Genetic Counsellor
Centre for Human Genetics and Counselling:
The centre offers a range of diagnosis, counselling and management services to people with a hereditary (passed down through families) condition and those people concerned about their risk of developing a hereditary condition through comprehensive approach. The centre is backed by expertise from proficient consultants of various specialities
| Day | Timings | HOD / Unit Chief & Faculty |
|---|---|---|
| Monday and Thursday | 2.00pm to 4.00pm | Dr. Deepa Bhat |
* Sunday’s/Govt./Institutional Holidays between 9:00am to 1:00pm
GENETIC ANALYSIS WITH COUNSELLING FOR THE CASES HAVING
- Birth defects
- Bad obstetric history
- Genetic anomalies
- Cancers
- Mental retardation
- Neurological and Muscular problems
- Infertility
- Any other conditions with familial basis
- Genetic basis for drug response and side effects
RARE DISEASE CARE COORDINATION CENTRE:
JSS Hospital is establishing Rare Disease Care Coordination Centre in association with Organisation For Rare Diseases of India. This will be second Centre in entire Karnataka to offer rare disease care services.
- To establish Enzyme Replacement Therapy Centre for Lysosomal Storage Disease for in and around district patients
- To help patients and their families in connecting with disease specific special support groups
- To associate with NGOs in providing necessary investigations and government support for needy
PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT GENETIC CONDITIONS WHICH RUN IN FAMILIES
- Assess your risk of developing an inherited condition based on your medical and family history
- Assess whether genetic testing is possible
- Recommend surveillance and risk management options
- Provide you with information on early detection and lifestyle strategies for good health.
- Sensitization programs across various specialities for awareness
- Quality of life and coping strategies among families with Down’s syndrome children
- A clinicoepidemiological pattern of birth defects at a tertiary care hospital in Mysuru
- Hemoglobinopathies Care Collaborative – A model to develop accessible health care services to tribes of Southern Karnataka
| Phone Number | Call between |
|---|---|
| 0821-2335186 | 9.00 am to 4.00 pm |