Genetic Testing & Genetic Counseling at University of Colorado Hospital

Why Choose Genetic Testing & Counseling at University of Colorado Hospital?

University of Colorado hospital has the most advanced Adult Medical Genetics program in the Rocky Mountain region. The program works closely with cardiovascular, oncology and neurology specialists to diagnose and treat diseases that have genetic links. The program also provides genetic counseling services for patients.

What is Genetic Testing & Counseling?

Genetic tests analyze genes, chromosomes and proteins. They are used to:

• Predict if you are at risk of disease
• Identify if you are a carrier. A carrier does not have the disease but has a copy of the disease gene
• Detect or diagnose disease and help to predict how your disease will progress

At University of Colorado Hospital, we offer genetic testing and counseling for nearly any condition. Featured areas include:

• Adult Genetic Testing and Counseling
• Prenatal Diagnosis and Genetics

Common Genetic Tests Performed at University of Colorado Hospital

• Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)
• Birth Defects
• Breast Cancer
• Cardiomyopathy(heart disease)
• Mental retardation
• Muscular dystrophy
• Thrombosis (blood clot)  

Genetics Research

The hospital is currently participating in a clinical research trial to understand the origins of lysosomal storage disorder. These rare diseases affect cells and can cause a variety of symptoms. Treatment is available for some of the lysosomal storage disorders through the adult medical genetics clinic. Other areas of research include: cardiomyopathies, cognitive disability, and polycystic kidney disease.

Featured Doctor

Matthew Taylor, M.D., PhD  is the director of the Adult Medical Genetics Clinic. He is trained in both internal medicine and clinical genetics, representing a new generation of internists who are particularly suited to attend to the challenges posed by genetic medicine. As director of the Adult Medical Genetics Clinic, Dr. Taylor’s principle goal is to develop an adult genetics clinic and consultative service, specializing in the diagnostic evaluation, management and genetic counseling of adults with known or suspected genetic conditions.

University of Colorado School of Medicine Faculty Appointment: Associate Professor

Medical Degree: University of Southern California

Residency: Internal Medicine at the University of Colorado

Fellowship: Medical Genetics at the University of Colorado