Approximately 21.7% of children in Delaware have one or more special health care needs. Sometimes these health challenges can be caused by changes in our genes. Genetics providers help families learn whether genetic changes may explain the health conditions in their family and connect families to appropriate care.
Genetic Clinics in Delaware
Some sites may offer Telehealth/Telemedicine options depending on the type of appointment needed. Please ask when making the appointment.
Reproductive Endocrinology (REI)/Fertility Services Clinics:
RADfertility – A Member of the CCRM Network
Offices in Newark, Wilmington and Dover
Tel: 302-602-8822
https://radfertility.com
Prenatal Clinics:
Delaware Center for Maternal & Fetal Medicine
Christiana Hospital, Women’s Building
Newark, DE 19718
Tel: 302-319-5680
https://christianacare.org/us/en/care/womens-healthcare/family-planning/genetic-consultation
ChristianaCare Prenatal Genetics Clinic
Rehoboth, DE
Tel: 302-623-4593, option 1
Pediatric Clinics:
Nemours Children’s Hospital
Wilmington, DE
https://www.nemours.org/services/pediatric-genetics.html?location=naidhc#toggle-0
Medical Genetics Clinic: 302-651-5916
Skeletal Dysplasia Program: 302-651-4880
Nemours Cardiac Center: 302-651-6600
Cancer Genetics:
Center for Medical Genomics
Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute
Newark, DE
Tel: 302-623-4593, option 1
1-800-811-8116
https://christianacare.org/services/cancer/cancersupportservices/geneticcounseling/
Nemours Children’s Hospital
Wilmington, DE
Pediatric Cancer Genetics Program: 302-651-5506
Tunnell Cancer Center**
Beebe Healthcare
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Tel: (302) 645-3770
Penn Cancer Genetics Telegenetics**
BayHealth Medical Center
Dover, DE
Tel: (302) 744-6565
https://www.pennmedicine.org/cancer/navigating-cancer-care/programs-and-centers/telegenetics-program
**May require referral from local provider
It is important to know if you have sickle cell trait. About 1 out of every 12 African Americans has sickle cell trait and about 1 out of every 100 Hispanics has sickle cell trait. However, it is possible for a person of any race or nationality to have sickle cell trait. Please click on the links below for more information:
- Almost all babies born in Delaware are tested within 24-48 hours of birth for a number of conditions, including Sickle Cell Trait and Disease.
- If you were born in Delaware after 1993, your healthcare provider should be able to look up your result.
- If you were born outside of Delaware or before 1993 or your healthcare provider cannot find your result, testing is easy to do with a simple blood test called a Hemoglobin Electrophoresis.