University Hospitals Genetics Services and Treatments

The Center for Human Genetics detects, diagnoses and treats a wide range of genetic and metabolic disorders in newborns, children, and adults, including:

• Birth defects
• Cleft lip and palate
• Connective tissue disorders
• Craniofacial disorders
• Developmental abnormalities
• Disorders of pyruvate metabolism
• Dwarfing conditions
• Fatty acid oxidation disorders
• Genetic (or possible genetic) disorders
• Hereditary neurologic disorders
• Inborn errors of metabolism
• Lysosomal storage disorders
• Marfan syndrome
• Mitochondrialdisorders
• Neurologic and neurometabolic disorders
• Organic acidemias
• Prenatal screening & testing
• Urea cycle disorders

A Complete Range of Services

Researchers and clinicians at The Center for Human Genetics provide patients with a wide range of services, including:

• Genetic screenings and diagnostic in our dedicated laboratory
• Expert up-to-date diagnosis and consultation for patients with hereditary or familial disorders
• Genetic counseling for individuals at risk for genetic conditions
• Management of metabolic and genetic disorders
• Prenatal diagnostic counseling and coordination of testing services
• Pediatric Genetics Services
• Cancer and Genetics

Adult and pediatric patient care services are provided at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, as well as at many UH satellite sites, including UH Ahuja Medical Center, UH Minoff Health Center at Chagrin Highlands, Crocker Park, Landerbrook, Medina, Mentor, UH St. John Medical Center, Solon, and Westlake.