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HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all M.S. Genetic Counselors.
As of today, the following are the total number of M.S. Genetic Counselors nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of M.S. Genetic Counselors who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
Select the State name above or from the HealthProviders DB App filter panel to show the list of M.S. Genetic Counselors by State. In addition, you can also narrow the list by City and more from the filter panel.
You can download the M.S. Genetic Counselors dataset using HealthProviders DB Export.
What do M.S. Genetic Counselors do?
M.S. Genetic Counselors help people understand how genetic conditions and diseases affect them and their families by evaluating genetic risk, providing information on genetic testing, and interpreting test results.
They offer patient-centered counseling to assist individuals and families in making informed decisions about their health, family planning, and potential medical interventions.
Responsibilities
Patient Education: They educate patients and families about genetic disorders, the implications of genetic testing, and available testing options.
Risk Assessment: Genetic counselors assess a patient’s risk for developing genetic conditions by reviewing their medical and family history.
Test Interpretation: They interpret genetic test results, explaining their meaning and significance to patients.
Care Coordination: Counselors coordinate care for patients with genetic disorders and help them access resources.
Psychosocial Support: They provide compassionate support, helping patients navigate the emotional and psychological aspects of genetic diagnoses.
Environment
Genetic counselors work in various settings, including Hospitals and clinics, Private practices, Universities and educational institutions, Companies that provide genetic testing, and Clinical research teams.
Areas of Specialization
While many genetic counselors specialize in areas like cancer, pediatrics, or prenatal care, other fields of specialization include cardiovascular health, neurogenetics, and psychiatry.