Cancer Genetic Services
Resource to find local cancer genetics experts.
Finding a cancer genetics specialist
Genetic counselors, clinical geneticists and nurse specialists in genetics may be available in your institution, or you may need to contact someone elsewhere. You can find genetics specialists through:
- National Society of Genetic Counselors Directory
- American Board of Medical Genetics Directory
- International Society of Nurses in Genetics
It can sometimes be challenging to find a genetics expert locally. There are some opportunities available for telecounseling through academic institutions and private businesses. In some cases, insurance companies will pay for these services.
Maine Genetics Professionals
Androscoggin County
Central Maine Medical Center (Lewiston, ME)
The Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center provides assessment for individuals and families at risk for a variety of hereditary cancer syndromes.
12 High Street, Lewiston, ME
Phone: (207) 795-2935 | Fax: (207) 795-2319
- Services offered: comprehensive cancer risk assessment, evaluation and genetic counseling
- Cancer indications and syndromes seen: all
- Staffing: board-certified genetic counselors from Massachusetts General Hospital meeting either via telemedicine or in person
- Access to high-risk services: refer and coordinate within and outside of hospital system as necessary
Cumberland County
Cancer Risk & Prevention Clinic Maine Medical Center (Scarborough, ME)
The Cancer Risk and Prevention Clinic provides a family history evaluation and genetic risk assessment for individuals and families primarily in Maine and parts of New Hampshire.
100 Campus Drive, Suite 121, Scarborough, ME 04074
Phone: (207) 396-7788 | Fax: (207) 396-8500
- Services offered: comprehensive cancer risk assessment, evaluation and genetic counseling
- Cancer indications and syndromes seen: all
- Staffing: board-certified genetic counselor, medical oncologist with expertise in cancer genetics. Other providers include two additional genetic counselors and a surgeon with interest in cancer genetics
- Access to high-risk services: refer and coordinate within hospital system as necessary
- Other: Staffs MaineGeneral Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital telegenetics clinics. See below for additional information.
Mercy Hospital Oncology-Hematology Center (Portland, ME)
Mercy Hospital Oncology-Hematology Center provides assessment for individuals and families at risk for a variety of hereditary cancer syndromes.
195 Fore River Parkway, Suite 360, Portland, ME 04102
Phone: (207) 553-6868 | Fax: (207) 553-6899
- Services offered: comprehensive cancer risk assessment, evaluation and genetic counseling
- Cancer indications and syndromes seen: all
New England Cancer Specialists(Scarborough, Brunswick, and Kennebunk, ME)
Cancer genetic counseling and risk assessment available through the private medical group New England Cancer Specialists.
100 Campus Drive, Suite 108, Scarborough, ME
Phone: (207) 396-7926 | Fax: (207) 396-7610
81 Medical Center Drive, Suite 1300G, Brunswick, ME 04011
Phone: (207) 729-1148 | Fax: (207) 729-2789
- Services offered: comprehensive cancer risk assessment, evaluation and genetic counseling
- Cancer indications and syndromes seen: all
- Staffing: board-certified genetic counselor
- Access to high-risk services: refer and coordinate within and outside of hospital system as necessary
- Other: Genetic counseling services at the Scarborough location are available only to patients of the New England Cancer Specialists medical group. Genetic counseling services at the other locations are available to any patient.
Kennebec County
Telegenetics at MaineGeneral Medical Center (Augusta, ME)
MaineGeneral Medical Center offers telegenetic services videoconferencing with Maine Medical Center’s cancer genetic specialists.
361 Old Belgrade Road, Augusta, ME 04330
- Services offered: comprehensive cancer risk assessment, evaluation, and genetic counseling
- Cancer indications and syndromes seen: all
- Staffing: videoconferencing with a genetic counselor and medical oncologist with expertise in cancer genetics
- Access to high-risk services: refer and coordinate within and outside of hospital system as necessary
- Referrals and scheduling can occur within the MaineGeneral Medical Center system or by calling Maine Medical Center at (207) 396-8500
- Other: Offering three clinics per month
Penobscot County
Eastern Maine Medical Center – Cancer Risk Counseling Clinic (Bangor, ME)
The Cancer Risk Counseling Clinic provides assessment for individuals and families at risk for a variety of hereditary cancer syndromes.
Lafayette Family Cancer Center, 33 Whiting Hill Road, Brewer, ME 04412
Phone: (207) 973-7476 for referrals and questions | Fax: (207) 973-5822
- Services offered: comprehensive cancer risk assessment, evaluation and genetic counseling
- Cancer indications and syndromes seen: all
- Staffing: board-certified medical geneticist, board-certified genetic counselors from Dana Farber Cancer Institute via telemedicine
- Access to high-risk services: refer and coordinate within and outside of hospital system as necessary
York County
Southern Maine Health Care Cancer Care and Blood Disorders (Biddeford and Sanford, ME)
The SMHC Cancer Care and Blood Disorders provides a family history evaluation and genetic risk assessment for individuals at risk for a variety of hereditary cancer syndromes.
26 West Cole Road, Suite 102, Biddeford, ME 04005
Phone: (207) 294-5800 | Fax: (207) 294-5801
27 Industrial Ave, Sanford, ME 04073
Phone: (207) 459-1666 | Fax: (207) 459-1667
- Services offered: comprehensive cancer risk assessment, evaluation and genetic counseling
- Cancer indications and syndromes seen: all
- Staffing: board-certified genetic counselor, two medical oncologists
- Access to high-risk services: refer and coordinate within hospital system as necessary
New England Cancer Specialists (Scarborough, Brunswick, and Kennebunk, ME)
Cancer genetic counseling and risk assessment available through the private medical group New England Cancer Specialists.
2 Independence Dr., Kennebunk, ME 04043
Phone (207) 985-0008 | Fax: (207) 985-9820
- Services offered: comprehensive cancer risk assessment, evaluation and genetic counseling
- Cancer indications and syndromes seen: all
- Staffing: board-certified genetic counselor
- Access to high-risk services: refer and coordinate within and outside of hospital system as necessary
Waldo County
Telegenetics at Waldo County General Hospital (Belfast, ME)
Waldo County General Hospital offers telegenetic services videoconferencing with Maine Medical Center’s cancer genetic specialists.
- Services offered: comprehensive cancer risk assessment, evaluation, and genetic counseling
- Cancer indications and syndromes seen: all
- Staffing: nurse facilitates evaluation in-person; videoconferencing with a genetic counselor and medical oncologist with expertise in cancer genetics
- Access to high-risk services: refer and coordinate within and outside of hospital system as necessary Referrals and scheduling can occur within the Waldo County General Hospital system or by calling Maine Medical Center at (207) 396-8500
- Other: Offering one clinic per month
Screening Programs
Information about Maine screening programs for breast, cervical and colon cancer can be found at www.screenmaine.org.
- Maine CDC Breast and Cervical Health Program (MBCHP)
MBCHP provides provide breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnosis services to underserved women. The program pays for an office visit to screen for breast or cervical cancer and screening mammograms at participating locations. It also covers limited diagnostic or follow-up services for qualifying patients.
- Maine CDC Colorectal Cancer Control Program This program provides no-cost screening services for Mainers who do not have health insurance or who have health insurance that does not pay for colonoscopies and meet certain requirements.
Connecticut Genetics Professionals
Bennett Cancer Center (Stamford, CT)
Stamford Hospital
30 Shelburne Road
Stamford, CT 06902
Phone: (203) 276‐7693
Fax: (203) 276-7906
Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute (multiple locations)
Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center at Hartford Hospital (Hartford, CT)
80 Seymour Street
Hartford, CT 06102
Phone: (860) 972-6000
Fax: (860) 545-1118
The Hospital of Central Connecticut (New Britain, CT)
183 North Mountain Road
New Britain, CT 06053
Phone: (860) 972-6000
Fax: (860)545-1118
Midstate Medical Center (Meriden, CT)
435 Lewis Avenue
Meriden, CT 06451
Phone: (860) 972-6000
Fax: (860) 545-1118
Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center (Middletown, CT)
540 Saybrook Rd., Ste 280
Middletown, CT 06457
Phone: (860) 358-2082
Fax: (860) 358-2074
Smilow Cancer Genetics and Prevention Program (multiple locations)
Saint Raphael campus (New Haven, CT)
330 Orchard St, Suite 107
New Haven, CT, US 06511
Phone: (203) 200-4362
Fax: (203) 200-1362
Greenwich Hospital (Greenwich, CT)
77 Lafayette Place, Cohen Pavilion
Greenwich, CT 06830
Phone: (203) 200-4362
Fax: (203) 200-1362
Lawrence & Memorial Cancer Center (Waterford, CT)
230 Waterford Parkway South
Waterford, CT 06385
Phone: (203) 200-4362
Fax: (203) 200-1362
Norma F. Pfriem Cancer Institute (Trumbull, CT)
5520 Park Avenue
Trumbull, CT 06611
Phone: (203) 200-4362
Fax: (203) 200-1362
Saint Francis Hospital (Hartford, CT)
94 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105
Phone: (860) 714-4679
Fax: (860) 714-8892
Smilow Cancer Care at Fairfield (Fairfield, CT)
111 Beach Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
Phone: (203) 200-4362
Fax: (203) 200-1362
University of Connecticut Hereditary Cancer Program (Farmington, CT)
UConn Health, Division of Human Genetics
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030-7120
Phone: (860) 679-1440
Fax: (860) 679-0143
Western Connecticut Health Network (multiple locations)
Danbury Hospital (Danbury, CT)
24 Hospital Avenue
Danbury, CT 06810
Phone: (203) 739-4958
New Milford Hospital (New Milford, CT)
21 Elm Street
New Milford, CT 06776
Phone: (203) 852-2300
Whittingham Cancer Center (Norwalk, CT)
Norwalk Hospital
34 Maple Street
Norwalk, CT 06856
Phone: (203) 852-2300 (breast)
Phone: (203) 852‐2148 (others)
Fax: (203) 852-3109
Western NY Genetics Professionals
General Physicians Breast Care Clinic
Multiple locations
(716) 884-3000
Western New York Blood Care
1010 Main Street
Suite 300
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 896-2470
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Clinical Genetic Services
665 Elm Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 845-4493
Windsong Health Medical Alliance
55 Spindrift Drive
Suite 220
Williamsville, NY 14221
716-626-6300
General Physicians Breast Care Clinic
Multiple locations
(716) 884-3000
Western New York Blood Care
1010 Main Street
Suite 300
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 896-2470
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Clinical Genetic Services
665 Elm Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 845-4493
Windsong Health Medical Alliance
55 Spindrift Drive
Suite 220
Williamsville, NY 14221
716-626-6300