Saint Francis Center for Genetics provides genetic counseling to help you and your family better understand a genetic condition. Our genetic counselor is a valuable resource for families coping with the diagnosis of a genetic condition and for those living with a genetic condition.

Genetic Counseling at Saint Francis

During a genetic counseling session, our genetic counselor may:

• Provide medical information about the condition(s) in question
• Describe patterns of inheritance and assess risks to other family members
• Discuss appropriate genetic testing
• Provide your family with information about educational and supportive resources
• Talk with your family about the emotional, psychological and social consequences of a genetic condition

The goal of genetic counseling is not only risk assessment, but also to explain cause/inheritance of a disorder, availability of testing, prognosis and management/treatment options.

Genetic counseling appointments are available for the following indications:

Adult Genetics: Personal or family history of an inherited hypercoagulability risk factor such as Factor V Leiden or Prothrombin. Also, personal or family history of a genetic condition such as hereditary hemochromastosis or polycystic kidney disease. 

Cancer Genetics: The same or related types of cancer in two or more close relatives on the same side of the family (close relatives are parents, siblings, children, grandparents, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews). Also, cancer in multiple generations; an early age at diagnosis (usually under 50); multiple primary tumors or bilateral cancer (like cancer in both breasts); a pattern of cancer consistent with a specific hereditary cancer syndrome (e.g., breast and ovarian or colon and uterine). 

Newborn Screening: A blood test can help doctors determine whether newborns have certain genetic conditions that may eventually cause problems. 

Prenatal Genetics: Your age, ethnic background, previous pregnancies, and personal or family history of birth defects are just some of the factors used to determine whether your baby may be at increased risk for having a genetic disorder or birth defect.

Make an Appointment with Saint Francis Genetics

For more information, or to schedule an appointment with our genetic specialist, please call 918-502-2280. We're dedicated to assisting you with insurance authorizations for appropriate testing. Start gathering your relatives' history by printing and completing the necessary form: adult genetics family history form or cancer genetics family history form. Print and bring the form with you to your appointment with our genetic specialist.

Saint Francis Center for Genetics - Counseling Services
6161 South Yale (within Saint Francis Hospital)
Tulsa, OK 74136 [Map]
918-502-2280

Physician Referral to the Saint Francis Center for Genetics

Physicians may refer a patient for genetic counseling or genetic evaluation by logging into EPIC or by using our Genetic Referral form.

Learn More About Healthcare Services Provided Through Saint Francis

The physicians, staff and volunteers of Saint Francis Health System are dedicated to the healthcare of our communities in eastern Oklahoma. To learn more about services provided through Saint Francis, please call Saint Francis HealthLink at 918-488-6688