Director Prof. Yuval Yaron
General Description
The Unit for Genetic Prenatal Diagnosis at the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center investigates the genetic background of a disease, finds ways of performing prenatal diagnosis, and prevents recurrent cases.
The process begins with genetic counseling, during which doctors collect vital information that helps them determine the types of tests to be conducted, and ends with the tests themselves, analysis and recommendations.
The Unit offers genetic counseling to couples on various topics, including genetic testing for fragile-X, cystic fibrosis, Gauche's Syndrome, Canavan Disease, Bloom's Syndrome, and Fanconi's Syndrome.
In addition, the Unit offers genetic testing to pregnant women, including first trimester testing for Down's Syndrome, amniocentesis and chorionvillus sampling, counseling for genetic disorders that have been diagnosed by ultrasound, and those caused by exposure to medications and pollutants.
Contact:
Center: 03-6974704 / 03-6973922
Fax: 03-6974555
Location:
Sourasky Building, 1st Floor, Wing F
Main Services
Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis
Service for Genetic Laboratory Testing
Service for Genetic Review Testing
Service for First Trimester Testing for Down's Syndrome
Stages of Your Pregnancy at Lis
Senior Medical Staff
Prof. A. Or Orterger, head of Institute of Genetics
Dr. D. Barel, clinical genetic specialist
Dr. T. Tzvi, specialist in pediatrics
Ms. S. Simchoni, clinical genetic specialist
Dr. R. Shomrat, head of the Laboratory of Genetics
Ms. N. Scheider, genetic counselor |
