Genetics and Rare Disease Center

Genetics and Rare Disease Center

Genetics clinic provides clinical evaluation, genetic testing, genetic counseling, and management for variable genetic and inherited diseases.

Comprehensive and integrated care

The Clinical Genetics Clinic offers comprehensive services spanning the life-course: pre-conception carrier screening, prenatal diagnostics, pediatric dysmorphology, adult-onset genetic disorders, hereditary cancer risk, cardiovascular and neurological genetics, metabolic genetics, and pharmacogenomics

20

years of experience

American Boards

of Clinical Genetics and Biochemical Genetics (Metabolic)

3

subspecialized clinics: Neurogenetics Clinic, Down Syndrome Clinic, Cancer Genetics Clinic

>700

patients visit per month

Common Conditions & Subspecialty Clinics.

  • Multiple congenital anomalies 
  • Intellectual disability
  • Behavioral disturbances including autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)  

  • Lynch syndrome  
  • Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) 
  • Li-Fraumeni  
  • BRCA1/2-related breast and ovarian cancer 

  • Cardiomyopathies 
  • Familial arrhythmia syndromes  
  • Connective tissue diseases like Marfan and Loeys–Dietz syndromes  

  • Epilepsies  
  • Muscular dystrophies 
  • Hereditary ataxias 

  • Peripheral neuropathies 

  • Inborn errors of metabolism 
  • Mitochondrial disorders 
  • Abnormal newborn screening  

  • Gene-drug interaction testing 
  • Optimization of medications in cardiology, psychiatry, oncology, and chronic pain 

  • Fetal malformation  

  • Advanced maternal age 
  • Known teratogen exposures during pregnancy 

  • Positive family history of genetic disorders 
  • Abnormal newborn screening results 
  • Premarital and pre-conception genetic counseling  

Technology & Facilities.

Whole exome and genome sequencing

Cancer gene panel and other gene panels

Single gene sequencing

Target genetic testing

Our Experts.

Dr. Ayman W. El-Hattab

Dr. Ayman W. El-Hattab

Consultant Clinical Genetics Director, Genetics and Rare Disease Center

Patient Stories.

Click Here
A Journey From Pain To Healing

A Journey From Pain To Healing

Nour

Advanced Prosthetic Fitting

Click Here
Welcoming Our Little Warrior

Welcoming Our Little Warrior

Maryam Violeta

Spina Bifida Surgery In The Womb

Frequently Asked Questions.

Will my insurance cover genetic testing?

Coverage varies; our counselors obtain pre-authorization and provide cost estimates before testing.

How is privacy protected?

All data comply with UAE and international genomic-privacy regulations; de-identified for research only with consent.

Ready to Start Your Health Journey?

Take the first step towards better health with our expert team.

Book Appointment Contact Us