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
- Matt Thomas, Scm, LCGC, Cardiovascular Genetics Program Director
- Allie Gossen, MS, LCGC
- Joyti Khokar, MS, LCGC
- Lauren Seemann, MS, LCGC
- Mackenzie Trapp, MS, LGC *
Fellow(s)
Metabolic Dieticians
- Darlene Acero, MS, RD
- Rachel Murray, MS, RDN
Administration
Contact & Location
Phone: 434-924-2665
Fax: 434-924-1797
Department of Pediatrics
P.O. Box 800386
Charlottesville, VA 22908-0386
You Can Help
Make a Donation
Your gracious support will help us reach our goal: To understand the roots of childhood diseases so that we can develop more effective, personalized, safer therapies and bring them to children!
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Your check should be made payable to UVA Children’s Hospital.
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UVA Children’s Hospital
University of Virginia Health Foundation
PO Box 800773
Charlottesville, VA 22908-0773
Credit Card:
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Make a Donation
Your gracious support will help us reach our goal: To understand the roots of childhood diseases so that we can develop more effective, personalized, safer therapies and bring them to children!