Medical Genetics
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The WVU Genetics and Counseling Center provides genetic services to the people of West Virginia and surrounding areas and acts as a resource agency for health professionals.
Who can benefit from our services?
- Families of children with birth defects
- People with questions about genetic or inherited diseases
- Couples with fertility problems, such as repeat miscarriages
- Individuals concerned about a family history of intellectual disability
- People seeking information about a genetic condition
- Individuals with suspected or confirmed inborn errors of metabolism
Clinic Locations
- Morgantown – WVU Physician Office Center
- Charleston – Women and Children's Hospital
- Huntington – Marshall University Children's Medical Center
- Parkersburg – St. Joseph's Hospital
- Wheeling – Wheeling Clinic
- Martinsburg – Shenandoah Valley Medical Center
Marybeth Hummel, MD, Director
Resources
- Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center
- High-risk assessment and genetics counseling
- Maternal Fetal Medicine
Services
Some of the services the WVU Genetics and Counseling Center provides include:
- Evaluating, diagnosing, and treating birth defects and inherited conditions
- Diagnosing, treating, and managing metabolic diseases, such as phenylketonuria (PKU), galactosemia, and others
- Genetic counseling for families with a diagnosed genetic disease
- Cancer genetics counseling and testing for familial cancer
- Assessing the cause, pattern, and recurrence risk for disease conditions
- Prenatal diagnosis of birth defects, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic diseases early in pregnancy
- Educating individuals and families about genetic conditions
- Laboratory analyses to establish or confirm genetic diagnoses
- Comprehensive follow-up with referrals to community agencies
- Community education programs regarding genetics
Prenatal services are coordinated with Maternal-Fetal Medicine in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Morgantown area referrals for counseling regarding a personal and/or family history of breast cancer are coordinated through the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center.
Payment
All insurances, Medicaid, and Medicare are accepted. If you have any payment concerns or questions, contact the Center.
The WVU Genetics and Counseling Center is supported by:
- West Virginia University School of Medicine
- West Virginia Bureau of Public Health
- Office of Maternal and Child Health
- Private Contributions
Physicians and Staff
Marybeth Hummel, MD, Director
Dr. Marybeth Hummel earned her medical degree at Indiana University. She completed special training at Riley Children's Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana, and at the University of South Florida. Dr. Hummel is board certified in medical genetics and pediatrics. Her special interests include birth defects, mental retardation, genetic syndromes, PKU, and metabolic diseases.Nora Alexander, MS, Genetic Counselor
Jennie Wilkins, MS, RD, LD, Dietician
Sharron Graham, Genetic Nurse SpecialistA variety of other specialists are available for consultation.
Directions
Morgantown Location
Use the Physician Office Center entrance. Take the elevator to the 2nd floor, turn left, look for the overhead sign Pediatrics.
Driving Directions to the Physician Office Center
From Interstate 79:
Take Exit 155, Star City. Go through the traffic light at the bottom of the hill, Sheetz will be on your right. Cross the Star City Bridge and go straight through the next light. At the top of the hill, turn left onto Patteson Drive (WV 705).
At the third light, turn right into the WVU Health Sciences Center. Overhead signs will direct you to the West Virginia University Hospital, the Emergency Department), the Eye Center, the Physician Office Center, or Chestnut Ridge Center and to the parking lot booth attendant.
From Interstate 68:
Take Exit 7, Pierpont Road. Turn West onto WV 857. At second traffic light, turn left (South) on US 119. You will drive up a steep hill; the Morgantown airport will be on your left. At the second light turn right onto WV 705. At the third light on 705, turn left onto Don Nehlen Drive. Turn right at the next light and follow the signs for patient parking.