Our Genetic Specialists
Dr Saggar is a Consultant in the South West Thames Regional Genetics Department at St George’s Hospital Medical School and Honorary Senior Lecturer within the Medical School.
Dr. Meriel McEntagart is a distinguished clinical geneticist with a focus on neurogenetics, particularly neuromuscular disorders.
Who we can help and what we can advise on
Some people attend the clinic for a diagnosis, others come with a diagnosis for information about the condition and how likely it is to affect other family members.
- Pre-pregnancy planning
- Gene test results
- Genetic wellbeing
- Personalised genetics
- Diagnostic testing
- Pre-natal cases
IGC Patient Journey - 5 easy steps
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1
Initial Consultation
- Draw family history/pedigree
- Your personal history
- Examination
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2
Investigation
- Imaging scans Xray, Ultrasound, MRI
- Specific gene tests
- Biopsies
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3
Follow-up with Consultant
- Review test results
- Treatment options
- Recommend follow up
- Identify at-risk relatives
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4
Refer as required
- IVF/PGD
- Pre-natal
- Other specialists
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5
Regular review/
discharge- Investigations as indicated
To find out more about your visit and what you can expect…