Mendel Genetics is a medical practice that specialises in genetic and inherited diseases. We are experts in paediatric genetics, adult genetics, preconception & prenatal genetics, and cancer genetics. The Mendel cares for people with, or who are concerned about having, a personal or family history of a genetic condition.
Mendel Genetics is named after the father of modern genetics, Gregor Mendel. Mendel was an Austrian monk who was the first person to describe the fundamental laws of genetic inheritance by observing the propagation of pea plants in the 19th century.
To provide the best genetic health through clinical expertise and education.
Like with most medical appointments, seeing a clinical geneticist will involve having your medical history taken and possibly a physical examination.
In addition, a clinical geneticist will explore your family history in detail.
Using information from your history and physical examination, your specialist will determine what heritable condition you or you family has, if any.
Genetic tests may be suggested to help reach a diagnosis.
Genetic counselling is just a discussion which helps you to understand any genetic condition that may be present in you or your family.
The specialist will answer your questions about where the genetic condition came from, what other health complications you may need to be monitored for, the chances other family members could have the same condition, what options you have to optimise your health, and any other questions that you may have.
Genetic testing is not always needed. Sometimes your specialist can determine your genetic risks from history and examination alone.
Genetic testing can be expensive and not worth the cost. However, genetic testing can sometimes provide important answers about your health.
Your clinical geneticist will go through all the benefits and drawbacks genetic testing may have so you can make an informed decision about the need to proceed with genetic testing.
Genetic counselling is just a discussion which helps you to understand any genetic condition that may be present in you or your family.
The specialist will answer your questions about where the genetic condition came from, what other health complications you may need to be monitored for, the chances other family members could have the same condition, what options you have to optimise your health, and any other questions that you may have.
Genetic testing is not always needed. Sometimes your specialist can determine your genetic risks from history and examination alone.
A clinical geneticist undertakes a medical assessment and orders investigations to help diagnose genetic diseases. A geneticist informs your regular doctors how to best treat genetic diseases.
Your clinical geneticist will go through all the benefits and drawbacks genetic testing may have so you can make an informed decision about the need to proceed with genetic testing.
A clinical geneticist in an expert in diagnosing rare diseases and can often reach a diagnosis when other specialists are unable to. A clinical geneticist can help anyone who suspects they have or are proven to have an inherited condition. A clinical geneticist can help determine your generic risks, including of developing cancer or giving birth to a child with birth defects.
Email or fax your referral letter to Mendel Genetics and we will be in contact to arrange an appointment.