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The Genetics Institute

Director of the Institute:
Prof. Mordechai Shohat


Director of Pediatric Genetics:
Dr. Lina Basel

Senior Physicians:
Dr. Hagit Barris
Dr. Idit Maya
Dr. Michal Finegold

Dr. Associated with Our Department:
Dr. Dafna Marom
Dr. Ruti Shenhav
Dr. Vered Shohat-Levi

Genetic Consultants:
Ellen Taub
Bella Davidov
Gaby Peretz-Amit
Inbal Keidar
Nitzan Sharon-Schwartzman

Clinics at Schneider Children’s:
Location: 2nd Floor
Opening Hours: Sundays – Thursdays, 08:00 - 12:00
Direct Telephone Number: 972-3-9377658

  • Clinic for the diagnosis of genetic diseases in children
    Appointments: Request by fax 072-3-9377660
  • Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) Clinic
    Diagnosis and treatment for the most common hereditary
    disease in Israel
    Appointments: Outpatient Appointment Service,
    Tel: 972-3-9253210


Adult Clinics at Rabin Medical Center:
Location: Raphael Recanati Genetics Institute
Opening Hours: Sundays to Thursdays, 08:00 - 15:00
Telephone Numbers: 972-3-9377659, 972-3-9377658
Fax: 972-3-9377660
Referrals: Individually or letter from the physician
Appointments: First visit - Outpatient Appointment Service,
Tel: 972-3-9376666
Return visit – Genetics Institute, Tel: 972-3-9377659

  • Prenatal genetic consultation
    Provided to pregnant women in order to prevent severe congenital defects in newborns

  • Diagnosis of genetic diseases in adults
    Testing of patients with genetic diseases by specialists in the Genetics Institute.
    The tests identify the syndrome and its hereditary path and guidance is provided to the family regarding prevention of future cases.

  • Clinic for Genetic Consultation for families suffering from common genetic disorders
    Genetic consultation is provided to families with common genetic diseases such as cardiac disorders, coagulation disorders, and so on.
  • Oncogenetics
    Genetic consultation for cancerous growths such as breast and uterine cancer, colon cancer and so on.
  • Epidemiological Surveys to diagnose Carriers of Genetic Diseases
    - Cystic Fibrosis
    - Fragile X Syndrome
    - Gaucher's Disease
    - Familial Dysautonomia
    - Fanconi Anemia
    - Bloom's Anemia
    - Canavan Disease
    and more

Activities:

  • Diagnosis of genetic diseases
  • Genetic consultation for families suffering from genetic disorders
  • Epidemiological testing for “carriers” of genetic diseases

Molecular Genetic Testing:

  • Fragile X Syndrome, CF and the other tests done in carrier screeing
  • Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF)
  • Muscle dystrophy: Duchene, Becker, SMA, Myotonic dystophy, SMARD. 
  • Hearing Impairment Disorders
  • Polycystic Kidney Diseases
  • Mental Retardation and Developmental Delay Syndromes
  • In activation.

Cytogenetics Testing:

  • Chromosomal analysis: Bloods, Amnios, CVS, Skin and Bone Marrow
  • FISH Tests
  • Microarray - CGH analysis for micro deletion/duplication

The Institute is adjoined by various laboratories that complete the examination process and genetic testing. These tests are conducted by the Institute’s Clinics.
The Institute maintains close vigilance regarding rapid advances in the field, and updates lists of tests regularly and consistently.

Links:
www.med.uc.edu/embryology
www.geneticalliance.org
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Omim
www.orpha.net/national/IL-HE/index

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