Private Clinical Geneticist in London.

Who needs a Clinical Genetics consultation?

You may benefit from a clinical genetics appointment if you want clearer answers about inherited risk or unusual results. This service is especially helpful for:

• High-risk or complex family history, including early cancers or repeated patterns
• Pregnancy and prenatal concerns, including screening results and next-step options
• Unclear or positive genetic test results, where interpretation affects medical decisions
• Rare or undiagnosed symptoms, when other assessments have not explained the cause
• Children with developmental concerns or features suggestive of a genetic condition
• Planning ahead, when you want prevention advice based on family risk

Early review can reduce uncertainty and guide the most appropriate testing.

What is a Clinical Geneticist?

A clinical geneticist is a medically trained specialist in how genes influence health. They assess medical history, review family patterns, and diagnose genetic conditions. They can also recommend tests and guide clinical care, including referrals and surveillance planning.

This is different from genetic counselling alone, because a clinical geneticist can provide a medical diagnosis and coordinate next steps.

Clinical Geneticist vs Genetic Counsellor

Both roles work together, and you may see one or both.

• Clinical Geneticist: A medical doctor who can assess, diagnose, and oversee medical care.
• Genetic Counsellor: A specialist who explains risk, supports decision-making, and helps you understand testing.

Often, counselling is the first step. However, complex cases may need a geneticist’s medical input.

What happens during the appointment?

Your consultation is designed to feel structured, supportive, and easy to follow. Your clinician will typically:

• Review your personal and family history in detail
• Discuss any prior tests, scans, or letters
• Explain what results may mean, using clear language
• Recommend the most suitable genetic tests, if needed
• Outline next steps, follow-up, and shared care with your team

Appointments are usually 30–60 minutes, although complex cases may take longer.

What conditions can be assessed?

Clinical genetics can help assess or diagnose:

• Inherited cancer risk and familial cancer patterns
• Prenatal and pregnancy-related genetic concerns
• Rare disease or multisystem symptoms
• Developmental and paediatric genetic conditions
• Reproductive and fertility-related genetic factors
• Unexpected findings from genomic tests

Your plan will be tailored to your situation, not a template.

How do I prepare?

To make your appointment as useful as possible:

• Bring any previous genetic test results, blood results, and imaging reports
• Note key family history, including diagnoses and ages at diagnosis
• List your medications and relevant past medical history
• If possible, ask relatives about known conditions or testing

Even partial information helps. Your clinician can still build a clear picture.

How should I time a Clinical Genetics consultation?

Book promptly if you have a time-sensitive decision, such as pregnancy screening results, planned surgery, or new symptoms. If you are planning a pregnancy or want prevention advice, earlier is often better, because it gives you more options.

Booking at Spital Clinic with Jeen

You can self-refer, and a GP referral is not required. Spital Clinic coordinates your care with Jeen Health, ensuring you see the right clinician at the right time. Appointments may be online when appropriate, or in person if a physical examination is needed.