Service/Procedure Summary

Individuals seeking genetic services may have a personal and/or family history of a genetic condition. They may also be concerned that a condition in their family has a genetic cause, which could impact their health or the health of future generations. Maritime Medical Genetics Service serves patients of all ages from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Members of our team include medical geneticists, genetic counsellors, metabolic nurses, a dietician, social worker and administrative support.

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Wait Times

90%

Community Facility Type Wait Timesort descending
Halifax
IWK Health Centre
Prenatal
8 days
Halifax
IWK Health Centre
Metabolic
405 days
Halifax
IWK Health Centre
Pediatric
610 days
Halifax
IWK Health Centre
General
689 days
Halifax
IWK Health Centre
Cancer
905 days

50%

Community Facility Type Wait Timesort descending
Halifax
IWK Health Centre
Prenatal
3 days
Halifax
IWK Health Centre
Metabolic
33 days
Halifax
IWK Health Centre
General
175 days
Halifax
IWK Health Centre
Pediatric
229 days
Halifax
IWK Health Centre
Cancer
258 days

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