Our certified genetic counselors are committed to educating and supporting people with an elevated risk of cancer due to genetic factors.
Their expertise in accurate risk assessment and surveillance techniques provide an additional dimension of insight for medical providers in caring for their high-risk patients.
Our Genetic Risk Evaluation 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
Meet Our Genetic Counselors:
Anna Leininger, MS, LCGC
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.
Anna provides consultations at the following locations:
Nora Nashawaty, MS, LCGC
Nora is certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling and holds a Masters of Science Degree in Genetic Counseling from Northwestern University.
Her areas of special interest include: Genetic Risk Assessment, Genetic Counseling, Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer and Lynch syndrome, and rare conditions such as Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia and Li-Fraumeni Syndrom.
Nora provides consultations at the following locations: