Medical Genetics | Kozhikode

Overview

The Medical Genetics Department at Baby Memorial Hospital Kozhikode offers comprehensive diagnostic, preventive, and management services for a wide range of genetic and inherited conditions across all age groups. The department is equipped to evaluate rare and undiagnosed diseases, providing advanced genetic testing and clinical correlation to ensure accurate diagnosis. Services include genetic evaluation for developmental delay, autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disability, inborn errors of metabolism in children, and unexplained neurological conditions. The team also plays a key role in identifying genetic causes of recurrent pregnancy loss and infertility, enabling informed clinical decisions and targeted care.

The department works in close integration with maternal and fetal medicine to support safe and informed pregnancies. Services include antenatal genetic counselling, screening and diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome, and guidance for advanced prenatal diagnostic procedures including NIPT, chorionic villus sampling, and amniocentesis. Detailed fetal anomaly assessments with genetic correlation help in early detection and appropriate pregnancy management.

With a strong focus on preventive and predictive care, the department offers carrier screening for inherited disorders such as thalassemia and spinal muscular atrophy, along with premarital and preconception counselling. Risk assessment and genetic testing for hereditary cancers, including breast and colon cancers, are also provided, along with family screening and cascade testing to identify at-risk individuals early.

The Medical Genetics team collaborates closely with multiple specialties to support precision medicine, enabling personalised treatment strategies based on individual genetic profiles. Comprehensive management services are provided for patients diagnosed with genetic disorders, including long-term follow-up, multidisciplinary care, rehabilitation support, and continuous genetic counselling for patients and their families.