Pediatric Genetics

William G Wilson, MD Division Chief, Pediatric Genetics
Our division provides genetics services to children and adults including but not limited to:
- Evaluation for possible genetic causes of birth defects, chronic diseases or developmental problems
- Diagnosis of genetic disorders by physical examination and/or genetic testing
- Prenatal testing for chromosomal abnormalities and possible genetic disorders
- Tests to determine the chances for a genetic disorder to recur in a family
- Management and treatment of a genetic disorder
- Support groups for the genetic disorder
Physicians of the division are board-certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics and the American Board of Pediatrics, and our Genetic Counselors are certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
Genetic Counselors
- Shelley Towner, MS, LCGC, Senior Genetic Counselor for the Division of Genetics
- Caitlin Barnes, MS, LCGC, Education Coordinator for the Division of Genetics
- Laura Famularo, MS, LCGC
- Matt Thomas, ScM, LCGC, Cardiovascular Genetics Program Director
- Joyti Khokhar, MS, LCGC
- Samantha Seymour, MS, LCGC
- Mackenzie Trapp, MS, LCGC
Fellow(s)
Metabolic Dieticians
Administration
Contact & Location
Phone: 434-924-2665
Fax: 434-924-1797
Department of Pediatrics
P.O. Box 800386
Charlottesville, VA 22908-0386