Genetics Centers in Central New Jersey
Monmouth Medical Center Genetic Counseling
300 Second Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740
Phone: (732) 923-6531
Fax: (732) 923-6529
Geneticist:
Franklin Desposito. M.D.
(sees patients 1 day/month)
Prenatal genetic counselor:
Tressie Delaya, MS, CGC
Phone: 732-923-6527
Fax: 732-923-6528
Also coordinates pediatrics genetics monthly clinic and genetic testing for adult cardiology patients
Cancer genetic counselor:
Sherry Grumet, MA, MS, CGC
Phone: 732-923-6711
Fax: 732-728-5035
E-mail: sgrumet@barnabashealth.org
Services:
Adult and pediatric genetics
Cancer genetic counseling
Healing and Recovering after Termination (HART) support group
Group meets the second Tuesday of each month from 6-7:30pm
Contact: Tressie at 732-923-6527 or tdalaya@barnabashealth.org
Co-organizer: Judy Rokeach
Updated: March 2016
Saint Peter's University Hospital
Department of Medical Genetics and Genomic Medicine
Saint Peter's University Hospital
Department of Medical Genetics and Genomic Medicine
254 Easton Avenue
Ground Floor, Women and Children's Pavilion New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Phone: (732) 745-6659
Fax: (732) 249-2687
Geneticist:
Debra-Lynn Day-Salvatore, MD, PhD, FAAP, FACMG
Chair, Department of Medical Genetics and Genomic Medicine
Genetic Counselors:
Kristin Levandoski, MS, LGC- Genetic Counselor Supervisor
Katelyn Heraty, MS, LGC
Ryan Kuehl, MGC, LGC
Francesca Spinosi, MS, LGC
Intake Coordinator:
Donna Farren-Chavez, MS, CGC
Intake Line: (732) 339-7481
Nurses:
Shabnam Sabur, MSN, RN, PHN, APRN, FNP-C – Nurse Practitioner
Marylou Mickalauskas, RN, BSN, CEN
Eileen Cusanelli, RN, BSN, CEN, RNC
Daniela Silva, MSN, RN, CCRN – Research Nurse
Metabolic Nutritionist:
Andrea Siering, MS, RD, CSP Genetic Metabolic Dietitian
Specialty Clinics/Services:
Prenatal consultation with geneticist
Pediatric Genetic Evaluation, Diagnosis and Management Adult Genetic Disorders
Regional Center for Inherited Metabolic Disease Lysosomal Therapy Center
Contact: Marylou Mickalauskas Cancer Risk Assessment and Counseling
Contact: Donna Farren-Chavez Craniofacial / Neurosurgical Center Phone: (732) 745-8600 ext. 7943 Pregnancy Loss Evaluation Program
Phone: (732) 754-8600 ext. 8549
Insurance accepted:
Aetna; Aetna Better Health; Amerigroup; Amerihealth; Brighton Health Plan Create Product; Consumer Health Network (CHN); Cigna; Clover Health; Emblem Health; Empire BCBS; Horizon BCBS; Horizon Casualty; Horizon NJ Health; MagnaCare; Medicaid; Medicare; Multiplan; Optum VA Community Care Network; Oscar Health Plan of NJ; Qualcare; United/ Oxford; United Community & State Plan; Wellcare of New Jersey (*Insurance information is subject to change without notice. Please confirm this information and the level of coverage with your insurance company directly.)
Updated: August 2020
Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical Group
Division of Medical Genetics
General Genetics - Department of Pediatrics
Child Health Institute of New Jersey, 89 French St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Phone: 732-235-9386, Fax: 732-235-7088
Clinical Geneticists:
Philip Giampietro, MD, PhD, Division Chief
Susan Sklower Brooks, M.D.
Genetic Counselors:
Christina Botti, M.S., L.G.C
Supervisor, Genetic Counseling
Email: christina.botti@rutgers.edu
Sara Welner, M.S., L.G.C
Ji-Sun, M.S., L.G.C
Metabolic/Genetic Nurse:
Sharon, Anderson, DNP, APN, NNP-BC, AGN-BC
Pediatrics / Adult Genetic Services:
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Child Health Institute of New Jersey
89 French St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Phone: (732) 235-9386
Fax: 732-235-7088
Prenatal Genetics -
Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical Group
Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Section of Reproductive Genetics
125 Paterson Street, New Brunswick, NJ 008901
Other locations:
Brunswick Hills OBGYN
Cranbury Road
East Brunswick, NJ
732-257-0499 for appointments
Somerset Medical Center
110 Rehill Avenue
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-243-8651 for appointments
Eric B. Chandler Health Center
New Brunswick, NJ (732-235-6700)
GENETIC COUNSELORS:
Elena Ashkinadze, M.S. LGC
Supervisor, Reproductive Genetics
Genetic Counselor
Molly Ciarlariello, M.S., LGC
Assistant Supervisor
Genetic Counselor
Laurie Simone, M.S, LGC
Genetic Counselor
Pranali Shingala, M.S., LGC
Genetic Counselor
Shama Khan, M.S. LGC
Manager for Perinatal Research
Genetic Counselor
Services:
Prenatal/Preconception genetic counseling
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis
Pregnancy loss evaluation service
Adult and Pediatric genetic evaluation and counseling
First trimester screening
Genetic sonography
Chorionic villus sampling, amniocentesis, PUBS procedures
Support Group:
F.A.T.E. (Feelings After the Termination Experience) is a support group for individuals or couples who have ended a pregnancy due to a fetal abnormality. The group meets on Wednesday nights at Overlook Hospital in Summit, New Jersey. Contact for more information: Christina Botti (732) 235-9386, christina.botti@rutgers.edu.
Updated: November 2019
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
Hereditary Risk Assessment Program
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
LIFE Center
Genetic Counseling and Risk Assessment
195 Little Albany St, New Brunswick, NJ 08903
732-235-7110
http://cinj.org/GeneticCounseling
Other locations:
Steeplechase Cancer Center, Somerville, NJ
Cancer Institute of New Jersey at Hamilton, Hamilton, NJ
University Medical Center at Princeton Breast Health Center, East Windsor, NJ
Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ
Sherry Grumet, M.A., M.S., LGC
Genetic Counselor
Program Director of the LIFE Center
Sandra D'Elia, M.S., LGC
Genetic Counselor
Sarah Nashed, M.S., LGC
Genetic Counselor
Brianna McDaniels, M.S., LGC
Genetic Counselor
Updated: November 2019
Capital Health
Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell
One Capital Way
Pennington, NJ 08534
Capital Health System's Mercer Campus is the Regional Perinatal Center
serving the Central New Jersey and Bucks County, Pennsylvania area.
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Offices at Hopewell Campus
Appointments: 609-537-7252
Services:
Preconception and Prenatal Genetic Counseling
Preconception and Prenatal Perinatal Consultation
First Trimester Screening for Down syndrome
Instant Result First Trimester Screening
MaterniT21 Plus
Chorionic Villus Sampling
Amniocentesis
Fetal Echocardiogram
Complete Prenatal Ultrasound Services
Support Group for individuals who have interrupted a pregnancy due to birth defects or a genetic diagnosis
Board Certified Perinatologist / Board Certified Geneticist:
Patrice M.L. Trauffer, M.D.
Board Certified Perinatologist:
Iraj Forouzan, M.D.
Board Certified Genetic Counselors:
Phone: 609-303-4026
Carol Z. Pittore, M.S., C.G.C.
E-mail: cpittore@capitalhealth.org
Dee Lewis, M.A., C.G.C.
E-mail: dslewis@capitalhealth.org
Support Group:
Time for Healing Support Group
Group for couples who have interrupted a pregnancy due to birth defects
609-303-4026
Cancer Genetics Risk Assessment
The Regional Cancer Center at Capital Health coordinated with Mercer Bucks Hematology Oncology
2Two Capital Way, Suite 220
Pennington, NJ 08534
Appointments: 609-537-7043
Services:
Risk Assessment for Inherited Cancer Syndromes
Genetic Testing
Recommendations for High Risk Cancer Screening
Access to Research Protocols
Board Certified Genetic Counselors:
Phone: 609-537-7043
Carol Z. Pittore, M.S., C.G.C.
E-mail: cpittore@capitalhealth.org
Dee Lewis, M.A., C.G.C.
E-mail: dslewis@capitalhealth.org
Nurse Coordinator for Genetics and Director of Oncology Services:
Rona Remstein, RN, BS, BSN
E-mail: rhremstein@capitalhealth.org
Updated: September 2013
Meridian Health Systems
1945 Route 33
Neptune, NJ 07753
Sites:
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital
Ocean Medical Center
Riverview Medical Center
Southern Ocean Medical Center
Bayshore Community Hospital
Meridian Partner Companies
Services / Genetic Counselors:
Cancer Genetic Counseling
Cancer services are available at Riverview Medical Center, Ocean Medical Center and Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Angela Musial Fay, MS, CGC
Cancer Genetic Coordinator
Hereditary Cancer Risk Program
Tel: 732-776-4336
Fax: 732-776-4417
Pgr: 732-785-6321
E-mail: AFay@meridianhealth.com
Jayne A. Murphy, MS., CGC
Cancer Genetic Coordinator
Hereditary Cancer Risk Program
Tel: 732-450-2663
Fax: 732-224-3900
Pager: 732-663-4821
E-mail: jamurphy@meridianhealth.com
Prenatal Genetic Counseling
Prenatal services are available at Jersey Shore Medical Center and Riverview Medical Center
Updated: May 2015
Community Medical Center
Cancer Risk Evaluation Program
99 Highway 37 West
Toms River, NJ 08755
Phone: (732) 557-2154
Fax: (732) 557-3922
Services:
Cancer genetic counseling and genetic testing
Updated: July 2015