Why is my child referred to a dysmorphologist or clinical geneticist?
There are many reasons your doctor my have referred you to this specialty. Sometimes an individual is referred because of several problems, with the hope that the physician can make a specific diagnosis that explains those problems. Sometimes the individual being evaluated already has a specific diagnosis, and the purpose of the appointment is to convey information regarding the condition and provide genetic counseling to family members. Sometimes an individual is referred so the specialist can help direct the management of a specific birth defect (such as cleft lip and palate).
