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Department of Pediatrics

Division of Pediatric Medical Genetics

The Division of Pediatric Medical Genetics provides clinical evaluation for genetic disorders, comprehensive genetic counseling and risk assessment for patients and their families. Patients are generally referred by their primary care physician or another specialist, but self-referral is appropriate. Pediatric through adult diagnostic evaluations are carried out by a team consisting of a board-certified genetic counselor, advance practice nurse and board-certified medical geneticist. The division staff also works with the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine to provide prenatal genetic evaluation and counseling services. Using a multidisciplinary approach, we provide high-quality, comprehensive diagnostic treatment and laboratory services to patients and families with or at risk for genetic problems and/or birth defects.

We offer continuing care for patients with genetic and inborn metabolic conditions, coordinate their multidisciplinary care and help them access resources related to their condition.

Our Programs

Birth Defects and Hereditary Disorders

The Clinical Genetics Program is a comprehensive and caring resource for patients of all ages with birth defects, chromosome abnormalities and genetic conditions. Services are coordinated with a complete range of specialists from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical Group. Specialized genetic laboratory testing is arranged as necessary. The program provides recommendations for medical care with ongoing long-term follow-up, referral to appropriate community resources, evaluation of other family members at risk and coordination with the primary physician for optimal patient management.

Inborn Errors of Metabolism

The program works with the New Jersey Department of Health and Human Services to provide follow-up assessment and testing of newborns suspected to have an inborn error of metabolism. Evaluation and ongoing treatment is available for infants and children with some inherited metabolic diseases. Genetic counseling is available for families to understand their risks and options for future pregnancies.

Reasons for Referral
Special Services
Child Health Institute of New Jersey
89 French Street, Suite 2300
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Office # 732-235-9386
For Appointments: 732-235-8700 option 1
Fax: 551-310-6798

Chief
Milen Velinov, MD, PhD


Participating Providers (9)

Sharon Anderson, DNP, NNP-BC, APNG (732) 235-9386
Christina Botti, MS, LCGC (732) 235-9386
Michele Colin, MS, RD, CSP (732) 235-7885
Kylie A Katz, MS, LCGC (732) 235-9386
Daria Mintz, MS, RD, CSP (732) 235-7885
Kaitlyn O'Connor, MS (732) 235-9386
Christopher J. Simotas, MD (732) 235-9386
Milen T. Velinov, MD, PhD (732) 235-9386
Sara Welner, CGC (732) 235-6230


Some reasons for referral include:

  • Birth defects
  • Cardiomyopathies
  • Chromosomal disorders (e.g., Down, Klinefelter and Turner syndromes)
  • Congenital heart disease
  • Connective tissue disorders (e.g., Ehlers Danlos, Marfan)
  • Craniofacial disorders
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Delay in growth or development
  • DiGeorge syndrome
  • Dysmorphology
  • Familial cardiomyopathy
  • Family history of a genetic disorder
  • Fragile X
  • Hearing loss
  • Hemoglobinopathies
  • Inborn errors of metabolism
  • Inherited arrhythmias and long QT syndrome
  • Inherited liver disorders
  • Inherited skin (dermatological) disorders
  • Mitochondrial disorders
  • Muscular dystrophy
  • Neurofibromatosis
  • Osteogenesis imperfecta
  • Seizures
  • Skeletal dysplasia
  • Spinal muscular atrophy
  • Tuberous sclerosis

Special Services:

  • Prenatal and pediatric diagnosis and management of inborn errors of metabolism.
  • Evaluation and counseling for couples considering pregnancy who have a personal or family history that puts them at risk for having a child with an inherited metabolic disorder.
  • Evaluation and counseling for couples who are pregnant and are at risk for having a child with an inherited metabolic disorder.

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