Center for Clinical Genetics
and Genomics

Position
- Senior Genetic Counselor
Division of Medical Genetics
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Education
- MS from Arcadia University
2011 – Glenside, Pennsylvania, United States - BS from Pennsylvania State University
2008 – State College, Pennsylvania, United States
Certifications
- Certified Genetic Counselor
- American Board of Genetic Counseling
- Pennsylvania Licensed Genetic Counselor
Professional Interests
- Pediatric and Adult genetic counseling
- Undiagnosed Rare diseases
- Exome and genomic sequencing
- Cardiac Genetics
Professional Statement
As a certified genetic counselor with the division of medical genetics at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, I am committed to providing a high level of patient care and assistance. This includes offering support, knowledge, and expertise in rare genetic conditions to the families that we meet with each and every day in our outpatient clinic. With widespread experience working with our many adult and pediatric patients and their families, I help as they navigate the healthcare field and learn about their family member’s medical concerns and diagnosis. I have a strong interest in cardiac genetics, chromosomal disorders, exome and genomic sequencing, integration of genetic counseling into the healthcare setting, and working with patients with rare undiagnosed genetic conditions. I served our department as the inpatient coordinator, working as a
My strong interests include cardiac genetics, chromosomal disorders, exome and genomic sequencing, integration of genetic counseling into the healthcare setting, and working with patients with rare undiagnosed genetic conditions. I served our department as the inpatient coordinator, working as a liaison to other departments at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with rare genetic disorders.
Memberships
- National Society of Genetic Counselors
- Pennsylvania Association of Genetic Counselors
- Alpha Epsilon Lamda
Contact
Jessica.Hartman@chp.edu | |
412-692-5070 | |
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC 4401 Penn Avenue, Suite 1200 Pittsburgh, PA 15224 |
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