Genetic Counselor
Anna Leininger, MS, Genetic Counselor
In her role as Certified Genetic Counselor, Anna is committed to educating and supporting people with an elevated risk of cancer due to genetic factors. Anna’s expertise in accurate risk assessment and surveillance techniques provides an additional dimension of insight for medical providers in caring for their high-risk patients. Our genetic counseling program includes:
- Detailed family history review
- Genetic counseling and testing as indicated
- Developing a personalized strategy to reduce cancer risk
- Access to research trials
- Written communication/recommendations sent to referral sources/healthcare teams
“As a Certified Genetic Counselor since 1996, I am passionate about using genetic information and technology to eliminate the needless devastation of cancer in families with high genetic risk. By making genetic information understandable and genetic technology accessible, we empower families and their medical providers to make fully-informed healthcare decisions to reduce cancer incidence and mortality.”
Anna is certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling and holds a Masters of Science Degree in Medical Genetics from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Consultations available at two locations:
Maplewood Cancer Center (651) 779.7978
Woodbury Clinic (651) 735.7414
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