Compare 1 genetic counselors in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Fort Lauderdale sits in the shadow of Miami's medical establishment to the south, but it has quietly built its own identity. Broward Health's public system handles the volume, while Holy Cross's Cleveland Clinic affiliation has brought specialty depth that did not exist here a decade ago.
Fort Lauderdale has 1 genetic counselors. The most common credential is MS (100%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
Healthcare clusters along three east-west corridors: the downtown/Las Olas strip near Broward Health Medical Center, the Commercial Boulevard corridor near Holy Cross Health, and the Cypress Creek area in the north. I-95 and the Florida Turnpike connect neighborhoods to hospitals, but rush-hour traffic on US-1 and Broward Boulevard can double travel times.
Providers practice throughout Fort Lauderdale. Las Olas is fort Lauderdale's signature boulevard, with specialty and concierge practices clustered between downtown and the beach. Victoria Park is a central residential neighborhood near Broward Health Medical Center with established family practices. Wilton Manors is known as a welcoming LGBTQ+ community with affirming primary care and mental health providers. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is a small beach town north of Fort Lauderdale with walk-in clinics and proximity to Holy Cross Health.
Nearby hospitals include Broward Health Medical Center, Holy Cross Health (a Cleveland Clinic hospital), and Fort Lauderdale Hospital (behavioral health). Local training programs run through Nova Southeastern University and Florida Atlantic University (nearby Boca Raton campus). Broward Health is one of the ten largest public health systems in the United States, operating multiple hospitals and dozens of outpatient centers across Broward County.
A session lasts 30 to 60 minutes. The counselor will draw and analyze your family health history (pedigree), explain the genetic basis of the condition in question, discuss the benefits, limitations, and risks of genetic testing, and help you decide whether testing is right for you. If you have already been tested, the counselor will explain the results in plain language and discuss what they mean for you and your family. Genetic counselors provide emotional support and connect you with resources. They do not pressure you toward any particular decision about testing or treatment.
See a genetic counselor if you are pregnant and want to understand prenatal screening or diagnostic test options, have a family history of cancer (especially breast, ovarian, or colon cancer diagnosed young or in multiple relatives), have a child with a developmental delay or birth defect, are planning a pregnancy and want to understand carrier screening (especially if you and your partner share ancestry from a group with higher rates of certain conditions), received an unexpected result on a direct-to-consumer genetic test, or have a family history of a known genetic condition and want to understand your risk.
Genetic counseling session: $100-400 (often covered by insurance) · Genetic testing: $250-2,000+ (usually covered when medically indicated) · With insurance copay: $20-75 · Direct-to-consumer test: $100-300 (not covered)
Fort Lauderdale, FL has 1 licensed genetic counselors. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of genetic counselors in Fort Lauderdale, FL are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
A genetic counseling session costs $100 to $400 (often covered by insurance). Genetic testing costs $250 to $2,000+ (usually covered when medically indicated). With insurance copay: $20 to $75. Actual costs in Fort Lauderdale, FL depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Many genetic testing labs offer reduced self-pay pricing ($250 or less) if insurance denies coverage. The genetic counselor will help with pre-authorization and can advise on the most cost-effective testing approach. GINA protects against health insurance discrimination based on genetic results.
Fort Lauderdale's healthcare market is split between the Broward Health public system and private providers affiliated with Cleveland Clinic (Holy Cross), Baptist Health, and Memorial Healthcare System to the south. Most residents in the city proper use Broward Health or Holy Cross, while those in western suburbs often connect to Memorial or Cleveland Clinic Weston.
Some genetic counselors in Fort Lauderdale, FL accept Florida Medicaid, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers genetic counseling and testing for prenatal and cancer indications in most states. Coverage varies for other indications. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Florida Medicaid participation before scheduling.
Most people see a genetic counselor one to three times. A typical encounter involves one pre-test session and one results disclosure session. Cancer risk patients may have periodic follow-ups. Prenatal patients may have one session per pregnancy. With 1 genetic counselors in Fort Lauderdale, FL, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
Genetic Counselors in the area may have trained at University of Florida College of Medicine, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, and University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. Graduates of local programs often stay in the area to practice.
Holy Cross Health became part of Cleveland Clinic in 2021. The biggest changes are expanded cardiology, neurology, and surgical programs, plus access to Cleveland Clinic's physician network for complex referrals. Day-to-day operations and locations have remained largely the same.
Yes. Many practices in Fort Lauderdale are accustomed to snowbird patients who visit October through April. Urgent care centers along US-1 and Federal Highway accept most out-of-state insurance. For ongoing care, ask your provider about telehealth follow-ups when you return home.
Genetic counseling sessions are covered by most insurance plans when medically indicated. Medicare covers genetic counseling for hereditary cancer syndromes and prenatal indications. Medicaid coverage varies by state. Genetic testing is covered when ordered based on medical necessity criteria (family history, clinical findings). Pre-authorization is often required for both the counseling visit and the test. If insurance denies coverage for testing, many labs offer reduced self-pay rates or financial assistance programs. The genetic counselor can help navigate coverage and appeals.