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Pediatric Genetic Evaluation, Testing, and Genetic Counseling

Pediatric genetic testing and genetic counseling for the children of Southwest Florida

4.9 out of 5 stars (40 ratings, 13 comments)

Genetics & Inherited Disorders

Pediatric genetic diseases can affect children of all ages, from babies found to have a genetic diagnosis through newborn screening, to young adults that show signs and symptoms for the first time. Our specialty practice offers comprehensive medical management for patients with a genetic disorder, birth defect or family history of risk for a genetic disease. 

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Genetic Evaluation and Counseling

Our specialized team is skilled in providing care for a large variety of genetic disorders. Examples of common disorders we manage include 

  • Down syndrome
  • Chromosome abnormalities
  • Neurofibromatosis
  • Fragile X syndrome
  • Developmental delay/intellectual disability
  • Autism spectrum disorders
  • Birth defects
  • Neuromuscular disorders
  • Seizures and Epilepsy
  • Prenatal drug or alcohol exposure
  • Family history of a genetic condition
  • Hemihypertrophy
  • Beckwith Wiedemann syndrome
  • Russell-Silver syndrome
  • Microcephaly syndromes
  • Intrauterine growth restriction
  • Failure to thrive
  • Skeletal dysplasias

Meet Our Pediatric Genetic Specialist

Pediatric Cleft and Craniofacial Clinic

Our pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgeons treat infants and children with a very wide range of conditions with the help of our multidisciplinary cleft and craniofacial team. Learn more here about our cleft and craniofacial clinic. 

Convenience at your Fingertips

Lee Health offers patients a secure, online way to access their medical records. Anywhere, anytime you can count on Lee Health's MyChart. MyChart should never be used for urgent/emergent medical matters. Messages sent through MyChart® are monitored during business hours only. Message your physician here and get access to your child's genetic records.

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    Pediatric Genetic Evaluation

    Pediatric genetic testing and genetic counseling services are available to children of all age ranges. Learn more here about what to expect during these evaluations at Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida. .

Ratings and Reviews

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions.

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  • 4.8out of 5 stars

    Explained Things Clearly

  • 4.9out of 5 stars

    Involved in Care Decisions

  • 4.9out of 5 stars

    Spent Enough Time

  • 4.9out of 5 stars

    Listened Carefully

  • 4.9out of 5 stars

    Showed Courtesy & Respect

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    Likelihood to Recommend

4.9 out of 5 (40 ratings, 13 comments)

  • May 1, 2025

    The care was great. Dr innis was a very good. Listener. He was patient and kind. He explained things in a way I was able to understand. He even used to help with understanding what he was explaining

  • Apr 14, 2025

    Dr. Innis is knowledgeable, professional and compassionate. We are very happy to have him as a member of our sons care team!

  • Apr 2, 2025

    Mara the medical assistant was just so sweet and Dr. INNIS IS absolutely amazing and extremely friendly. My son loves coming here

  • Feb 19, 2025

    Mara She was absolutely amazing! Very patient and very kind with all our family!

  • Feb 11, 2025

    Dr Innis and his nurse were outstanding as always. The level of care and support they provide is unmatched.

  • Jan 7, 2025

    Doctor Innis is amazing! Bed side manner, listening to my concerns and explaining things are exceptional. I had many questions my last visits and he always did his diligence to get the answer if he did not know the answer off hand. Would recommend to my locals .

  • Dec 18, 2024

    thanks to Dr. Innis i am able to care for my child the right and positive way. Dr. Innis is a very knowledgeable and caring doctor. Talking to him about my child's condition gives me so much hope and faith. Thanks Dr. Innis

  • Dec 4, 2024

    I would highly recommend dr. Innis to anyone in need of genetic information. He is excellent with the patient at hand and extremely knowledgeable about any information regarding genetics. He is friendly, courteous, patient, understanding, and above all absolut ely amazing with the patient. He explains difficult information in a manner that is easier to understand and comprehend and answers any questions asked efficiently. Thank you dr. Innis for doing what you do!

  • Aug 21, 2024

    Dr. Innis and his staff were wonderful and Dr.Innis is very dedicated to his work along with the quality of care his patients have.

  • Jul 3, 2024

    Both Mara and Dr Innis were wonderful to us.

  • Jun 26, 2024

    Everyone we encountered was so nice. The nurse explained that there was a student in the room as well instead of leaving us wondering who she was. We were introduced to everyone involved in our appointment. That’s a very nice touch.

  • Jun 25, 2024

    Dr. Innis and his team did a great job all around, very happy with the way the appointment went.

  • Jun 4, 2024

    He's a wonderful a very nice individual and very caring and he makes sure you truly understand everything he took his time I didn't feel like he was rushing me threw the process I'd recommend him to everyone he is a amazing person

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