choose Almas Hospital

1. Genetics Doctor Availability  

2. Comprehensive Medical Genetics services

3. Advanced genomic diagnostics

4. Expert genetic counselling

5. Multidisciplinary specialist care

6. Evidence-based personalized treatment

7. Family-centered approach

8. Focus on early diagnosis and precision healthcare