Geneticist – canton of Vaud

Geneticist: what to know

A geneticist studies conditions linked to genes and chromosomes. They assess the risk of inherited disease within a family, explain the genetic tests available and their limitations, and help patients understand the results and what they mean.

When to book an appointment

• Several cases of the same condition in the family
• Planning a pregnancy with a known inherited condition
• Developmental delay or a malformation in a child
• Genetic test results that need to be explained

Costs in Switzerland

Genetic tests are covered by compulsory basic health insurance (LAMal/KVG) only for certain indications; appointments are usually made on referral from a doctor.