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With five years of dedicated service at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi, I had the privilege of serving as India's First Genetic Counselor, contributing to the establishment of comprehensive genetic services — from patient counseling and clinical genetics to developing both wet-laboratory and genomic bioinformatics (dry-laboratory) workflows in collaboration with Clinical Geneticists.
Board Certified — Reg. No. BGC 2022-178, India's official genetic counseling certification.
Deep expertise in clinical genetics, prenatal, cancer, neurogenetics and rare disease counseling.
Flexible video and tele-counselling — expert genetic guidance from anywhere in India.
Over 6,500 patients counselled and 3,000+ genomic reports interpreted with precision.
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Comprehensive genetic counseling and genomic analysis — tailored to your clinical needs with accuracy and compassion.
Lakshita Thakore is a Consultant Geneticist and Board Certified Genetic Counselor (BGCI Reg. BGC 2022-178) with 7+ years of experience in clinical genetics, genomic diagnostics, and precision medicine. Currently pursuing a PhD, she holds an MSc in Biotechnology, a PGD in Genetic Counselling, and a Diploma in Genome Analysis. She serves as Head of Genomics at Navigene Genetic Science Pvt. Ltd. and is associated with HCG Cancer Hospital, Wings Nova IVF, Genexplore, and Pairend NGS Cloud.
Expert genetic counseling across leading healthcare institutions in India.
Our latest publication documents a novel WAC gene variant in the first reported case of DeSanto-Shinawi Syndrome in India — PMCID: PMC12065696 — a landmark case in rare disease diagnosis.
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Read MoreSpecialized genetic counseling combining clinical excellence with compassionate, patient-centred care.
Comprehensive counseling for expecting parents — NIPT, amniocentesis, CVS, chromosomal analysis, and carrier screening with compassionate guidance.
Read MorePre-pregnancy genetic counseling for couples planning a family — reproductive risk assessment, genetic history review, and personalized family planning guidance.
Read MoreIdentification of recessive gene variants — autosomal and X-linked conditions, spinal muscular atrophy, cystic fibrosis, and thalassemia carrier status.
Read MorePGT counseling for IVF couples — chromosomal abnormalities, single-gene disorders, and informed guidance on embryo selection and reproductive options.
Read MorePre-marriage carrier and hereditary risk assessment — thalassemia, sickle cell disease, autosomal recessive conditions, and informed reproductive planning.
Read MoreHereditary cancer risk assessment for BRCA1/2, Lynch Syndrome, FAP, and other inherited syndromes — with evidence-based surveillance and prevention plans.
Read MoreWhole Exome and Genome Sequencing variant analysis per ACMG/AMP guidelines — BAM/VCF review, second-opinion reports, and actionable clinical recommendations.
Read MoreRaw NGS data pipeline — FastQ to VCF, somatic and germline variant calling, CNV analysis, and bioinformatics support for clinical and research labs.
Read MoreExpert counseling for hereditary neurological conditions — Huntington's disease, FRDA, mitochondrial disorders, and complex neurodevelopmental syndromes.
Read MoreGenetic evaluation for ASD — chromosomal microarray, WES, gene panel interpretation, and family counseling to understand the genetic basis of autism.
Read MoreGenetic evaluation and counseling for children — developmental delay, dysmorphology, metabolic disorders, and rare pediatric genetic conditions.
Read MoreGenetic risk assessment for adults — hereditary conditions, predictive testing, pharmacogenomics, and personalized surveillance and management planning.
Read MorePsychological support for families navigating pediatric genetic diagnoses — behavioral counseling, coping strategies, and emotional guidance for parents and children.
Read MoreInformed consent, test selection, and pre-testing expectations — ensuring patients understand their options and implications before genetic or genomic testing begins.
Read MoreResult interpretation, variant explanation, and next-step guidance — clear communication of genetic findings and a tailored action plan after testing is complete.
Read MoreComprehensive pedigree analysis to identify hereditary risk across generations — targeted family testing recommendations and cascade screening strategies.
Read MoreDiagnostic odyssey resolution — variant re-analysis, phenotype-genotype correlation, and rare disease counseling with international collaboration support.
Read MoreGenetic counseling expertise spanning all major clinical specialties.
Peer-reviewed research spanning rare diseases, genomics, and precision medicine — 8 publications in national and international journals.
Everything you need to know about genetic counseling in Ahmedabad and across India.